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As a child, Sian Mareko always dreamt of finding her Kiribati father in the hopes of reconnecting to her identity, language and family.

Ko rabwa Sian & family, thank you for…more

Lulu DeBoer spends her first Kiribati independence day in Kiribati and reflects on what independence means in the context of climate change.

Also dancing dancing dancing, because everyone loves Kiribati…more

This group of men went to Tasmania, Australia for the fruit picking season to earn money for their families back home in the island nation of Kiribati.

They bring with…more

Artist Numa Mackenzie wears this stunning #Kiribati traditional suit of armour made with revived traditional knowledge by Pacific artist Chris Charteris, master artist Kaetaeta Watson, Lizzy Leckie and the Tungaru:…more

Suspended between a home they love, and a world they are only beginning to understand, the kids of Kiribati face the harsh realities of climate change – rising sea levels, and…more

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

18 yr old deaf Kiribati student Toatang Tatake appeals to President Obama and the world community about the increasingly desperate situation faced by his small island nation, as it faces…more

A Kiribati community leader in New Zealand was at Parliament yesterday begging the government not to deport a family who argue they are climate change refugees.

(Reverend Iosefa Suamalie, pictured…more

Polyfest 2018

Manurewa High Schools Kiribati Group performance on the Diversity Stage.

Diversity stage celebrates other ethnic groups within both the Pacific and around the world.

Young Kiribati American film maker Lulu DeBoer returns to her home island of Kiribati for the first time in over 20 years, only to find that climate change will soon…more

The I-Kiribati weightlifter that has raised awareness on Climate Change in Kiribati through his post-lift dancing. 

David Katoatau is a gold medal winning Weightlifter that has represented Kiribati in weightlifting…more

With more and more opportunities for young aspiring artists to learn about their cultural heritage, the Pacific Heritage Arts Fono is off to a flying start.

Presentation’s, workshop’s and talanoa’s;…more

Tahitian sailor India Tabellini has sailed on nearly every Okeanos vaka motu, sailing traditionally based canoes to the Marianas, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands & Pohnpei while helping train crew members along…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

Check out the official anthem for Team PNG at the 15th Pacific Games 2015!

The Pacific Games (formerly South Pacific Games) was established with the view to creating bonds of…more

An entomologist takes on the 1970s New Zealand Government uncovering institutional racism and child abuse.

Dr. Oliver Sutherland discovers disturbing cases of abused children in state care, including imprisonment and…more

Massey High School Tuvalu Group perform their set competing on the Diversity Stage at ASB Polyfest 2021.

They placed 3rd in the Oceania section For photos and full Diversity Stage…more

Enjoy Papatoetoe High Schools fusion group performing Hawai'i & Tahiti dances on the Diversity stage at Polyfest 2021.

They placed 2nd in the Best Fusion Group category.

For photos and full…more

When people imagine the cure for the climate crisis many would picture white coats in labs creating new formulas to solve the problem or government officials in expensive suits signing…more

Pacific people have been resilient ocean and land guardians for centuries. Woven throughout all the different cultures of Oceania, there is one common strand and that is the strong relationship…more

The Dakota Access Pipeline is a US $3.7 billion project that will cross 4 States, run through Sioux sacred burial sites and change the landscape of the US Crude Oil…more

While climate change is debated on the world stage, the reality for those in the Pacific is that it is banging down their front door. The people of low lying…more

This PACC project in the Cook Islands is climate proofing Mangaia Harbour, and protecting the island’s coastline.

The project focuses on coastal management on Mangaia Island. The badly damaged harbour…more

Global Climate Strike demonstrations inspired by teenage Swedish activist Greta Thunberg took place ahead of the UN climate summit in New York and kicked off in Australia & other countries around…more

An anthropology PhD candidate and teacher, Tohoa (MahMah) Tetini's research is centred around amplifying indigenous Pacific Island voices in climate change spaces.

Remarks by Jason Momoa (Actor and Ocean Activist) at the High-level meeting to review progress made in addressing the priorities of SIDS through the implementation of the Accelerated Modalities of…more

Forty-five years after his parents were wrongfully imprisoned for overstaying, a Tongan New Zealander finally admits the painful truth behind what really happened to his family during the Dawn Raids.…more

To welcome the Olympics, Keio Takakura (50 years old), owner of the kimono shop "Butterfly House" in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, proposed a project "KIMONO PROJECT" in 2014 to…more

The boat was a necessary part of our lives in Savaii. We spent many days back and forth on those damned boats, smelling of diesel fumes and rocking to every…more

Writer Taualofa Totu'a has put together a list of books by Pacific authors that we think your children and young people will love AND would also make great gifts -…more

More than 100 heads of government and 40,000 other attendees are currently meeting in Paris for the United Nations Conference on climate change, the 21st Conference of Parties (COP 21),…more

The impact of one of the other biggest cyclones ever to hit the Pacific, Cyclone Pam, is still being felt 18 months after the event in Tuvalu.

An Australian company…more

The 12th Festival of Pacific Arts (FOPA) is to be held in Guam in 2016.

The Festival of the Pacific Arts is held every four years since 1972, and brings…more

Congratulations to the seven Pasifika artists honoured tonight for their innovation and excellence in Pacific Arts and their contribution to the rich diversity of Aotearoa's multi-cultural nation.

