Entertainment • SāmoaLEAO claims Silver Scroll with first pure Gagana Sāmoa winnerFrontman David Feauai-Afaese dedicates the groundbreaking APRA award to 3000 years of Pacific storytelling and ancestral music.Brooke FonotiWed, 21 Oct
ArtsJames Nokise: Using comedy to get people talking about politicsThe Pacific comedian and political commentator says laughter can help audiences engage with difficult issues but comedians must listen too.PMN NewsWed, 14 Oct
Entertainment • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands film Our Culture Matters wins masterclass award after POP48 triumphTeam BigEye’s six-minute film, Our Culture Matters, won the most online votes across the Pacific and beyond, earning the team a chance to build their skills with leading filmmakers.Lachlan EddieFri, 09 Oct
Election • Sāmoa • NiueHunkin-Tagaloa wants health shakeup with prevention at the centre The Porirua-based Labour candidate says her 20 years across primary care, community work and the arts have shaped her vision for healthier Pasifika.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 29 Sep
CommunityFrom Niuean language to frontline policing: Community leaders receive King’s honoursVai Kumitau and Inspector Neru Leifi have now formally received their honours from Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, recognising decades of service to Pacific communities.PMN NewsMon, 21 Sep
Pacific RegionThree hours’ sleep and a last-minute location swap: Inside a Pacific 48-hour film raceTwenty teams across four island nations had just two days to turn a shared set of creative rules into original short films.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 16 Sep
Pacific Region • TuvaluTuvalu’s first national arts festival stretches beyond the capitalRough seas have delayed outer island arrivals but the wait has opened up a longer cultural showcase ahead of the main Fakaapo celebrations.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 27 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingŌtāhuhu roller doors could become canvases for community storiesA community-led Ōtāhuhu arts project is seeking local board funding to bring local stories and creativity into the town centre.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 20 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingCouncil backs $1.38m investment in Māori artworks at future Te Waihorotiu StationAuckland Council says the investment will help connect commuters with the city's Māori identity while creating a lasting civic legacy.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 29 Jul
Arts‘Culture is who we are’: Pacific artist fears losing vital support over Creative NZ restructure A former Creative New Zealand Pacific Arts Committee member fears the agency reduces its workforce by almost a third.Khalia StrongTue, 21 Jul
