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21 August 2026

Tongan musician Folau Atuekaho puts lea faka-Tonga on stage

Think traditional Tongan songs and beats, add a bit of reggae and R&B, and you get 27-year-old Tongan musician Folau Atuekaho.

17 August 2026

Sefita Hao'uli is keeping Lea Faka-Tonga alive on a global scale

For Sefita, keeping Lea Faka-Tonga alive is about more than preserving a language. It is about ensuring future generations can continue to connect…

6 August 2026

Margaret Paia is helping ensure Cook Islands languages and the Mangaian dialect live on

Today, Invercargill local Margaret Paia is helping to revitalise Cook Islands languages and the Mangaian dialect, ensuring future generations remain…

4 August 2026

Reverend recognised in King's Birthday Honours for commitment to community and education

When Cook Islands-born Reverend Tapita Taia Ching first received news she was being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, her initial reaction…

3 August 2026

“Language is a way of life” – Mama Teokotai Tarai on Cook Islands Māori Language Week

This year, we’re highlighting the enua (island) of Mangaia as part of Cook Islands Māori Language Week.

3 August 2026

New appointment to the Pacific Business Trust Board

Following a Cabinet appointment process, Tu'u'u Maeata'anoa Luamanu (Lou) Maea has been appointed as a member of the Pacific Business Trust (PBT…