Community‘Half a Century’: Tongan mother breaks barriers in historic pageant winMelevaisita Toutai was once told she was too old for pageantry. Now, the mother of five is the first Pacific woman crowned Mrs Universal World VIP NZ.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 28 May
EntertainmentMoses Lehā’uli’s ‘Timeless’ is a love letter to his wifeThe Tongan singer is challenging stereotypes and showing a new kind of Pacific masculinity.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 13 Mar
EntertainmentSāmoan stars in Aotearoa NZ: Donell Lewis and Kennyon Brown tour with DJ NoizThe Australian-based artists celebrate culture, connection, and community as they bring their music to Christchurch and Gisborne this January.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 17 Dec
Arts‘You can be both’: Proud Niuean championing new era for Pacific voices in national choirsSouth Aucklander William Kingi is breaking barriers in Aotearoa’s choral scene, creating space for Pacific languages, music, and culture.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 10 Dec
EntertainmentThree Houses Down ‘Turn Around’ love and life with new releaseSouth Auckland’s powerhouse reggae band conveys a message of solidarity, healing, and hope.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 03 Nov
Health‘Dementia is not the end’: A son’s heartfelt love letter to his motherSapini Unoi shares how he navigates caring for her, while encouraging families to normalise talanoa about caregiving.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 14 Oct
ArtsFrom adversity to ancestry: Pacific wayfinding through a neurodiverse lensSimone Kāho will spend three months at the University of Hawai‘i exploring ancestral navigation, precision, and her neurodiverse perspective.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 08 Oct
EntertainmentLou’ana channels love, healing, and disco in new single ‘Heartbeat’Through her forthcoming album, ‘Disco Witch’, the Sāmoan artist’s mission is to create joy and connection through music.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 30 Sep
SportsFrom lecture halls to Hawaiian waters: Auckland paddlers shine at world racesFor engineering students Viliami Manukia and Meilani Karika, competing at Hawai‘i’s Queen Liliʻuokalani Canoe Race was about ancestry, perseverance, and campus pride.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 26 Sep
Entertainment • TongaSiua Ikale’o: A Tongan talent’s rise to stardom in Chief of War seriesFrom humble beginnings to a standout role in Apple TV’s latest hit, the actor shares challenges of the industry while advocating for his Tongan culture.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 29 Aug
