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Opetaia and his children Olivia and Matatia Foa'i sit down for an intimate performance of this never-before-heard outtake of a track that was originally written for Disney's Moana.

We're in the 04 with Moana Ete and the Samoan singer songwriter and actor shares a little bit of her world with us, right from her home town in Windy…more

Our Coco Samoa crew caught up with the star of Moana - Auli'i Cravalho - & got feedback from the streets of Samoa on what they did, and in one case…more

Check out what some of the descendants of the actors in the world's first documentary think of "Moana"

Robert Flaherty is credited with being the father of the modern documentary…more

Multi talentented artist - Singer, Songwriter and Actress - Moana Ete.

Wellington born and raised, Moana is of Ngai Tahu, Ngāti Wheke, Rāpaki and Savai’i, Samoa, Falealupo, Lalomalava and nurtures…more

Check out this beautiful version of 'I Am Moana' (Song of the Ancestors) performed in Te Reo by Rachel House and Jaedyn Randell.

Check out the world's first 'documentary' shot in Samoa in 1924!

Filmed in Samoa in the villages of Safune district on the island of Savai'i. In making the film, director…more

Suluafi Brianna Fruean shows how you can start your little garden or vege patch in your backyard!

Using a smart app she also shows you how technology can help those…more

Jane Vavaitamana shows us her method to Op Shopping and building an environmentally conscious wardrobe. While picking out some closet staples Jane explains the “cost per wear” theory and how…more

Over the past few weeks our very own Polynesian heroine has taken the world by storm. After years of trying to search for little bits of ourselves in Jasmine, Mulan…more

Over the past few weeks our very own Polynesian heroine has taken the world by storm. After years of trying to search for little bits of ourselves in Jasmine, Mulan…more

This week Fresh is hosted by actresses Awhimai Fraser and Moana Johnson! We hear about the lives of these mana wahine, we keep it fresh with some amazing talent from…more

This week Fresh is hosted by two talented Poly sisters: Moana Ete and Mahalia Simpson, from our beautiful capital city featuring snaps from the latest Waka Ama champs. 

At dawn, a gathering of Pacific people assembled at the Auckland Viaduct to take part in a sacred Kava ceremony aboard the Waka Haunui. This event served to raise awareness…more

Poet Aigagalefili Fepulea'i Tapua'i and daughter of fishermen Faisea Ah Chee talk about the power of frontline stories in the climate movement.

The two discuss how real human stories can…more

Vaitoa Mallon and Purotu Raju talk about their knowledge of climate change and how much they’ve learned about what's happening in the Pacific islands while living in Aotearoa.

Vaitoa pulls…more

Moana's song powerfully voiced and sung by Auli'i Cravalho has just been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for a Motion Picture!

Check out the world's first 'documentary' shot in Samoa in 1924!

Filmed in Samoa in the villages of Safune district on the island of Savai'i. In making the film, director…more

In 2002 Disney gave us 'Lilo & Stitch' a story about a little Hawaiian girl & an alien creature - they used a choir from Auckland for the music.  Pasifika Voices choir…more

Awesome news to find out that 'Te Vaka', one of the Pacific's favourite bands, have been involved with behind the scenes in making the music for Disney's Moana. Band member…more

We're Keepin it Fresh at 'The Moana Showcase 2023' with some of the talented dancers who are part of the event showcasing emerging Pasifika choreographers and dancers.

They're all given…more

Kaylee Shimizu
as "Moana"

Check out behind the scenes

Bedi Racule and Jeshua Hope use their experiences from the Nuclear Justice and LGBTQI+ space to explain how climate change intersects with already existing social injustices making climate change more…more

By Thomas Airey 

They’re both first-choice openside flankers for their countries.  They both turn 29 this year, before a Rugby World Cup they’re dying to get to.

They have the…more

Fijian artist Ropate Kama's work has found traction on instagram with pacific people around the globe.

Here he tells the story of what led him create his visions of Fijians,…more

Joanna Mika-Toloa performs this beautiful rendition of a 'Golden Ali'is' cover - 'Pele Moana'.

'Pele Moana' is the Samoan version of an old 50s country song called 'Blue Darling' which…more

Climate change has affected many families in Samoa, especially for those whose only source of income is Fishing. See how they have adapted to address these environmental changes.

