ArtsYoung Pasifika and Māori musicians unite to bring harmony and healing to KoroneihanaRangatahi from across Aotearoa came together at Tuurangawaewae Marae for a special performance honouring Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po and those who have passed.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 03 Sep
Arts‘Life-changing’: Enyah Talamaivao wins first New Zealand Youth Choir scholarshipThe South Auckland Sāmoan classical singer and criminology student says the support will ease the financial pressure of chasing her musical dreams while helping her family.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 02 Sep
CommunityŌtara’s rising talent take centre stage at inaugural free South Auckland music festivalFrom church choirs to orchestras, hip-hop and R&B, the Ōtara Music Festival will bring homegrown talent for a day of culture and community.PMN NewsThu, 27 Aug
Arts‘Nothing is impossible’: Māori-Pasifika choir takes gospel to the world and wins goldThe United Auckland Gospel choir only rehearsed together for the first time when they arrived in Sweden for the 2026 World Choir Games.PMN NewsWed, 26 Aug
Entertainment • NiueChe Fu takes Navigator back on the road 25 years after defining music in Aotearoa NZThe Niuean-Māori musician says his upbringing shaped the sound of Navigator and he is now sharing the stage with his son.PMN NewsWed, 26 Aug
EntertainmentKatchafire bring full circle ‘Revival’ with Mike Love collaboration ahead of US tourThe Aotearoa reggae favourites are revisiting the songs that built their legacy with a new generation of artists while fans get a chance to see the band before they head offshore.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 17 Aug
Language & Culture • Cook Islands‘Don’t be shy’: New generation leads push to bring te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani back homeOnly a small percentage of NZ-born Cook Islanders speak the language as experts say the future of te reo depends on making language learning accessible, fun and part of everyday family life.PMN NewsFri, 07 Aug
Arts • TongaTongan teen makes history with Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest win At just 19, Samuel Mataele has become one of Aotearoa’s youngest Song Quest winners - a major milestone for the rising Tongan opera star. Maeva Moelagi Becerra-JacksonTue, 14 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
Language & CultureMatariki week shines spotlight on Tongan-Māori sisters’ award-winning waiataSiu Williams-Lemi and Leah Williams-Partington are being recognised for 'Feed The Stars', helping tamariki understand the Māori New Year and its traditions.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 06 Jul
