'I thought I was quite competent in the language - wrong'
Tongan-Kiwi journalist 'Alakihihifo Vailala uses her mother tongue to connect with others.
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Artists from island kingdom exhibit works in NZ
Artists from the island kingdom of Tonga are exhibiting their works in Auckland.
Samoan singer shares what it's like living with an incurable disease
“I have lupus. Lupus doesn’t have me", says Vania Lale Peteru-Bunyali, 39.
NZ Fashion Week: ‘Like coming home’ - Rotorua model returns to runway
'I love that the designer I’m walking for has got a good message'.
Exhibition pays homage to iconic ethnic social movements
Concepts alternate between photography, embroidery, illustration, and sculpture.
Island reggae with a mix of pop: 'Music is in our blood'
Solomon Islands musician Ray Masilobo is keeping the sounds of his home alive.
Coastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problems
Several marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.
Internship could create significant ‘societal change’
The creators say there is 'huge' potential for the 'Āhei Program'.
Rotorua rainbow community celebrates first pride festival
The festival is run by Rotorua Chamber of Pride.
Pacific early learning centre pleads for support amid autism challenges
Of the 20 enrolled children, up to eight may be on the autism spectrum.
‘You can take on the world’: League rep sets up youth mentorship
“I wanna let these kids know that you can take on the world, man.”
Dawn raids short film tackles one of NZ’s darkest periods
Short film shows the events from the raw perspective of those who had to hide.
Tongan tapa artist Tui Emma Gillies on climate change and new works
Artist Tui Emma Gillies grew up in a room covered in traditional Tongan tapa cloth.
Employers attitudes big barrier to disabled employment
"It’s just about being flexible, accommodating and willing."
From Rotorua to Harvard: Q&A with scholar set to chase his dreams in the US
'I’ve always dreamed of improving people’s lives'.
A call for more Pasifika women in sporting spaces - on and off field
"There aren't enough of us in the arena."
The beautiful game: Four types of football you may have never heard of
"It will also give us the motivation to come back and qualify next time"
Hayman Park playground a hit, but finding a parking spot an issue
Locals are asking how the park cost ratepayers millions but forgot to include parking.
Pasifika musicians recognised at Pacific Music Awards 2023
The winners of this year's Pacific Music Awards have been announced.
Rotorua food-growing course gives women skills to combat cost of living crisis
The initiative teaches traditional methods of fishing and growing food.
'Just give me three years': Victor J Sefo's promise to his parents
Victor J Sefo's unofficial Samoan anthem '685' wins big.
‘Be bold and courageous:’ Tongan teen heads to Yale
'It’s quite rare for someone of Pacific descent, to experience an Ivy League education'
'A real chance': Siblings take BMX skills to world stage
'I feel like I have a real chance'.
Rotorua's Cook Islands shop embraces language week celebrations
"I looked around and saw none of our food. It gave me the passion."
Northland disability advocate calls for quota in Government agencies
"By having our own ministry, we are no longer the poor relation of health."
Exhibition to celebrate the face and diversity of Rotorua men
The artist says her 100 Men Rotorua show will celebrate men in all of their capacities.
Basketball: Manurewa brothers set to play ball in the US
Frank and William Passi have big dreams to one day play in the NBA.
Traditional Cook Islands dance fitness classes keeping culture alive
Cook Islands Language Week's theme: Connect me to my homeland's traditions and culture.
Bay's largest Vanuatu Independence Day celebration this weekend
The 43rd independence celebration is happening on Sunday in Pāpāmoa.
Bench represents Rieko Ioane’s Kaikohe connection and All Black support
The popular All Black was able to give his hometown Kaikohe a special gift.
‘It’s a racial thing:’ Flat hunters rejected because of Indian cooking
"People treat me like s**t because I am Indian"
Locals have their say: Should the Tauranga to Auckland passenger train return?
An investigation suggested scoping studies for routes including Tauranga to Auckland.