
Talanoa - Voices of the Pacific

Cocolicious: The iconic Auckland food stall that makes $30,000 in four days
Vai and Maka Vimahi started selling island food at the Polyfest to help their family.

Watch: People flee as Tonga hit by 7.0 earthquake, tsunami warnings lifted
An earthquake hit 79km south-southeast of Pangai overnight.
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Excavating a historical waka found by father and son, and the story that goes with it
Over 450 pieces of the waka, including timber and sail, were found in the sand dunes.

How Polyfest shaped a generation of Māori and Pacific youth
In 2025, around 100,000 people are expected to attend the event.

Why Polyfest’s milestone year is a poignant tribute to Samoan matriarch
Polyfest began in 1976 with four schools; now 75 schools will participate.

‘Rich man’s game’: Filipaina rules out Auckland mayoral bid
Filipaina urges more Māori and Pasifika involvement in local politics.

‘We have changed our family’s future forever’: An inspiring whānau journey to home ownership
They moved from renting where they paid $611 weekly for a rundown home.

‘Something truly magical’: Mana Moana concert returns to Spark Arena
This year’s rendition will be 'even bigger and better' than before.

Labour MP on cancer battle and the support getting her through
Lemauga Lydia Sosense says her outlook on life has changed dramatically.

Miss Pacific Islands pageant turmoil: Judges held, vote-rigging claims
Online threats escalated tensions, undermining the event's unity message.

‘I don’t even know’: Samoan judge responds to pageant scandal
The Samoan government is seeking an explanation from Solomon Islands.