The price of spirituality: In Samoa, churches spend millions building cathedrals to connect communities to God. But as debts and poverty skyrocket ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-19/samoan-churches-cost-coconut-debt-life-savings/103552492
Pasifika autism group a 'vehicle for change': Pacific communities with negative perceptions of autism are being challenged to rethink their views and the ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/513726/pasifika-autism-group-a-vehicle-for-change
Lynx No. 1 draft pick Alissa Pili gets warm reception in Minnesota: A surprise reception for No. 8 pick Alissa Pili at Target Center included local members of ...
startribune.com/lynx-first-round-pick-alissa-pili-gets-warm-welcome-to-minnesota/600360863/
Samoan community expected at Parliament to support member’s citizenship bill to reverse ‘historical wrong’
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/samoan-community-expected-at-parliament-to-support-members-citizenship-bill-to-reverse-historical-wrong/D3NAYZNROZDCVMZX6O7AXZ4BMM/
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Aiga: Lusi Faiva’s disability-led Pasifika show on her life in her own words: In Samoan, aiga means family. Not just your immediate family but your wider circle ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/culture-101/audio/2018930276/aiga-lusi-faiva-s-disability-led-pasifika-show-on-her-life-in-her-own-words
Dwayne Johnson has secured ownership rights for several names & catchphrases:
• “The Rock”
• “Team Corporate”
• “Rock Nation”
• “Roody Poo”
• “Candy ... Show more
Editorial: Why is Facebook trustworthy to the Pasifika diaspora?: When news broke of fake Facebook pages being set up to scam people into paying to watch the ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/editorial-why-is-facebook-trustworthy-to-the-pasifika-diaspora/QN3GHICEBJAVTIA3NSSTAEJ6X4/
Gordon D’Arcy: How I spent a European tussle with Leicester squaring up to a massive Samoan
irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2024/04/03/gordon-darcy-how-i-spent-a-european-tussle-with-leicester-squaring-up-to-a-massive-samoan/
Polyfest 2024: Big crowds turn out as Pacific stages open for day three: Day three at the Auckland Secondary Schools’ Polyfest is underway, with crowds ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/polyfest-2024-big-crowds-turn-out-early-as-pacific-stages-open-for-day-three/OIBHSSJSX5E5VIDX67L6BTR76M/
Who is new Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds?: Mana MP Barbara Edmonds is taking over as Labour's finance spokesperson from Grant Robertson ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509692/who-is-new-labour-finance-spokesperson-barbara-edmonds
What Utah star Alissa Pili represents to the basketball fans who flock to see her
theathletic.com/5336197/2024/03/14/alissa-pili-utah-alaska-culture/
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Fa’anānā Efeso Collins: The migrant’s dream come true: I was 16 years old when I first met Efeso Collins. It was 2003 and a group of my classmates were picked to ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/faanana-efeso-collins-the-migrants-dream-come-true/OBR6PU63VNDX5BKCIQGD5MMR54/
Quick Glance: A Tribute to Fa’anānā Efeso Collins
- Fa’anānā Efeso Collins served as a vital bridge between Pacific communities and New Zealand.
- He was dedicated to representing the needs and ambitions of his people.
- Transitioning from local politics to national parliament, Fa’anānā remained a champion for change.
- Fa’anānā's legacy embodies a commitment to his community and a vision for a brighter future.
Manu Tuilagi prepares for his England swansong with trademark smile: The centre, expected to play final Test against France, on that ferry, grinning through the ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/15/manu-tuilagi-prepares-for-england-swan-song-with-trademark-smile-rugby-union
My Everton #129: Blue Bliss In New Zealand: Latest news from Everton Football Club
evertonfc.com/news/3931460/my-everton-129-blue-bliss-in-new-zealand
Samoans over 21 at home or abroad must register to vote or be penalised: All Samoan citizens, including those who reside overseas, can be prosecuted once they ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/511471/samoans-over-21-at-home-or-abroad-must-register-to-vote-or-be-penalised
'Stand together to protect what we have': What Waitangi Day means for a Samoan Māori woman
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/508514/stand-together-to-protect-what-we-have-what-waitangi-day-means-for-a-samoan-maori-woman
New Zealand parliamentarian dies during charity race: WELLINGTON — New Zealand parliamentarian and Green Party member Efeso Collins died during a charity event ...
