Language & Culture • Cook Islands‘For our culture, for the future’: Cook Islands dance goes WestThe multi-talented Rahui Tautape Samson, also known as Papa Spoila, spoke on the rapid growth of his South Auckland dance classes and expansion to West Auckland.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 03 Sep
ArtsDream, job, or dream job?Indigenous creatives from Wellington are forging their art careers through a touring show called ‘Ngā Rorirori - The Idiots’.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 27 Aug
Language & Culture • SāmoaFire knife dancer remembers his roots on world stageFalaniko Solomona Penesa has ambitions to build a fire knife school to teach the next generation about the importance of preserving traditions.Michelle CurranTue, 20 Aug
ArtsLe’o showcases young talent as part of Ko Au mini-fest Now in its fourth year, the event included some of Aotearoa's best Pacific freestylers and street dance battles.PMN NewsWed, 26 Jun
Arts • Cook IslandsCook Islands bid to host future Festpac, clarifies ‘embarrassing’ stranded reportsThe Cook Islands delegation has returned from Hawai’i, and sets the record straight on comments that escalated to national news. Khalia StrongTue, 25 Jun
Language & Culture • TongaHeilala fever builds in Tonga, as Festpac delegation returnsThe Honorable Frederica Tuita speaks to Pacific Mornings on what events to expect over the coming weeks, and why she couldn’t stop herself from dancing at the Festpac opening ceremony in Hawai’i. Khalia StrongFri, 21 Jun
Language & Culture‘Our home is your home’ - Festpac 2024 wraps upPacific representatives from the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) are returning home after the 'world's largest family reunion'. Khalia StrongTue, 18 Jun
Arts • SāmoaConnecting Pasifika through danceInspired by her grandparents and aiga, Leilani-Grace Tonu’u will perform in Moana Showcase, part of the Pacific Dance Festival.Michelle CurranThu, 13 Jun
Language & Culture'We heard the call and we came': FestPac opens in grand Pacific stylePacific nations arrive at the world’s largest festival of Pacific arts and culture.Khalia StrongSat, 08 Jun
ArtsPasifika Festival set to honour musical legend Bob Marley this weekendThe festival will have both song tributes and an exhibition on the reggae legend who brought a genre that changed the musical landscape of the Pacific.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 07 Mar