EntertainmentŌtautahi's 1 Drop Nation celebrates brotherhood and legacy in new musicThe Christchurch roots-rock-reggae band shares its most personal album yet, collaborations with Chad Chambers, Laughton Kora, and Lion Rezz.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 12 Dec
Arts‘You can be both’: Proud Niuean championing new era for Pacific voices in national choirsSouth Aucklander William Kingi is breaking barriers in Aotearoa’s choral scene, creating space for Pacific languages, music, and culture.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 10 Dec
Entertainment • TongaFrom his bedroom to global playlists, Tongan Trixx finds his voiceRaised on church harmonies and armed with only an iPad, the 20-year-old artist is turning island life and big ambition into a breakout sound.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 09 Dec
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: One of the world’s biggest raves is coming to AotearoaUltra Worldwide Music Festival is officially landing in Wellington, and I’ve got to give the Coalition its flowers.William TeriteThu, 04 Dec
EntertainmentSeth Haapu unveils powerful ancestral anthem of healingDescribed as a Pacific soul meditation, ‘Ranginui’ explores vulnerability, grief, and spiritual renewal.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 03 Dec
ArtsSignature Choir set to bring the Christmas spirit home with ‘Welly Wonderland’ concertThe Pacific ensemble caps off a milestone year by returning to the Michael Fowler Centre with a festive concert to celebrate community.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 01 Dec
Entertainment • Aotearoa New ZealandOne Love Festival 2026 cancelled as costs hit organisers and fansNZ's biggest reggae celebration is taking a year off, as organisers blame rising living costs, travel expenses, and behind-the-scenes issues.PMN NewsWed, 26 Nov
Arts • Niue • TongaAI misses the beat: Pacific music producer challenges tech’s cultural blind spotsGlen Jackson says limited Indigenous training data means AI often mispronounces Pacific languages and fails to capture the rhythmic identity of the region’s music.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 24 Nov
Entertainment‘You Remain’: Betty-Anne steps out solo, finds voice through heartbreak and healingThe iconic artist behind Ardijah debuts new music about legacy and evolution, with ‘Slow Burn’ album set for release in 2026.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 21 Nov
EntertainmentA new wave of Pacific music arrives with language revival album'HIVA FOLAU VAKA' is a 22-track musical movement created to revitalise Vagahau Niue, Te Gagana Tokelau, and Cook Islands Māori.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 14 Nov
