Fijian-born, Ōtautahi-based RnB artist CH!EF (Ratu Cokanasiga) has today released his feel-good new single ‘Love You Like I Should’

Following 2023 singles 'It's You’ (Spotify ‘Island Time’ Playlist) and ‘Until…more

Take a look at the official film from Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Tonga from 1954, hosted by Queen Salote.

Check out this archive of the Royal Visit to Tuvalu by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in October, 1982.

The first ever visit by the monarchs to the small…more

The Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni has announced that the Government is delivering a $121 million funding boost to support the arts and cultural sector through this…more

General Fiyah is back and in his lover boy era!

His latest single, "Golden Touch," is a smooth blend of soulful vibes and good times, made in collaboration with the…more

Cindy of Samoa shows up at the doorsteps of Aunty Tala wondering...Where all the mens at? 2 queens in one room, see how it goes down! 

Don't forget to tune…more

Six medical scholarships offered to thirteen recipients, with a combined value of $90,000, are providing a head start to Pasifika students pursuing a career in the health sector.

It’s the…more

Check out former Steelers player Troy Polamalu as he heads back to the homeland of American Samoa!

Troy heads back to American Samoa to give back to the community and…more

Tupu Tai Summer Internship programme are looking for proud Pasifika students and recent graduates who are passionate about seeing change for their families and wider communities.

Tupu Tai is an…more

New music video by GIANTKILLA

Tribute to the inner strength of Pacific Islanders worldwide, past & present! #HULKSMASH !! See how many Poly legends you can identity in the video!

#CocoClip…more

Music Producer and beat maker Canaan Ene breaks down the music to hit song, Handyman., a collaboration with Sione Toki, sharing insights into the creative process and production techniques behind…more

From rap and hip-hop, to R&B, and now to reggae - STNDRD continue to dive deep into their bag and build upon an already versatile catalogue.

Their previous 2 releases…more

Meet the Fijian teen chasing his rugby sevens dreams in New Zealand

"I was 10 when I came from Fiji to New Zealand. I didn't know how to speak English…more

Careers NZ have put together exciting videos showcasing inspiring success stories of well known Pasifika people.

In this video they talk to former All Black Hooker Keven Mealamu about his…more

World-renowned Opera Stars take their talents to Pago Pago to inspire Samoan youth to take up classical music.

Pene Pati and Moses Mackay - 2/3rds of SOL3 MIO - Bass-Baritone…more

This Samoan teen is on his way to the big time

Roderick Solo is a name familiar to some in rugby circles but the 2019 Ignite7 MVP is on his…more

Award winning singer and one third of world renowned trio Sole Mio, Moses Mackay has branched out on his own with the highly anticipated release of his solo album 'Grace'…more

Groovy single from VT1s IT GIRL 'Kali Tui'

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

Te Maeva Nui International night features a visiting group from Hobsonville in Aotearoa, fire knife performers from Hawai'i as well as local community groups residing in the Cook Islands -…more

By Taualofa Totu’a 

DRESS TO IMPRESS

It’s Xmas Party Season! Whether it’s a chill BBQ at the park or a fancy restaurant work dinner, here are some cool options to…more

From the brand new "Te Vaka Beats" percussion album for all the wonderful dancers and percussion lovers out there! BUY your copy here shop.tevaka.com

Riding high on the wave of his viral success, the soulful Maori crooner Myshaan is back with his new single, "Carry My Heart." And trust us, you won't want to…more

Iam Tongi has made history as the first person of Pacific Islands heritage (Tongan & Samoan) to win American Idol.

Check out some of the highlights from his home town visit…more

The last thing you want to hear is "You should've just given me the money" After Mum opens your gift for her, so Fasi & Shim give us the low-down on…more

She's one of the only Tongan ballerina's in the industry! Based in California, Eliana Vaha'ife'ao is repping the islands as she makes waves with her talents..check out her story! 

The 22nd of April is 'Earth Day' which is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet.

"Aquaman" actor…more

Meet 19 year old Samoan choreographer Sienna Lalau who has choreographed K-Pop Superstars BTS' music video 'ON' and also dances in it.  

The video has already racked up over 70…more

Check out this throwback from the Archives of Queen Elizabeth II not long after her coronation in her visit to Fiji!

It's great to see the British monarchy getting in…more

Easter Island (Rapa Nui: Rapa Nui, Spanish: Isla de Pascua) is a Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the south-easternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle.

Easter Island is…more

Join hosts Hughie and Young Sefa who introduce us to lots of delicious and interesting foods you can try in Beautiful Samoa!

In this episode the guys try out one…more

The Tupu Tai Pasifika Public Policy Internship is an opportunity for students and recent graduates of Pacific descent to gain real world experience and experience the incredible opportunities on offer…more

A gala concert at Auckland's Aotea Centre theatre, to celebrate its renaming after Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, held a surprise visit for the opera singer.

During the Wednesday night concert,…more

New Zealand Hip-Hop legend Mareko has recently released his latest song, 'PARRIS', the first single of a collaboration album with producer Ricky Paul Muzik 'Untitled: ACT 2.'

Samoan rapper Tha Movement, has dropped new rap single, 'THE LECTURE,' touching on the generational divide that can sometimes be seen Pacific Island families.

Stanford Football's leading tackler, Tongan/Fijian Levani Damuni describes his journey from Providence, Utah to New Zealand on a two year mission trip, and how he ultimately ended up at Stanford.