By Thomas Airey 

The 2023 Super Rugby Pacific competition kicks off tonight in Christchurch, while the two Pacific Islands teams Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua go head to head tomorrow…more

Cover photo - Ma’ara Maeva and Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava during the recording of 'Sounds of the Moana'

Coco congrats to the SOUNZ podcast series 'Sounds of the Moana' which has…more

Last night, the town of Apia was buzzing with excitement at the arrival of Disney's own Auli'i Cravalho, the voice of MOANA.  A blue carpet at Apollo Cinemas welcomed the…more

Jane Vavaitamana shows us what to do with all your leftover island fabric and torn lavalavas (sarong) 🌸

Step by step Jane demonstrates how to make a multipurpose rug out…more

Suluafi Brianna Fruean takes us shopping to her local market. While telling us the environmental benefits of shopping from your local producers and how it can lower your carbon footprint…more

Suluafi Brianna Fruean shows you how to pack so that you're taking no waste to the beach🏖️☀️

Tips on what items are must-takes and how to skip out on all…more

By Brianna Fruean

A fire on the ocean surface west of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula was captured on video and went viral on social media. The roaring ocean blaze dubbed as…more

Aunty Tala & Pani try their luck at an audition for the Disney's real-life remake of Moana. The two battle it out to see who can be the bigger star! Stay…more

The Pacific is full of strong, beautiful and empowered women. Meet some of our real life Moanas.

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Inspiring Islanders:  Zita Martel 

Moemoana Schwenke - Fire Knife Dancer 

The world of traditional Marquesan carving is brought to life by master carver Pierre Kaiha who tells us the story of the famous Marquesan Tiki atua that is part of…more

Aunty Tala and her panel are back to discuss their thoughts on Maui in the movie "Moana" and how he was portrayed, in the first Pacific Disney Movie.

Tales of the Moana for our Coco Kids.

After a storm at sea traps Masina on a deserted pacific island, she finds a magical seashell. Could this seashell help Masina…more

As part of the Talanoa Ako series, we bring you these first hand stories of how young Pasifika people are discovering the ways of their ancestors for the first time.…more

Aigagalefili Fepulea'i Tapua'i and Faisea Ah Chee discuss how they as islanders in the diaspora use climate work to connect to their motherlands.

Faisea was raised in Savaii and moved…more

By Thomas Airey 

Miracle Fai’ilagi will never forget the date September 19th, the night a phone call changed his life.

“It was so unreal,” the 23-year-old Samoan loose forward from…more

SUPA perform the accoustic version of the Opetaia Foa'i tribute they performed at the NZ Vodafone Pacific Music Awards.

Born in Tonga, ‘Uhila’s art practice centres on live performance, in which the expression of his ideas take place, unrehearsed, in gallery spaces and other locations outside of a traditional…more

lane Tavo is Rako Pasefika's new Associate Artistic Director. This new young leadership paved the way for Rako's future. lane is from Else'e, Malha'a and Hapmafau, Itu'ti'u in Rotuma.

He…more

The women of the Okeanos-sponsored Te Mana o Te Moana voyage made history as the first all-female crew to sail a traditionally-based #vakamoana.

Tongan sailor Aunofo Havea captained the sail…more

Rotuman artist Sofia Tekela Smith uses her knowledge of traditional craft and Polynesian worldview to create jewellery, print and mixed media photography in her exhibitions.

Her upbringing in Rotuma has…more

Samoan performance poet Daisy Lavea-Timo is a poet, rugby league prop, producer, and the southern regional relationship manager for the Ministry of Youth Development.

This is a glimpse into the…more

When the Ukly Pirate kidnaps the ever-popular singing mermaids, 'The Vaimoanas', Tinka Lalala must think quickly to save both the trapped melody-singing mermaids and the Pacific moana.

In an era of growing concern over environmental issues, local community initiatives have emerged to tackle the devastating impacts of climate change.

With the help of Auckland City Council, EcoMatters…more

We were privileged to be able to attend TWO screenings of MOANA within a few days of each other in two different countries.

We were in Sydney for the NRL…more

In a move that's set Pacific rugby buzzing, former All Black Julian Savea is making a return from injury. The iconic winger, often referred to as 'The Bus,' is all…more

We step into the life of talented Samoan-Fijian Moana Pasifika player Levi Aumua.

