Award-winning Tongan hair and makeup artist's fast rise to popularity
"I came across a hair mannequin. I saw it and was like: 'Oh this looks like fun’."
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New book inspired by Tonga's royal history and a mother's bravery
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Māngere residents urged to check alarms after fourth property fire in three weeks
"This is just tragic stuff, especially coming up to the festive season."
Dancer's message for disabled community: ‘The world is waiting for your greatness’
"To me, I am Samoan-Tongan first before any impairment I have."
Mana Moana swansong for outgoing Arts Minister
Carmel Sepuloni's last event as Arts Minster at the Mana Moana concert.
Kiwi volunteers build new Salvation Army base in Tongan village in record time
Up to 15 volunteers from New Zealand travelled to Tonga for the project.
New app aims to keep Pacific languages alive
Users can learn Samoan, Tongan, Niuean, Tokelauan, Fijian, Rotuman and Cook Islands Māori.
‘I went from people reporting on me to reporting my own stories’
“Smash through these doors and build a new one for everyone," reporter Will Sangster says.
'I questioned whether it was acceptable to identify as Niuean'
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'When we touched down, we were in tears': Tongan church group stranded in Israel back in NZ
A Tongan-Kiwi church group stuck in Israel has finally made it back to Aotearoa.
Tongan-Kiwi Andre Fa'aoso aims to boost cultural knowledge at Yale
Andre Fa'aoso is settling into life at Yale and aims to grow Pacific culture on campus.
Tongan Government organises aircraft to evacuate Kiwi-Tongan church group
Kiwi-Tongan church members praise Tongan officials for helping get them out of Israel.
Tonga steps up to help Kiwi church group stuck in Israel
A total of 54 church members from New Zealand arrived in Israel days before the attack.
'I remember walking into WINZ...Are you Indira from NZ Idol?'
"I remember how humbling that road was for me."
Pasifika mothers, daughters, wives urged to get tested to help save lives
Around 180 people get cervical cancer in New Zealand and die from the disease each year.
Birds and the bees: 'Mum, I have something to tell you'
This week's episode deals with the birds and the bees talk when you are Pasifika.
Leimatu'a village captured in special documentaries
Villagers from Leimatu'a work hard to raise funds on their own to help their village.
Hamilton woman's traditional Tongan handicrafts in high demand overseas
Kasanita Katene is sharing how she makes Tongan necklaces to keep the tradition alive.
Family Faith Footy: Pasifika rugby story brings All Black great to tears
“She didn’t like seeing us get hurt.” Beegee reveals his mum rarely watched him play.
‘Test the waters’: Tongan sailor achieves unique career double
Lotulelei graduated from university, and days later completed ‘ruthless’ basic training
'I thought I was quite competent in the language - wrong'
Tongan-Kiwi journalist 'Alakihihifo Vailala uses her mother tongue to connect with others.
Artists from island kingdom exhibit works in NZ
Artists from the island kingdom of Tonga are exhibiting their works in Auckland.
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.
World’s first commercial kava drink maker spreading worldwide
Tongan entrepreneur aims to revolutionise the way kava is prepared and enjoyed.
Basketball: Manurewa brothers set to play ball in the US
Frank and William Passi have big dreams to one day play in the NBA.
Film Inky Pinky Ponky based on real life of trans actress Amanaki Prescott-Faletau
New Pacific-Kiwi film Inky Pinky Ponky features a love story with a difference.
Matthew Hooton: Dawn raids failure a new low
OPINION: First there was KiwiBuild, then the failure to stop dawn raids after an apology.
Watch: 'Its own level of pain' - Deputy PM on getting a Samoan tatau
After six hours, intricate patterns now cover her legs.
Deputy PM to get traditional Samoan tattoo - the malu
Carmel Sepuloni is about to undergo one of Samoa’s oldest traditions.
'I want people to not only hear, but feel the story behind each song'
Traditional Tongan music hits the stage in South Auckland this weekend.
Kiwi classical musicians to share knowledge with Tongan students
The NZ Symphony Orchestra is touring Tonga next week.
Identical triplets graduate with same degree from Victoria University
Identical triplets Max, Jackson and Cale Tu'inukuafe have graduated with the same degree.
‘Don’t be afraid to go outside the norm’: The man who can’t speak, but has plenty to say
Not being able to speak is no barrier to Will Sangster sharing his message.