Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Top paddlers prepare for Aito race in Tahiti

Te Aito is Tahitian for ‘warrior’ or ‘champion’ and in the world of outrigger canoe paddling the Te Aito event is recognised as the sport’s true test of individual skill, strength and character. Now, each year Aito events are held around the region and last month the Cook Islands hosted its fourth such race on

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The Queen’s Birthday honours list recognised three distinguished Pacific men

The Queen’s birthday New Zealand honours list recognised three Pacific men for their individual contribution to their respective communities. Emeritus professor, Albert Wendt receives the highest honour and becomes a member of the order of NZ or ONZ for his services to the country. Rugby great Tuifa’asisina Bryan Williams becomes a Companion of the New

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More community involvement required to prevent school fights in West Auckland

Former Kelston boy’s pupil Va’aiga Tuigamala says the West Auckland community needs to work more closely with schools and families to prevent school fights from happening. 15-year old Stephen Dudley died last Thursday when he was allegedly punched in the head after rugby training at Kelston boys’ in West Auckland.

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