Entertainment‘We did our best’: The Panthers producers respond to criticismsThey emphasise that despite their extensive consultations and efforts to incorporate feedback, achieving complete satisfaction among all parties involved proved difficult.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 06 May
EntertainmentTop Shelf: Amplifying Pacific voices through empowering musicWith lyrics rooted in identity and experience, the group brings raw truth and bold sound, proving Pacific youth are here to be heard.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 06 May
Entertainment • United States • SāmoaUS tariffs on foreign films: A double-edged sword for NZ industryIndustry creatives say the proposed tariffs could halt large-scale productions, cut jobs, or create space for local stories to take centre stage.Khalia StrongTue, 06 May
EntertainmentBrooking ‘Escapes the Hood’ for Comedy FestFrom gangs to gags, award-winning stand-up comedian Kajun Brooking brings Māori street humour to the stage.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 02 May
Entertainment • DocumentariesPacific stories take centre stage in new era of NZ screen industryWith successful films like Tinā capturing audiences, Dana Youngman says the future looks bright for Pacific narratives in mainstream media.Khalia StrongFri, 02 May
Entertainment • SāmoaNorth of North: Sāmoan Māori actor lands Netflix comedy roleBailey Poching plays Radio DJ in groundbreaking indigenous Arctic comedy series.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 30 Apr
Entertainment • SāmoaSāmoan composer infuses Tinā with heritage, heartfelt choral traditionAs the film surpasses $5 million at the box office, Tuilagi Igelese Ete reflects on the power of music in honouring the sacrifices of past generations.Khalia StrongThu, 24 Apr
EntertainmentSāmoan tenor selected for prestigious training at Royal Opera HouseWith dreams of opera at his fingertips, Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono is set to embark on a transformative journey that will elevate his career.Khalia StrongTue, 22 Apr
Entertainment • SāmoaTinā: Heartfelt Sāmoan film soars to $5 million Box Office successNow among NZ’s top 10 most successful films, the beloved local drama continues its record-breaking momentum.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 16 Apr
EntertainmentPacific humour takes centre stage: Meet Aotearoa’s hottest acts for May's Comedy FestRunning from 2 May across Auckland and Wellington, over 150 performers will deliver 600 shows - from queer musicals to garage gags and rising comics.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 15 Apr
