Talanoa'It's about addressing a historical wrong' - Green Party MP Teanau TuionoThe bill to remove the Citizenship [Western Samoa] Act 1982 is up for its first reading.10 Apr 04:15 AM
TalanoaConstable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea PidginGerard Pambuai's children know when mum is serious - she starts speaking another language.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Kahu'It's eye-opening' - The Convert actress Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneSet in the 1800s, the film is still relevant to issues Aotearoa faces today, actress says.24 Mar 09:15 PM
TalanoaWatch: Kiwi student, 13, wows in Samoan speech competition"When you speak another language, it's powerful." - Bethsharon Mattocks, 13.22 Mar 10:55 PM
TalanoaPolyfest heats up as Pacific stages open for day threeCompetition is heating up as the Tongan, Samoan, Cook Island and Niuean stages open today.21 Mar 09:50 PM
Talanoa'There were huge gaps in our upbringings' - Gen 'IlolahiaThe Moanan is a podcast looking at the people of the Moana who grew up in Aotearoa.21 Mar 08:00 PM
Talanoa'Don’t be scared to try something new' - Marcellin College student Tomislav JurisichTomislav Jurisich, 17, has performed on the Tongan stage at Polyfest three times.21 Mar 12:45 AM
KahuSun comes out to play on first day of PolyfestDay 1 of this year's ASB Polyfest saw hundreds of students take to the stage.20 Mar 07:15 AM
TalanoaAuckland Secondary Schools' Polyfest celebrates 49 yearsMore than 8000 students from 239 Auckland high schools are performing this year.19 Mar 04:00 PM
TalanoaPasifika social media influencers star in new zombie movie"I feel like our humour is top tier and there’s just not enough of it online."14 Dec 04:00 PM
TalanoaWorkshop aims to re-educate Auckland traditional tattooistsTraditional tattooists are urged to keep up with local rules on health practices.05 Dec 08:50 PM
TalanoaNew app aims to keep Pacific languages aliveUsers can learn Samoan, Tongan, Niuean, Tokelauan, Fijian, Rotuman and Cook Islands Māori.31 Oct 12:25 AM
TalanoaKeeping Tokelauan language and culture alive: 'A collective responsibility'Tokelauan Language Week wraps up this year's Pacific language week series.26 Oct 02:00 AM
Talanoa'I questioned whether it was acceptable to identify as Niuean'What is it like to connect with a place you have never been to?21 Oct 07:30 AM
TalanoaA huge week of celebrations for FijiansFijians have a lot to celebrate this week, including culture, language and national pride.09 Oct 01:55 AM
Talanoa'That's the challenge for the old people...it's not easy to understand'More Tuvaluan speakers are needed to help the community understand health initiatives.06 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaLast minute White Sunday shopping in full swing among Samoan communityParents are out and about shopping for White Sunday, a special day celebrating children.05 Oct 03:00 AM
TalanoaArt exhibition shows off migrants' stories in a new wayPhotographer Abhi Chinniah's emotive images show a unique look at migrants living in NZ.03 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaGoogle backs more diversity in mainstream newsroomsEnsuring more indigenous voices are heard in journalism and story-telling.22 Sep 12:00 AM
TalanoaFijian teen Usaia Rhodes started learning te reo as a toddlerUsaia Rhodes, 14, has been in a full Māori immersion class since he was 2 years old.12 Sep 10:35 PM
Talanoa'I thought I was quite competent in the language - wrong'Tongan-Kiwi journalist 'Alakihihifo Vailala uses her mother tongue to connect with others.04 Sep 12:00 AM
TalanoaMālō e lelei - Tongan Language Week kicks offMālō e lelei - give Tongan a go this week.03 Sep 10:05 PM
TalanoaHey David Seymour, it's been a week and I'm still looking for the punchlineOPINION: 'The joke is as dry as the Sahara'.23 Aug 05:00 PM
TalanoaNew podcast delves into issues affecting young Pasifika living in NZMariner Fagaiava and Allyssa Verna-Pula host new podcast: Island Roots Auckland Ways.08 Aug 03:30 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after intimidating letters sent to Hindu temples around New ZealandLetters were sent to various addresses in Christchurch and Auckland.23 Jul 01:51 AM
TalanoaFilm Inky Pinky Ponky based on real life of trans actress Amanaki Prescott-FaletauNew Pacific-Kiwi film Inky Pinky Ponky features a love story with a difference.14 Jul 07:00 AM
TalanoaWhen a cousin pulled out, the tattooist needed someone to step inIt was meant to be a trip to watch her cousin getting a tattoo - then she pulled out.10 Jul 06:20 AM
TalanoaShining a light on a Pacific literary treasure and the connection to a famous authorWanda Ieremia-Allan still finds treasures while researching Samoa's oldest newspaper.20 Jun 04:40 AM
TalanoaPacific Budget package invests in language, education and job opportunitiesThe Pacific Budget package has a strong focus on maintaining Pacific languages.18 May 03:20 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why language is so profoundly important to meTaieri MP Ingrid Leary shares her love of language and a special connection to Rotuma.11 May 02:00 AM
TalanoaLearning Rotuman: 'The need to learn it is so intense for me'Lily Rose Atu, 19, is proud to be Rotuman and is working hard to learn the language.09 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Multicultural Festival marks ‘Race Relations Day’Tauranga’s multicultural community is preparing to showcase music, food and fashion.15 Mar 10:05 PM
TalanoaSunny skies forecast for last day of PolyfestThe venue is packed-out for the final day of the hugely successful Polyfest 2023.10 Mar 09:35 PM
TalanoaPolyfest has always been the spot, whether you're performing or notTime for Pacific Island goodness, kai and inspiration.09 Mar 05:45 PM