asiaone.com/world/new-zealand-parliamentarian-dies-during-charity-race
‘Karen vs. Karen’ clash divides internet: A young entrepreneur has divided opinion after sharing footage of the moment she clashed with a “Karen” who politely ...
news.com.au/technology/online/social/karen-vs-karen-new-zealand-library-clash-divides-internet/news-story/87c239c2985430a3357ab917a54051fd
O le Pepelo: A Samoan take on Succession at the Auckland Arts Festival: Power, politics and an ailing Samoan matai who may (or may not) be crazy collide in a new ...
nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/o-le-pepelo-a-samoan-take-on-succession-at-the-auckland-arts-festival/UMIN54T4HVBFDKEDD7CHZUFC4I/
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Efeso Collins' maiden statement to the House: 'I've come to this House to help'
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/21/efeso-collins-maiden-statement-to-the-house/
Love Island star Callum Jones heading to Coventry: Callum came the recent runner-up on Love Island All-Stars and will be heading to Samoan Joes on March 1
coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/love-island-star-callum-jones-28670334
Auckland Restaurant Review: Tala, Parnell’s Beautiful New Samoan Spot, Is Unlike Anything Else In This City
nzherald.co.nz/viva/food-drink/auckland-restaurant-review-tala-parnells-beautiful-new-samoan-spot-is-unlike-anything-else-in-this-city/VQTPYHEXZNH2XBDLR2WZMDHK5A/
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‘No one suffers alone’: Inside a solemn day at parliament: For one day, parliament felt like a different world, with everyone remembering just how fleeting and ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/22-02-2024/no-one-suffers-alone-inside-a-solemn-day-at-parliament
Why power-packed pair could hold the key to getting England’s attack firing: England are trying to play more expansively than at the World Cup – could the return ...
independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-attack-six-nations-lawrence-tuilagi-ford-b2498680.html
England call up Tuilagi and Cowan-Dickie for Scotland Six Nations encounter: England have bolstered their options for the Six Nations clash against Scotland by ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/feb/14/england-tuilagi-and-cowan-dickie-scotland-six-nations-rugby-union
How Hawaiian and Samoan foods define Sacramento’s most exciting new restaurant: Muagututia Tuala-Tamaalelagi opened his North Natomas restaurant to offer the ...
sacbee.com/food-drink/restaurants/article285205957.html
Paid articlePaid Touch Compass show Aiga brings disabled artist Lusi Faiva’s story to the stage: For Samoan multi-media artist Lusi Faiva, actions speak louder than words ...
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/touch-compass-show-aiga-brings-disabled-artist-lusi-faivas-story-to-the-stage/Q5X65CT6TFDL7EMJEAZOTFDEEU/
Paid articlePaid Pacific Mission 2024: Samoan high chief Winston Peters welcomed as a friend to Samoa
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/pacific-mission-2024-samoan-high-chief-winston-peters-welcomed-as-a-friend-to-samoa/QRGPQ3LZDVD4BLO6WK26MOSLKQ/
New Zealand and Samoa renew partnership for cooperation: NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa have signed a renewed ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/508739/new-zealand-and-samoa-renew-partnership-for-cooperation
How Hawaiian and Samoan foods define Sacramento’s most exciting new restaurant: Muagututia Tuala-Tamaalelagi opened his North Natomas restaurant to offer the ...
