Language & CultureTongan sports legend champions project to empower youth and build resilienceAfter a royal request and years abroad, Sione Finefeuiaki returns home to rally support to construct a $3.5 million evacuation and youth hub in the disaster-prone Ha’apai region.Joylene Dymond TiumaluFri, 01 Aug
Health • TongaTongan psychologist to lead Methodist Church safeguarding reformsSonia Pope has been appointed as the first Director of Safeguarding, leading efforts to address past abuse and protect Pacific church members.Joylene Dymond TiumaluThu, 24 Jul
Language & Culture • Tonga • AsiaFrom Aotearoa to Asia: How a Tongan mother strives to preserve her language and cultureAmelia Tuionetoa Connor and her family moved to Malaysia for new experiences and opportunities, but continues to keep Lea Faka-Tonga alive at home and in the classroom.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 23 Jul
Sports • TongaFormer rugby star goes from tackles to tastings, bringing wine and rugby experience to NZAfter a decade playing rugby in France, Semisi Telefoni returns home to launch the Sips and Scrums tour, bringing the worlds of wine and sport together.Jayden SufiaWed, 23 Jul
Health • Sāmoa • TongaPacific Parkinson’s support network grows amid push to end cultural stigmaA daughter’s journey through her mother’s diagnosis inspires the development of a supportive Pacific support network for Parkinson’s.Joylene Dymond TiumaluFri, 18 Jul
Entertainment • Tonga‘Being a Tongan musician in New Zealand one of the best things I could’ve done’Artist Folau opens up about his musical journey of modernising traditional compositions.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 16 Jul
SportsNZ rugby star back rower signs with French club after US stintDescribing the move as a lifelong dream, Samuel Tu'ifua is embracing the challenges ahead.Joylene Dymond TiumaluWed, 16 Jul
ArtsPacific Connection makes history at World Barbershop compThe Wellington-based chorus achieves New Zealand’s highest-ever result, winning bronze.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 16 Jul
News • TongaMiss Heilala 2025 embraces her calling to inspire Tonga's futureSiosi’ana Taumoepeau embarks on a journey to uplift Tongan youth and bridge generational gaps through digital storytelling.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 10 Jul
HealthFakamahu’inga’i ‘o ha to’a ta’e’iloa : Feinga ke ongo na ‘a e le’o ‘o e kakai pasifiki ngaue fakatauhi ki he kau toulekeleka mo e ni’ihi ‘oku fokoutua.Ko e taumuá á Ísitokia Paasi, ke tala á e ngaahi talanoa melie mo e mahuínga ó e poupou á e komiunitii, pehee ki he ngaahi pole óku hoko í he íkai ke malava á e tokonaki á e potungaue moúi ke feau á e ngaahi fiemaú.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 23 May
