Arts • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandBeyond 'doing great': Bailey Poching heals loss with laughterThe award-winning actor and comedian explores male vulnerability and family healing in his acclaimed solo show at The Boathouse in Nelson.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 29 Oct
Arts • Aotearoa New ZealandTofiga Fepulea’i brings the laughs while taking top honours at Arts Pasifika AwardsComedian, actor and presenter Tofiga Fepulea’i reflects on his Special Recognition Award, thanking his family, mentors and the arts community.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 23 Oct
ArtsPacific artists are more than just a NZ election afterthought, tutor saysA Pasifika dance researcher says parties need to do more to protect creative livelihoods with funding, cultural identity and the impact of AI at stake.PMN NewsThu, 15 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
ArtsPacific screen sector warns funding loss could mean fewer stories from PasifikaThe Pacific Islands Screen Artists says the impact may not be immediate but losing core support could make it harder to build and sustain the Pacific talent needed to get more stories made.PMN NewsMon, 05 Oct
Arts • TuvaluTuvalu blackbirding story to head towards international screensThe Stolen Laevans of Tuvalu aims to take a painful chapter of Pacific history beyond Nukulaelae.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 30 Sep
ArtsArts Pasifika Awards return to Tāmaki Makaurau after 15yrsComedian and radio host Tofiga Fepulea'i is among this year’s recipients as the awards mark three decades of backing Pacific artists and creative work.PMN NewsTue, 29 Sep
ArtsPasifika comedians named among 2027 Billy T Award finalistsJonjon Tolovae and Richie Fa’avesi are among five artists competing for one of Aotearoa’s biggest comedy prizes.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 28 Sep
ArtsPacific Connection sweeps Barbershop Harmony Nationals 2026 competitionThe Porirua choir and quartet pulled off the double feat while hosting more than 500 competitors at the national convention in Wellington.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 28 Sep
ArtsMOTHER VAKA carries 'unapologetic' Pacific stories onto WOW stageTongan quilting, Pacific migration and the strength of mothers come together to earn two Pacific designers runner-up in the Aotearoa Section.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 24 Sep
