EntertainmentPull of The Rock: ‘Descendants of Niue’ reclaim and reconnect with home and heritageA new docuseries follows Niueans at home and abroad as they navigate identity, family, and the powerful call of the homeland.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 03 Feb
Arts‘We Are Not Your Dusky Maidens’: Pacific women reclaim their storiesFor decades, the image of a Pacific woman has been tied to a colonial stereotype. A bold new film series explores identity, beauty, and agency.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 28 Jan
Entertainment • TongaCould a Tongan short film gain an Academy Award nomination?Created by two Tongan women, ‘Lea Tupu’anga / Mother Tongue’ is a celebration of Pacific heritage and is up for Oscar consideration.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 03 Dec
ArtsCIVIC Festival anchors indigenous artists in Te Whanganui-a-TaraShifting Centre’s pilot event in Wellington highlights local voices, celebrates a creative community, and supports emerging artists.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 05 Nov
Language & Culture • Niue • AustraliaFrom Mutalau Village to Melbourne: Keeping the rhythm of Niue alive ‘Beyond the Rock’Raised far from her island home, Miquel Sietu is empowering Niuean youth to reconnect with their roots through dance and film.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 24 Oct
Entertainment • United States • SāmoaUS tariffs on foreign films: A double-edged sword for NZ industryIndustry creatives say the proposed tariffs could halt large-scale productions, cut jobs, or create space for local stories to take centre stage.Khalia StrongTue, 06 May
Entertainment • DocumentariesPacific stories take centre stage in new era of NZ screen industryWith successful films like Tinā capturing audiences, Dana Youngman says the future looks bright for Pacific narratives in mainstream media.Khalia StrongFri, 02 May
Arts • NiueBruce Mason winner calls for climate change actionLeki Jackson-Bourke has been awarded the 'prestigious' Bruce Mason Playwriting Award, dedicating his win to his community and urging climate action across the Pacific.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 27 Nov
Entertainment • Sāmoa • Tonga • Niue‘My oldest child’: Pollywood Pasifika Film 22 highlights ‘true and honest’ workFor 22 years, the event has worked to enrich on-screen Pacific storytelling and creativity, director and founder Craig Fasi says.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 12 Nov
Arts • TongaTongan short film eyes OscarsLea Tupu’anga (Mother Tongue) could hit Hollywood, after taking out two awards that put it in contention for a bid at the Oscars.Khalia StrongThu, 17 Oct
