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
TalanoaPolyfest 2023: Day 1 in PhotosThe Auckland Secondary Schools' ASB Polyfest kicked off yesterday, with groups taking to the Diversity Stage on Day 1 of competition.08 Mar 06:30 PM
TalanoaHonouring a Niuean mama's legacy to maintain culture and language in NZA Niuean matriarch who helped students to maintain their culture is being honoured today.21 Oct 07:30 PM
TalanoaSpeak up: 'A friend saw the sadness behind my eyes and asked how I was'A group of Pacific and Māori TikTok members have banded together to talk mental health.18 Oct 07:45 PM
TalanoaAnnie Crummer, Ben Makisi to head lineup for Kaitaia's first Pasifika FestivalCultural acts, food and clothing, among other things, to be on display at the festival.12 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaTalking all things fashion over a cup of kava: 'It's a facilitator of discussions'A unique event will see a panel of NZ fashion insiders discussing the industry over kava.10 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelI'm no Jerk: Jamie Oliver hires cultural appropriation advisorsEssex pasta or cultural appropriation?25 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'Koinei te wā' - the time to get vaccinated is nowThe Government has announced new measures to help boost Māori vaccination rates.21 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandAcademic swamped by support after caller's 'racist rant'Dr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath said public support has been "soothing" after racist voicemail.11 Jun 06:17 AM
New Zealand'Blatantly racist, filled with hate': 7-minute abusive message left on Pasifika academic's phoneDr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath, a Pacific lecturer at Auckland University, is calling out racism.10 Jun 05:33 PM
New ZealandMufti day renamed over cultural insensitivity concernsSchool spent months deliberating over the cultural connotations of the term "mufti".27 Mar 04:13 AM
OpinionMosque attacks: The hardest - and most important - thing we all need to doThe best defence against extremism will involve us all.09 Dec 01:50 AM
Kahu'It will take Pacific women 120 years to reach pay equity with Pākehā men'The Human Rights Commission has launched an inquiry into the Pasifika pay gap.06 Dec 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Covid-19 doesn't discriminate, and neither should we', Pasifika community toldCall for Pacific communities to support each other through Covid-19 stresses.21 Aug 08:04 PM
