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Pacific Days 2026
Playlist by Pacific Media NetworkWeekday afternoons on Pacific Days for your daily dose of community, information & inspiration! From health and well-being, laughter, spiritual encouragement, great talanoa on a range of topics & ever…17 clip(s) in playlist
Whakakai Marahi Taonga Pūoro
Waikato-based duo IA — Reti Hedley (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rāhiri) and Moetu Smith (Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Maniapoto) — share the journey behind their new waiata, Whakakai Marihi. Bringing te reo Māori, taonga pūoro and a soulful R&B feel together. Out now on all music platforms, including iTunes.…
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Take Control.
The Samoan artist kōrero with us about his journey, the lessons behind his return to music, and stepping into a new chapter with his latest single, Take Control.
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Folau on Grief, Identity & ‘Mamahi Moe Kona’ | 531pi
Tongan artist Folau joins us on 531pi to share the deeply personal story behind his new single ‘Mamahi Moe Kona ’, a song born from grief, love and the loss of his grandparents. We talanoa about his Tongan roots, finding his own voice through music, Lea Faka Tonga, and what he hopes this waiata gi…
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$10 mango
From a $10 mango to a powerful message about life, dreams, and hope. Tiger Lotiss joined us on 531pi to talk about the inspiration behind his brand-new single, Tiger in the Garden, the realities of adulthood, and the journey towards his debut album. Listen to the full podcast now on the 531pi Fac…
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Black Comet are back.
Laughton Kora joined us on 531pi to talk about Black Comet's brand-new single, My Prerogative, a galactic funk reimagining of Bobby Brown's classic. From bringing the song from the live stage into the studio, to putting their own Black Comet spin on an iconic hit and what's next for the band, it w…
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Naia & Makayla Silk & Soul
Naia Awatea and Makayla joined us on 531pi to share the story behind Silk & Soul—a celebration of music, storytelling, and the strength of wāhine Māori. From their personal journeys to inspiring the next generation, it was a heartfelt conversation you won't want to miss. Watch the full interview …
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Kōanga Festival 2026
Kōanga Festival is back! We caught up with Artistic Director Amber Curreen to talk about this year's celebration of Māori and Pacific performing arts, its connection with Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and what audiences can look forward to when Kōanga Festival returns this September. Watch the full int…
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NOT I
Their latest single is bold, honest and packed with purpose. We caught up with Ngawai and Tupz from Corrella to talk about the story behind "Not I"—from the meaning behind the lyrics to the conversations they hope this song will inspire. If you've heard the track, now hear the story. Watch the f…
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Project: Star Scars
We're joined by singer-songwriter Tīpare for a conversation about her latest waiata, Star Scars. Inspired by healing, hope and whakapapa, we'll explore the story behind the music and the journey that shaped it. Stay with us for what promises to be a thoughtful talanoa. https://www.facebook.com/ree…
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8th Wonder Rotorua 2027
Matariki is a time to come together, celebrate our stories, and connect through music and culture. Today on Island Time, we're chatting about 8TH WONDER – A Festival of Sound & Culture, a brand-new festival bringing some of Aotearoa's biggest artists together for an unforgettable live music experie…
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