Talanoa - Voices of the Pacific
‘Surprise’ island nation targeted for US tariffs
An official says the country received no warning of the 10% tariff despite weekly contact.
Cocolicious: The iconic Auckland food stall that makes $30,000 in four days
Vai and Maka Vimahi started selling island food at the Polyfest to help their family.
Watch: People flee as Tonga hit by 7.0 earthquake, tsunami warnings lifted
An earthquake hit 79km south-southeast of Pangai overnight.
‘Why not me?’: Mum of seven pursues dream to retrain as mechanic
Māori and Pasifika student numbers at MIT and Unitec are rising.
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Moana Pasifika’s European captain on unique journey in Super Rugby
Savage, the only European player, finds performing the team's haka terrifying.
Excavating a historical waka found by father and son, and the story that goes with it
Over 450 pieces of the waka, including timber and sail, were found in the sand dunes.
How Polyfest shaped a generation of Māori and Pacific youth
In 2025, around 100,000 people are expected to attend the event.
‘Stitching together our communities’: Auckland’s Pasifika Festival in full swing
Event returns to Western Springs Park to celebrate the best of Pacific culture.
‘Rich man’s game’: Filipaina rules out Auckland mayoral bid
Filipaina urges more Māori and Pasifika involvement in local politics.
‘We have changed our family’s future forever’: An inspiring whānau journey to home ownership
They moved from renting where they paid $611 weekly for a rundown home.
Niu FM parts ways with under-fire radio personality after Destiny library protest
Concerns were raised about Bailey Palala's appearance at the protest.
Niu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride event
Concerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.
‘More questions than answers’: NZ MP on Cook Islands China controversy
Protesters opposed Brown’s China deal, citing lack of consultation.
Labour MP on cancer battle and the support getting her through
Lemauga Lydia Sosense says her outlook on life has changed dramatically.
Miss Pacific Islands pageant turmoil: Judges held, vote-rigging claims
Online threats escalated tensions, undermining the event's unity message.
Local board backs mural to honour Fa’anānā Efeso Collins
The mural will feature Fa’anānā’s portrait and his quote 'E le tu fa'amauga se tagata'
‘Reject discrimination’: Fiji Rugby sacks new director after controversial comments
Naulivou called same-sex relationships a 'problem' affecting the team's performance.