sacbee.com/food-drink/restaurants/article285205957.html
Paid articlePaid Auckland braid hairstylist buzzing after Bone Thugs-N-Harmony encounter: A young Samoan hairstylist has gone from braiding hair for schoolmates to offering her ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/auckland-braid-hairstylist-buzzing-after-bone-thugs-n-harmony-encounter/ORLA5LPLIFH7DHT3CUIKIFIMUM/
All eyes on new look France and Ireland for classic Six Nations opener: Marseille hosts two teams eager to banish World Cup woe as they forge on ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/feb/02/france-and-ireland-six-nations-2024-opening-match-preview
'It just felt like out of a movie it didn't feel real' Charm Tuala: New Zealand-born Samoan Charm Tuala says it still feels surreal that he's on his way to the ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/506078/it-just-felt-like-out-of-a-movie-it-didn-t-feel-real-charm-tuala
England's Tuilagi to miss Six Nations start due to groin injury: England's Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi is set to miss the start of next year's Six Nations as ...
reuters.com/sports/englands-tuilagi-miss-six-nations-start-due-groin-injury-2023-12-28/
Quick Glance: US Helicopters Repel Houthi Attack, Sink 3 Ships, Kill 10
- US helicopters repelled a Houthi attack on a Maersk container vessel in the Red Sea, sinking three ships and killing 10 militants.
- The naval battle occurred as the attackers sought to board the Maersk Hangzhou.
- Maersk is pausing all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours after the attack.
- The Houthis have been targeting vessels in the Red Sea to show their support for Hamas and force major shipping companies to take the longer and costlier route around the Cape of Good Hope.
Police hate them, hitmen hunt them, but these ex-choirboys just want to rap: Police say OneFour’s drill music promotes gang violence and have stopped them ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/onefour-from-choirboys-australia-most-notorious-rap-crew-drill-music-wwdjn6wbz
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Developing Overwatch 2's Samoan hero: Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inboxVideo games don't have many Samoan ...
gamesindustry.biz/developing-overwatch-2s-samoan-hero
Jade Cargill WWE Debut: Former AEW Wrestler at Royal Rumble Results: Former AEW wrestler Jade Cargill has arrived in WWE — get the details!
tvline.com/news/jade-cargill-leaves-aew-wwe-debut-royal-rumble-results-1235045544/
‘May December’ film about Mary Kay Letourneau ignites discussion of race and class
nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/may-december-film-mary-kay-letourneau-ignites-discussion-race-class-rcna130270
How a stint on a Samoan coconut farm sparked an NRL comeback: Chanel Harris-Tavita walked away from fame, fortune and rugby league to travel the globe ...
smh.com.au/sport/nrl/it-put-life-into-perspective-the-moment-that-brought-warriors-star-back-to-the-nrl-20231218-p5es7e.html
Samoan nursing graduate Elijah Muaiava fulfills his grandparents’ dream: Nursing graduate Elijah Muaiava’s plan B turned out to be an ‘A’ choice ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/samoan-nursing-graduate-elijah-muaiava-fulfills-his-grandparents-dream/XAXWO4RRTNHXBDTPCVYPBCOWKA/
Tuilagi set to miss start of England’s Six Nations campaign with groin injury: Manu Tuilagi is set to be ruled out of the start of England’s Six Nations campaign ...
theguardian.com/sport/2023/dec/28/manu-tuilagi-set-to-miss-start-of-england-rugby-union-six-nations-campaign-with-groin-injury
Metita restaurant review: An emotional experience, each taste took me to a memory
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/metita-restaurant-review-an-emotional-experience-each-taste-took-me-to-a-memory/I5AB5OJNDVHLZIRYEYAFYAGCTQ/
Worshipers gather to celebrate Christmas in shadow of fire-damaged Long Beach church
presstelegram.com/2023/12/24/worshipers-gather-to-celebrate-christmas-in-shadow-of-fire-damaged-long-beach-church/
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Big boost in number of students learning Pacific languages - new data: New data shows Pacific language uptake in New Zealand's primary and secondary schools has ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/503010/big-boost-in-number-of-students-learning-pacific-languages-new-data
Mickey Mouse performs Samoan slap dance Fa’ataupati at Tokyo Disneyland: Originally published by Māori Television A video from Tokyo Disneyland Resort showing ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/mickey-mouse-performs-samoan-slap-dance-faataupati-at-tokyo-disneyland/7UOEOG34YZFZ3PU3UBLJTR4DRU/
Historic Long Beach church damaged in blaze; one firefighter injured: The Second Samoan Church building in Long Beach, built in 1924, was added to the National ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-10/historic-church-in-long-beach-damaged-by-blaze-one-firefighter-injured
Love of golf drives history-making Samoan Faith Vui: Faith Vui remembers driving a golf cart for her dad in Apia as a child - and the relationship came full ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/501836/love-of-golf-drives-history-making-samoan-faith-vui
Samoan lays out small countries' case on climate ahead of COP28: The small island countries carry a moral voice, and a warning.