The seven award…more

To go along with our guide to who, what, when and where our Pasifika athletes are competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games we'll be doing a round up of…more

After the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai erruption on 14 January 2022 Tonga has been on the minds and in the hearts of many around the world.

The current covid travel restrictions…more

As New Zealand continues to be in lockdown and Covid cases increase in the community, getting vaccinated is of great importance. Here are a few things you should know about…more

Selina Tusitala Marsh is off to London to see the Queen.

She has been commissioned to write and perform a poem at the Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey on…more

A Samoan song in remembrance of Samoa a place my Dad describes as 'colourful full of blessings from God who is the source of all good things' - words from…more

A Pasifika warrior who fought many battles for the region with the strength of her words and her infinite wisdoms has walked ahead of us.

They say that some people…more

The 22nd Commonwelath Games kicked off in Birmingham, UK on the 28th of July with the opening ceremony held at the Alexander Stadium.  11 of our Pacific Islands nations are…more

The Pacific islands have snatched their first 2022 Commonwealth Games GOLD ladies and Gentlemen!  

In fact, our Pasifika athletes managed to collect one Gold and two Bronze medals in Weightlifting…more

Meet our Pacific Island people representing us at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Special mention to Team Tuvalu who has 1 person in their team - Etimoni Timuani a…more

Congratulations to 1 News Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver who won 2 major awards at the Voyager Media Awards last night for her coverage of the Samoa Measles Epidemic last year.…more

The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Games officially kicked off on Tuesday night with the opening ceremony held at Japan's impressive national stadium.  Like the Olympics, the games were to have taken…more

via Radio New Zealand 

A quick round-up of the latest Covid news in the Pacific region from the last couple of days.  We will provide an update again at the…more

New Zealand is now at Alert Level 2 restrictions for Auckland (masks on public transport mandatory plus restrictions on mass gatherings) and we'll find out whether this will be extended…more

via Radio New Zealand   

A quick round-up of the latest Covid news in the Pacific region from the last couple of days. 

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Cook Islands 4th positive case confirmed 

via…more

ANA LAVEKAU 

CEO/CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF LONDON PACIFIC FASHION WEEK  

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I was born and raised in Fiji by my Maternal sister grandmothers 'Wati & Makereta' who raised me under their…more

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has kicked off tonight.  Although these Olympics are getting underway a year later due to the pandemic, they'll still be officially known as the Tokyo…more

To go along with our guide to who, what, when and where our Pasifika athletes are competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games we'll be doing a round up of…more

Now that Pasifika goes for 2 days we thought we'd try out the food on Saturday and give you our recommendations on what to try today if you're going down…more

Our guide to Pasifika Festival 2021 

The iconic festival is back after a two year absence and there's a few changes, so we've put together a guide so you can…more

New Zealand has entered its third week of Covid19 community transmission after the initial lockdown earlier in the year.  Alert Level 3 restrictions for Auckland and Alert Level 2 restrictions…more

What first began as a response to the rape and murder of a young Australian woman, has now become a force for change uniting people all around the world.

Samoan…more

Cover image photo credit:  Dean Purcell via NZ Herald 

This weekend marks three weeks since the national Super Saturday Vaxathon on the 16th of October, which means everybody who received…more

An esteemed list of Pasifika people from all sectors of Aotearoa have been honoured in this years New Years Honour awards roll out.

Community services, health, arts and media in…more

History was made this morning for one of our smallest island nations - Niue!  Heavyweight boxer Duken Williams made history for Niue when he beat his opponent - Cook Islander…more

Faiesea Ah Chee is a 18-year-old Savaii girl at heart now living in the heart of Auckland city. She is a long way from her island home, so how has…more

New Zealand has entered its fourth week of Covid19 community transmission after the initial lockdown earlier in the year.  New Zealand is now at Alert Level 2.5 restrictions for Auckland…more

We're now into the 5th week since the World Health Organisation upgraded the Coronavirus to a Pandemic.  We will be updating this page with Pacific Islands updates for our community…more

Today while Americans celebrate 'Thanksgiving', many Native Americans remain united at Standing Rock to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline and protect the Missouri River & sacred sites of the Sioux Tribe.…more

Fenton is a writer, photographer, media relations expert and climate change activist based in the beautiful islands of Fiji. Through his work as the Pacific Communications Coordinator with 350.org, he’s…more

We're over half way through the games now and Samoa are currently leading the medal tally for the Pacific Islands with 1 Gold and 3 Silver by way of their…more

Meet Lucidluca, an artist with a vibrant Tongan background! Luca's art reflects his rich cultural experiences. In our chat, Luca shares insights into his journey, the significance of cultural representation,…more

We're now into the 4th week since the World Health Organisation upgraded the Coronavirus to a Pandemic.  We will be updating this page with Pacific Islands updates for our community…more

To go along with our guide to who, what, when and where our Pasifika athletes are competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games we'll be doing a round up of…more

It is appropriate to address the topic of the Oceania empire of the prehistoric Tui Manu’a and the extent to which this influence permeated the social-political sphere of Samoa and…more

With Coronavirus / Covid-19 now being upgraded to a Pandemic we will be updating this page with Pacific Islands updates for our community here in New Zealand and around the…more

We're now into the 2nd week since the World Health Organisation upgraded the Coronavirus to a Pandemic.  We will be updating this page with Pacific Islands updates for our community…more