The former-Blues centre returned to New Zealand after the Japanese Top League season was cancelled. Born in…more

Fijian environmental activists Alisi Nacewa and Dylan Kava unpack what media get wrong about climate change in the Pacific. They talk about what climate stories they wish they could see…more

Alulelei is a terrible fisherman, but boy can he sing.

One day someone very important vanishes and Alulelei must figure out how the stars will help bring them home.

Via Moana Pasifika 

Pictured above Left to Right: Ereatara Enari, Captain Sekope Kepu and Almanda Motuga.  Photo credit:  Taylah Johnson 

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Moana Pasifika have named an historic side for their…more

By Thomas Airey 

Fa’alogo Tana Umaga has already seen the benefits of Moana Pasifika for rugby players representing their national teams and is excited to continue that work as the…more

"If you think about how Aotearoa invaded Samoa over 100 years ago, we were eventually going to come back and fight the colonial power and it's through the arts that's…more

Mana Moana, an extraordinary musical convergence between Pasifika choir Signature Choir, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, graced the Spark Arena stage in an evening celebrating the sounds of Te-Moana-Nui…more

"You never know if you're going to win or lose, you never know if you make something it's going to work and only by taking that risk, you try and…more

"I'm an incredibly emotional singer and I think that's why opera works so well for me because not only do I get lost in the story of the character but…more

Set to feature 20 Moana artists over five months via Tautai’s upgraded digital platforms, Tautai has put the call out to creatives of the Moana based in Aotearoa to apply.…more

Young performing artists Aisea Latu and Leki Jackson-Bourke took up the huge challenge of joining the renowned 'Black Grace' dance troupe for their 'O Le Olaga' show, which toured the…more

"I don't make art for galleries, I make art for myself.  I'm just answering questions for myself that I need to explore, something that's weighing heavy on me.  I find…more

Samoan Singer-Songwriter Mahalia Simpson shares her journey onto the big stage, performing for big names like Simon Cowell.  

Music video by Kuana Torres Kahele, Napua Greig, James Ford Murphy performing Lava. (C) 2015 Walt Disney Records

Filipino Harlem Ferolino has his Samoan & Tokelauan lyrics on lock and so can you!  

Follow along with the lyrics in the video ...

Food for the champs a.k.a the Tongan Steroids, Taro.  Learn how to Peel Taro and impress your Island fams.

Check out this beautiful version of 'The Cup Song' made famous by the movie Pitch Perfect - who do you think did it better?

We think this lil Hawaiian Princess…more

Moana Pasifika and major sponsor Samoa Tourism are celebrating the final game of Moana Pasifika’s season in the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition and the opening of Samoa’s international borders…more

Yesterday medical supplies and equipment were packed by players from the Moana Pasifika rugby team into a shipping container destined for Tonga.

The container will be met by a team…more

Signature Choir performs this uplifting rendition of 'Kua Iti Te Marama,' by Zerynah Hugs, accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra🎶🇨🇰

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Mana Moana, an extraordinary musical convergence between Pasifika…more

Signature Choir, accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, perform this beautiful rendition of 'Tukua,' written and originally performed by siblings Vaniah and Jewel Toloa, from the islands of Tokelau…more

Fa'ata is the last mermaid left in the entire Moana - and this episode of Tales of the Moana reveals how you might be able to see her with your…more

By Loveni Enari

To know, know, know him ... is to love, love, love him - the Teddy Bears from 1958 - beautiful song. Think about your friend list and…more

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Local Artists who own the Manamea Art Studio Samoa show us why they're FRESH OUT DA BOX! Their studio is home of painting, tatau, carving and most…more

Heilala is BACK! This year’s Heilala Festival marks the official come back of the annual festivity since the covid-19 pandemic. It is one of Tonga’s significant national events conducted every…more

Keeping it fresh with Black Grace Company B & their new show, 'I Am A Renaissance'

New Zealand's leading contemporary dance companies we catch up with dancers Lyncia & Rodney as they…more

Fashion, Art, Dance... We're keeping it FRESH at ENUA! An introspective celebration of Pacific people, Vivian brings this compelling work back to life, reinvented as a Pacific Couture fashion and…more