Community • Tonga • Aotearoa New Zealand‘Come Home Safely’: Tongan-led campaign tackling preventable drownings in AucklandA Tongan church leader, alongside New Zealand and community partners, is calling for a shift in water safety messaging after data shows every boating death in Auckland since 2021.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 12 May
ArtsTongan curator pushes for more Pacific stories on bookshelves in NZThis year’s Auckland Writers Festival is challenging the idea that our storytellers are a “niche” part of the literary world.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 11 May
EntertainmentA father’s pride: How the Tatofi legacy is healing the PacificFrom the stages of Hawai’i to hospital rooms, Tiva and Josh Tatofi show how music can carry culture, comfort, and connection across generations.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 24 Apr
Entertainment Wellington’s own ‘Artful Dodger’ brings Pacific pride to Disney+ hitAlbert Latailakepa was meant to be a lawyer, but now the Tongan-Sāmoan actor is shining on a global stage.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 02 Apr
ArtsWeaving Memory: Tongan tapa comes alive in AucklandNgatu artist and PhD graduate ‘Uhila Nai revives ancient ngatu and kupesi techniques, and contemporary artistry.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 16 Mar
PoliticsTongan family in Abu Dhabi recount explosions as Middle East conflict escalatesA nurse and a teacher living in Abu Dhabi describe hearing explosions and receiving emergency warnings as Iran retaliates after US and Israeli military strikes.Renate RiversWed, 04 Mar
ArtsInked across lands: How Pacific tattoo art is thriving in GermanyDoko Ink brings Polynesian markings to Europe, sparks fascination and tough questions about cultural sovereignty.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 18 Feb
EntertainmentKiridox and Folau drop island love anthem before Valentine’s DayThe Pacific artists swap rap bars for island romance in a new single called 'AUE', celebrating love and connection.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 12 Feb
EntertainmentOscar hopeful Lea Tupu’anga's māfana captures global supportFrom a desktop draft to an Oscar campaign backed by Jason Momoa, the short film marks a new milestone for Tongan storytelling.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 11 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
