Six years ago Filipo Sio was run over by a car and doctors told him he would never walk again. He decided he would and is back at his part time job. Last year the 75 year old wrote a book last year called “The Samoan Who Said Yes” hoping his story would inspire others […]
The Samoan who said Yes Read More »
Short Film Challenge with the theme of Sustainability — Entry is open up until 21 September
The Outlook for Someday Read More »
While the isolated islands of Tokelau struggle with a dwindling population some of its people are relocating back from New Zealand in a bid to help their nation The challenges they face are not easy but it’s about making a difference
TAGATA PASIFIKA: Rebuilding Tokelau Read More »
We meet Tongan man Sione Vaioleti who dreams of making a living out of his taro plantation in the far North
Growing Taro in Northland Read More »
A new DVD about Breast Cancer among Pacific women in Aotearoa.
Pasifika Breast Cancer DVD Read More »
Meet talented Cook Islands thespian Shea Kokaua. He’s into Shakespeare and won the chance to travel to the Globe Theatre in London.
Cook Islands Actor Shea Kokaua Read More »
According to Bilingual Leo Pacific Coalition researchers, they say unless Pacific languages become official New Zealand languages for countries such as Niue, Cook Islands and Tokelau their languages will be lost. The coalition was formed when the government stopped funding resources for bilingual education two years ago.
Will Pacific languages be made official languages of New Zealand? Read More »
We take a look at some of the Pasifika athletes going to the Olympics including Tonga’s first swimmer at the Olympics, ‘Amini Fonua.
TAGATA PASIFIKA: Update on our Pasifika Olympians Read More »
Tongan Ark is about ‘Atenisi Institute, a school that teaches Greek philosophy, Italian opera and Tongan culture. For 45 years, Futa Helu offered Pacific youth an alternative education but it hasn’t been without its struggles.
Doco film Tongan Ark will premiere at the NZ International Film Festival next month Read More »
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