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Becca Hatch explores love and connection on 'Extra Time'
Kamilaroi and Samoan artist Becca Hatch has released her latest single 'Extra Ti...
Joseph Guenzler 30 Sep 2026
Culture, Country and storytelling take centre stage at New Annual
First Nations and Pasifika artists are bringing music, visual art and storytelli...
Joseph Guenzler 25 Sep 2026
From gaming to the stars for first Sāmoan physics PhD graduate
Dr Sean Richards has become the first known Sāmoan to graduate with a PhD in Phy...
Joseph Guenzler 23 Sep 2026
Samoan tenor takes family story to international audiences
Samoan tenor Pene Pati will take his music and family story to North American au...
Joseph Guenzler 18 Sep 2026
TOKO NLZ makes debut with 'Family Over Everything'
Seventeen-year-old Southeast Sydney rapper TOKO NLZ has released his debut singl...
Joseph Guenzler 11 Sep 2026
'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose

It was raining tries in Tonga as the reprised First Nations and Pasifika (FNP) XV defied a Tonga President's XV rally to win 43-19 in Nuku'alofa.

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

Wallabies great Wycliff Palu is cherishing a Tonga return he warns needs to be more than a one-off "promotion" as rugby fights for a foothold in the Pacific.

Māori-Pasifika choir on song for gold at World Choir Games

Māori and Pasifika choral singers from Aotearoa, showing off their Polynesian pride on the other side of the planet, have redefined stereotypes of the traditions of church choirs inside just two...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Aug 25, 2026
Premature Miracle baby defies the odds to be welcomed home

She's Miracle by name and miracle by nature. The newborn daughter of a Logan couple has been called Australia's most premature baby to survive.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Aug 21, 2026
Moana Pasifika's Super future confirmed by NZ Rugby

Moana Pasifika will not be part of Super Rugby Pacific next year after New Zealand Rugby (NZR) rejected plans to rescue the financially-stricken franchise.

Pacific leaders to gather in Auckland for major research symposium

The collective strength of the Pacific will gather at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, as Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health prepares to host its 2026 Research Sym...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 23, 2026
Online initiative seeks greater global link for Fijian Kava farmers and growers

A new digital platform publicly launched last week aims to connect Fijian kava farmers directly with buyers from around the world. Yaqona. net is set to cut additional costs of wholesalers by giving g...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 15, 2026
Pasifika's Super dream not over yet, despite no owner

Rather than sitting as a forlorn figure ruing what could've been for Moana Pasifika, coach Tana Umaga is keeping his faith that the side's Super Rugby Pacific chapter isn't closed yet.

'Proud' Pasifika upset Brumbies, plunge into unknown

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has heralded his side's strong purpose in helping them claim a stirring 21-19 upset victory over the finals-bound ACT Brumbies in potentially their final match.

Mātātā Initiative backs next generation of Māori and Pasifika engineers

Key points:- The Mātātā Initiative will provide up to $350,000 annually from 2027 to 2029 to support Māori and Pasifika rangatahi pursuing four-year engineering and technology degr...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 25, 2026
Pasifika soar high but Highlanders pluck Super win

A spectacular Israel Leota try had Moana Pasifika dreaming of a Super Rugby Pacific upset before the Highlanders ground to a scrappy win in Christchurch.

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Murray Wenzel Apr 27, 2026
Potential lifeline for Pacific rugby union as Moana Pasifika faces collapse

In a move reminiscent of the Australian government's recent play to win the hearts and minds of rugby league fans in Papua New Guinea, Rugby Australia is backing a plan for Samoan and Tongan teams to...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 22, 2026
'If not us, then what?' Umaga's Pasifika rugby fears

All Blacks great and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga fears the region's talent will gravitate to league and derail the Tongan and Samoan Test sides without a Super Rugby presence.

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