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Programme helping Kiwi kids in poverty play sport faces closure
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A pilot programme that has helped 10,000 children in New Zealand get into physical activity over the past four years has been forced to close due to a lack of funding — but its creators hope they can get it back up and running. Active Me Kia Tu...
Young musician fuses bluegrass country and Vagahau Niue to preserve heritage
Pacific Media Network
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A young musician is honouring her family and Niuean culture while striving to make the language more accessible through an upcoming compilation supported by the Moana Reo Media Fund. Anna Tukuitoga from Paeroa, with proud Niuean and Fijian roots,...
NZ Youth Choir Heading To European Choir Games In Denmark
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NZ Youth Choir singing at Waitangit this year / Supplied Tour marks the last for director David Squire – “It’s been my great honour” The world’s longest running national youth choir, NZ Youth Choir (NZYC), is getting ready for its 14th...
Newcastle v Everton Live TV – Global channel listings on Sunday
The Mag
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May 22, 2025
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Everton Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (4pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to make it seven home...
Mana Moana returns to Wellington with Signature Choir and NZSO
Wellington Scoop
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Press Release – NZSO The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Signature Choir are excited to bring back Mana Moana — a spectacular fusion of symphony and songs of the Pacific — to Wellington in July. Mana Moana celebrates two worlds of music, with...
Hit Show Mana Moana Returns To Wellington With Signature Choir And NZSO
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Monday, 16 June 2025, 7:25 pm Press Release: NZSO The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Signature Choir are excited to bring back Mana Moana — a spectacular fusion of symphony and songs of the Pacific — to Wellington in July. Mana Moana...
Samoan soprano Aivale Cole happy to sing to her own tune
TP+
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June 13, 2025
Soana Aholelei | Reporter / Director Fresh from a trip to Niue recently, Samoan soprano Uitualagi Aivale Cole stopped by in Auckland on her way back home in the UK to chat about life, love and career. The recent Commonwealth Celebrations at...
WATCH: Tagata Pasifika 2025 Episode 13
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June 13, 2025
Tagata Pasifika | Television Series Join host John Pulu as he takes you through news and stories from our Pacific Community! We talanoa with former All Black Aiolupotea Ofisa Tonu’u on the importance of men’s health. We meet acclaimed Opera...
PMN shines bright at 2025 NZ Radio and Podcast Awards
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific Media Network (PMN) made its mark at the 2025 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards, winning two key awards and reinforcing its position as a leading voice for Pacific communities in Aotearoa. PMN Niue received the Best Pacific Language Programme...
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: The full list - knights, dames and all other recipients
The New Zealand Herald
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June 1, 2025
Emeritus Distinguished Professor Alison Stewart, CNZM, for services to plant science and the arable sector Catriona Ruth Williams, MNZM, for services to spinal cord injury research and equestrian sport Knights Companion (KNZM) Mark Leslie Smith...
Pasifika recipients say King’s Birthday honours not just theirs alone
Asia Pacific Report
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June 2, 2025
By Teuila Fuatai, RNZ Pacific senior journalist, Iliesa Tora, and Christina Persico A New Zealand-born Niuean educator says being recognised in the King’s Birthday honours list reflects the importance of connecting young tagata Niue in Aotearoa to...
Pasifika recipients say King's Birthday honours not theirs alone
RNZ
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June 2, 2025
Mele Ikiua with four of her five children. L-R: Eunique Ikiua, Kaira-Jo Talagi-Ikiua, Topui Jnr Talagi-Ikiua, Ms Ikiua, Hannah Edwards-Ikiua Photo: Supplied A New Zealand-born Niuean educator says being recognised in the King's Birthday honours...
Search and rescue dog trainer recognised
Star News
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June 4, 2025
There are many ways to serve a community, and Cantabrian Ron Ealam has been doing it for the last few decades at least with trusty dogs at his side. On Monday, the Oxford man was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his work with...
WATCH: Tagata Pasifika 2025 Episode 12
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June 6, 2025
Tagata Pasifika | Television Series Join host John Pulu as he takes you through news and stories from our Pacific Community! We talanoa with Radio Samoa’s Political Commentator, Leiataua Savea Al Harrington Lavea about Samoa’s political...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – May 30 – June 5, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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June 6, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List – Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
The Daily Blog
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June 2, 2025
The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Ms Ranjna Patel, ONZM, QSM, JP For services to ethnic communities, health and family violence prevention Emeritus Distinguished Professor Alison Stewart,...
King's Birthday Honours: Dai Henwood, Tim Southee and Jude Dobson among those recognised
RNZ
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June 1, 2025
Clockwise from top left: Dr Maxine Ronald, Tim Southee, Ranjna Patel and Dai Henwood. Photo: RNZ / PhotoSport / Warner Brothers Discovery A total of 188 New Zealanders who have made their mark on New Zealand have been awarded for their services,...
Ocean With David Attenborough: The Untold Story In Our Exclusive Interview
Innovation & Tech Today
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June 5, 2025
As the world prepares to celebrate World Ocean Day, National Geographic is making waves with the premiere of Ocean with David Attenborough—a feature documentary debuting June 7th on National Geographic and streaming globally the next day on...
Full list: King's Birthday Honours 2025
1News
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The following people have been recognised with awards in the King's Birthday Honours 2025. The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Ms Ranjna Patel, ONZM, QSM, JP For services to ethnic...
King's Birthday 2025 Honours List
Scoop
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The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Ms Ranjna Patel, ONZM, QSM, JP For services to ethnic communities, health and family violence prevention Emeritus Distinguished Professor Alison Stewart,...