Arts • Sāmoa‘Dear Uso’ set to spark hard but important talanoaSāmoan author Mani Malaeulu’s prequel to Tama Sāmoa releases next week, exploring themes of family, identity, and courage, drawn from Pacific experiences.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 14 Nov
Language & Culture • Sāmoa • TongaOhn Clothing continues to push the boundaries of conventional designJohn Tanuvasa, a designer of Tongan and Sāmoan descent, is a trailblazer in the fashion world, known for pushing the boundaries of conventional design.Susnation SetaThu, 17 Oct
Language & Culture • Niue‘There is a need and hunger for this’: Niue youth champion cultureTokiofa Arts Academy is helping young Niueans to connect with their customs. Matt ManukuoWed, 09 Oct
EducationYoung Pacific poets set to make their voices heard The students will compete in the WORD-The Front Line Grand Slam Championships in Auckland this weekend.Sayeemulla ShariffThu, 19 Sep
Arts • SāmoaHow Joel Amosa went from bank officer to Opera singerThe Ōtara-raised Sāmoan says performing hymns at church as a child has been the ideal preparation to launch him into a career in opera singing.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 19 Sep
ArtsSpace, support and funding integral to Pasifika artists thrivingContemporary artist Fa’amele Etuale lives and breathes her craft. But sustaining creativity and authenticity, she says, requires support.Mary AfemataFri, 30 Aug
Language & Culture • Tonga • SāmoaMentor’s journey to reclaim her Tongan and Sāmoan rootsHow the fear of being mocked stopped Michelle Fatani from speaking her native languages.Sayeemulla ShariffMon, 19 Aug
Language & CulturePacific digital library finalist in global awardsThe website, Digital Pasifik, showcases Pacific artefacts from around the world.Khalia StrongMon, 05 Aug
Arts • Fiji • TokelauMelanesian recognition overdue says leading Pacific writerA Tokelauan Uvean Fijian writer and artist says more needs to be done to support the Melanesian diaspora in New Zealand.Michelle CurranSun, 14 Jul
Language & Culture • SāmoaSiva Sāmoa: Youth celebrate history and cultureThe Siva is a traditional Sāmoan dance. But for young Sāmoans living in Aotearoa, it means more than that. Christine RovoiFri, 12 Jul