axios.com/2023/11/03/cop28-climate-small-islands
The meaning of rugby league: A brilliant new social history of the people's game
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/29/the-meaning-of-rugby-league/
Wheat Ridge shooting, possible homicide under investigation: Wheat Ridge police are investigating a possible homicide in the area of 38th Avenue and Teller ...
denverpost.com/2023/11/29/wednesday-shooting-wheat-ridge-investigated-homicide/
Survivor star’s ‘worst nightmare’ comes true: The January 2023 premiere of Australian Survivor: Heroes vs Villains started disastrously ...
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivor/george-mladenov-shares-inside-story-of-his-brutal-survivor-injury/news-story/63450e2983eb7053330e3d2b328c68a9
The strange story of turkey tails: And what they say about our globalized food system.
fastcompany.com/90983960/the-strange-story-of-turkey-tails
Overwatch 2 reveals first Samoan hero Mauga, playable this weekend: Blizzard shows off its latest Overwatch 2 hero Mauga, and you can play as the new unstoppable ...
pcgamesn.com/overwatch-2/new-hero-mauga
Chef Michael Meredith’s first food memory and an ode to his Samoan mum: Michael Meredith is no stranger to the beautifully refined and delicious dishes he ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/chef-michael-merediths-first-food-memory-and-an-ode-to-his-samoan-mum/L7GQDC6JNBG3XLNOKVLGQC6S74/
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson waxwork in Paris retouched after skin tone complaints: The actor, who is of Samoan and black origin, had joked about the Grevin ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/dwayne-johnson-rock-wax-figure-paris-museum-376486
Quick Glance: The Rock demands change in skin color of wax figure at Paris museum
- The figure portrays Johnson wearing a blue polo shirt and tattoos on his arms.
- Fans noticed the incorrect skin tone of the figure after its unveiling at the Grevin Museum last week.
- The Rock shared a video by comedian James Andre Jefferson Jr, who questioned whether the wax artist had even Googled him.
- He called on the museum to 'update my wax figure with some important details, starting with my skin colour.'
‘Don’t play’: Furious reaction to anthem snub: Calls for bans for players who snub the Australian national anthem are growing after four players were sighted not ...