Ravinder Hunia is an award winning sports journalist and talks to us about her interesting family dynamics, with her mum being Māori (from Te Puke) and her father Punjab (Daroli…more

Amidst the current level4 lockdown in New Zealand, Pacific businesses are still hustling to survive. Small businesses have felt the brunt of the Pandemic and they are even more disadvantaged…more

Congratulations to Samoan actor KJ Apa and his partner, French model Clara Berry who welcomed a baby boy into the world last week.

Clara announced the news on her instagram…more

Jack Johnson and dozens of artists joined more than 1,000 Hawai’i keiki (children) in this beautiful medley.

They presented their 2nd ʻSong Across Hawaiʻiʻ collaboration with Hawaiian nonprofit @Mana Maoli,…more

The remarkable I’iga Pisa and members of his family were photographed by visitors from New Zealand in 1957.

I’iga (born 1882) was one of several chiefs who were exiled by…more

Brisbane based musician/recording artist Joe Malafu takes us to the Kingdom in his latest single, 'Funga Faua,' featuring legend of Pacific Island music, Fiji

Climate change and rising sea levels mean the island nation of Kiribati in the South Pacific is at risk of disappearing into the sea.

But the island’s inhabitants aren’t giving…more

Auckland came alive today with some active talanoa from all our Pacific media sectors, with the first cross sector Pacific media fono in 10 years.

Recognising the stalwarts of the…more

Sammy J released the visuals for his latest track '4U' yesterday featuring a few familiar faces...

Buy the single on Itunes here 

Twitter: @SammyJ_Musik
Instagram: @eyeamsammyj
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sammyjmusik

The veil has been lifted on a part of Samoa's archaeological history dating back 1500 years. It's known as the Palauli cultural heritage trail, and it's home to the very…more

" ... What excites me is the opportunity to continue serving my community by providing a platform where our people can share their stories. I also look forward to working…more

Handcrafted luxury artisan soaps & nourishing body products made by Actress/Writer/Director Goretti Chadwick!

Featuring ingredients from the Pacific, Le Masina uses organic and natural plant based oils to have your skin…more

Kyana Fanene stuns the audience with an incredible cover of Stan Walker’s hit song on American Idol 2025.

Watch as she leaves the judges speechless with her vocal range and…more

It's going down this weekend at the Manukau Sports Bowl for the biggest festival of it's kind! The students have been dripping blood, sweat and tears for one of the…more

1/4 of the Musical Island Boys and the host of TVNZ1's The Naked Choir We're back with Threads, Keepin it Fresh and heaps more!  Stay tuned!

Known as one of the staples of Pacific cuisine, the humble taro can be found at any island gathering!

Check out a few pointers the next time you're buying that…more

Check out this awesome collab between Team Dynamite and Che Fu!

Taking it back to the old school karate movies grandpa, nana and the aunites and uncles used to love,…more

Well-known Hawaiian traditional tattooist Keone Nunes helped Oakland Museum of California to conceptualize the tattoo section in the Pacific Worlds exhibition.

Nunes visited California in September and October in part…more

Parris continues to inspire!

At the end of 2019 she has made the Queen's New Years 2020 list and will receive the New Zealand Order or Merit for services to…more

Recently FINA President Captain Husain Al-Musallam from Kuwait along with FINA executives and Olympic multi-medalist swimmers Ian Thorpe and Cate Campbell from Australia visited Palau, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook…more

* Trigger warning:  This music video contains themes of suicide that viewers may find distressing. Viewer discretion and parental guidance is advised.

International studio and tour drummer Joe Malafu begins…more

A new island has recently emerged in Tonga over the past few months, sparking concerns about potential dangers. The island is located 90 kilometers southwest of Neiafu, Vava'u.

While filming…more

Tongan singer/song writer Emily Muli writes:

A song for the motherland 🇹🇴

On January 15th 2022, the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano erupted in Tonga, followed by a tsunami. The nation lost communication…more

Check out this awesome footage of acclaimed British broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough as he visits the outer islands Fiji - back in 1960!

Taking a look back in time…more

Check out this awesome footage of acclaimed British broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough as he visits Fiji and Tonga - back in 1960!

Taking a look back in time at…more

Check out this awesome footage of acclaimed British broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough as he visits Fiji - back in 1960!

Taking a look back in time at the unique…more

Valavala/Valawa (Fijian) or Fa’apapa (Samoan) is a cassava (tapioca) based island dessert that is common among the islands.

Makes 12

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Ingredients 

2 cups flour

800g grated cassava

1 cup…more

Professional wrestler turned Hollywood blockbuster mainstay,Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, was officially declared the world’s highest paid actor according to the Forbes Celebrity 100. 

Johnson, who has garnered quite a tally…more

The Miami Heat are finalizing a flurry of weekend moves to restock the roster in the stinging aftermath of franchise icon Dwyane Wade's free-agency departure to the Chicago Bulls.

The…more

Fuel stocks in the Cook Islands have dropped to just 20 days - less than half of full capacity - and while suppliers are confident this is sufficient, they warn…more

Semisi & John presents Village tips 101 in Samoa

You must always make sure you know the protocols when visiting a village in Samoa, from where to sleep to what you…more

Check out the godfathers of island reggae and soul - the immortal Herbs!

Formed in 1979, the group were made up of a an eclectic group of Samoans, Tongans, Cook…more

We've put together a list of Pacific Island owned or made products that would make fantastic gifts or presents for friends, family and loved ones for any occasion.

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ARTS…more