EntertainmentSam Neill remembered as a champion of Aotearoa storytellersBeyond his Hollywood fame, the actor's biggest impact was felt closer to home - inspiring Māori and Pasifika that their stories could reach the world.Christine RovoiFri, 17 Jul
EntertainmentLive-action Moana sparks wider debate and a push to reclaim onscreen Pacific stories While some critics question whether Disney’s remake was needed, many Pasifika see something deeper.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 15 Jul
EntertainmentPacific artists warming up your winter playlistFrom R&B collaborations to a family anthem, these new releases add fresh sounds to the colder months.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 07 Jul
EntertainmentNew festival will debut in Rotorua and put families first in global music price squeezeL.A.B, Corrella, Stan Walker, Te Wehi and more will front 8th WONDER - a homegrown celebration that aims to make live music more accessible, affordable and family-friendly.PMN NewsFri, 03 Jul
EntertainmentLive-action Moana stars on their ancestry, family and ‘seeing my grandfather’ on setSeiuli Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia say the new Moana film is more than a movie as they describe a deep spiritual and family connection to their ancestors, culture and personal journey. Latonya LoleWed, 01 Jul
Entertainment‘I know I can’: Pacific excellence strut the blue carpet at Moana Sydney premiereProud Pasifika film and cultural artists gathered to celebrate the incredible moment of on-screen indigenous representation.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 29 Jun
EntertainmentLanguage, gospel, and global sounds at 2026 Pacific Music AwardsA.R.T and Sam V lead the charge with five nominations each, as excitement builds ahead of the August awards night.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 25 Jun
EntertainmentSāmoan drama ‘I am Not Your Dusky Maiden’ heads to major US Pacific film festivalNora Aati’s psychological short film explores trauma, identity and a neurological disorder.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 19 Jun
EntertainmentBeyond the spotlight: Two Sāmoan women using music as tautua to culture and communityA veteran live performer and a rising pop-R&B artist are carving out space in Aotearoa’s music scene while staying grounded in the Sāmoan value of service to people, language and culture.PMN NewsMon, 08 Jun
Entertainment • FijiPMN Fiji wins top radio honour as Pacific broadcasting pioneer recognisedPMN Fiji has been named Best Pacific Language Programme at NZ’s biggest radio awards while veteran broadcaster Eti Fuimaono McCarthy has been honoured for nearly three decades of service.Khalia StrongFri, 05 Jun