news.com.au/sport/nrl/australian-rugby-league-players-called-out-over-national-anthem-snub/news-story/5589612b07df981ad6486b9b66f75f31
Samoan All Black kicks off on social media over World Rugby changes: ‘I’m deeply frustrated and disappointed’
nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/samoan-all-black-kicks-off-on-social-media-over-world-rugby-changes-im-deeply-frustrated-and-disappointed/ERVO2DQMIFEKPGLQERHM5EJBWY/
The couple bringing contemporary Samoan cuisine to Auckland: Henry Obsede – head chef at the new Parnell restaurant Tala – was working as a Polynesian dancer ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018912869/the-couple-bringing-contemporary-samoan-cuisine-to-auckland
Kiwis vs Toa Samoa: Samoan pride the real winner: There was something abuzz in the atmosphere at Eden Park last night, where a united crowd of red and blue had ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/kiwis-vs-toa-samoa-samoan-pride-the-real-winner/4VGFROFA4NAN7DQOD4AC2YNW3E/
Samoan fans cannot believe the officials denied their biggest try-scoring chance of the game
theroar.com.au/rugby-league/video/samoan-fans-cannot-believe-the-officials-denied-their-biggest-try-scoring-chance-of-the-game-1313491/
Former All Black Julian Savea signs with Moana Pasifika: Former All Blacks wing Julian Savea will play Super Rugby for Moana Pasifika after being let go by the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/497895/former-all-black-julian-savea-signs-with-moana-pasifika
American Samoa awaits outcome of Atoa o Samoa meeting: The American Samoa Governor's office says it is still awaiting feedback on the outcomes of the Fourth Atoa ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/500898/american-samoa-awaits-outcome-of-atoa-o-samoa-meeting
Manu Tuilagi's needless act causes scuffle, England penalty to be overturned
theroar.com.au/rugby-union/video/manu-tuilagis-needless-act-causes-scuffle-england-penalty-to-be-overturned-1313537/
Poetik branching out opening a space for fellow indigenous creatives: Kiwi-Samoan rapper Poetik has opened a new retail and creative space in West Auckland that ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018906899/poetik-branching-out-opening-a-space-for-fellow-indigenous-creatives
Lucky dip: How chance meeting at a pool led to cult hero’s Test debut: Manly and Samoan hooker Gordon Chan Kum Tong made the most of a chance poolside encounter ...
smh.com.au/sport/nrl/how-a-chance-meeting-at-a-pool-led-to-cult-hero-s-test-debut-20231019-p5ednu.html
Samoa PM calls on world leaders to 'leave nationalism behind' to achieve UN SDGs
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/498365/samoa-pm-calls-on-world-leaders-to-leave-nationalism-behind-to-achieve-un-sdgs
Inside Tala, The New Auckland Restaurant That’s A Samoan Sophisticate: Bringing refined Samoan food to Pasture’s old site, it’s due to open in October.
nzherald.co.nz/viva/food-drink/inside-tala-a-new-auckland-restaurant-thats-a-samoan-sophisticate/QVYCQ7I62NA2BG2FKCKJ3TNDTM/
Paid articlePaid Taking it at his own pace: Tha Movement on life, music and The Fast & Furious: Kiwi-Samoan hip-hop artist Tha Movement (aka David Saotupe) is a proud son of ...
rnz.co.nz/stories/2018911022/taking-it-at-his-own-pace-tha-movement-on-life-music-and-the-fast-and-furious
Rugby World Cup: England’s Samoa win is nothing to celebrate – they can barely get the basics right
inews.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup-england-samoa-win-basics-right-2671325
Quick Glance: Rugby World Cup: Samoa vs. England Recap
- Samoa narrowly loses 17-18 to England at the Rugby World Cup in Lille.
- England scores first but Samoa takes the lead and maintains it at halftime.
- Two tries by Samoa are disallowed, one after the conversion attempt.
- The drama continues with Owen Farrell's penalty shot timing out in the second half.
Sopoaga helps Manu Samoa to win as Fiji pushes France: Lima Sopoaga made a strong debut for Manu Samoa, helping the side to a 28-14 win over the Barbarians in ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/496232/sopoaga-helps-manu-samoa-to-win-as-fiji-pushes-france
Fiji retains core against England as Manu gives Sopoaga first Test: The core of the Flying Fijians team that lost against France has been retained as face ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/496590/fiji-retains-core-against-england-as-manu-gives-sopoaga-first-test
Samoan-Kiwi opera star Madison Nonoa on (m)Orpheus and doing it all for love: A bittersweet homecoming and the Samoan grandmother who sacrificed everything
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/samoan-kiwi-opera-star-madison-nanoa-on-morpheus-and-doing-it-all-for-love/L4FGC67A5RHBRI4QC2GBQT7HFI/
Mysterious Ways: Samoan-Kiwi actor on debut film and playing a gay man: Actor Nick Afoa hopes his new role will help start conversations and bring healing.
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/mysterious-ways-samoan-kiwi-actor-on-debut-film-and-playing-a-gay-man/KWY4J6VUS5BMFO37AH2DCWNVRU/
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