We're joined on #PacificDays by PMN News Multimedia journalist Atutahi Potaka-Dewes to talanoa about the death of Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, earlier this morning, aged 69.

We're joined on #PacificDays by <a href="https://pmn.co.nz/read/news">PMN News </a>Multimedia journalist <a href="https://pmn.co.nz/search?query=atutahi">Atutahi Potaka-Dewes</a> to talanoa about the death of Maori King <a href="https://pmn.co.nz/read/news/devastated-political-leaders-mourn-kiingi-tuheitia">Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII</a>, earlier this morning, aged 69.

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With the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow fast approaching, Team Niue is gearing up for one of the biggest events on the sporting calendar. Faama Viliamu spoke with Chef de Mission Sidney Lui about the team's journey, preparations, and hopes for the Games.

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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.

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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.
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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 experience. Joining us are Joel Shadbolt from L.A.B and Pipiwharauroa Campbell from Corrella to talk about the festival, what fans can expect, and why events like this help strengthen our communities. Festival Dates: Saturday 23 January 2027 – Village Green, Rotorua; Saturday 30 January 2027 – Eatons Hill Outdoors, Brisbane. Tickets go on sale at 12:00 pm, Friday 3 July at 8thwonder.live.#IslandTime#PMN#8THWONDER#Matariki#LAB#Corrella#LiveMusic#Rotorua#Brisbane#MusicFestival#Aotearoa See less

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 &ndash; A Festival of Sound &amp; Culture, a brand-new festival bringing some of Aotearoa's biggest artists together for an unforgettable live music experience. Joining us are Joel Shadbolt from L.A.B and Pipiwharauroa Campbell from Corrella to talk about the festival, what fans can expect, and why events like this help strengthen our communities. Festival Dates: Saturday 23 January 2027 &ndash; Village Green, Rotorua; Saturday 30 January 2027 &ndash; Eatons Hill Outdoors, Brisbane. Tickets go on sale at 12:00 pm, Friday 3 July at 8thwonder.live.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/islandtime/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#IslandTime</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/pmn/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#PMN</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/8thwonder/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#8THWONDER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/matariki/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#Matariki</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/lab/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#LAB</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/corrella/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#Corrella</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/livemusic/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#LiveMusic</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/rotorua/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#Rotorua</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/brisbane/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#Brisbane</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/musicfestival/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#MusicFestival</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/aotearoa/?__cft__[0]=AZZYVSRGhei1PX6u6rS44ayWMVgR1R9RIG3O9ySyw0gH269NjKRhbPYw7dy8cIB1VMqTgotOy3CPh2unrZViL7zXVm5iQ4s-Sq5OQkH_8vbyg7tg_l7vDNMNmlm7qr2mBOrNxgxSn5UhEtoqo5jRH41EvuoyP_2RGQEkB6Ml-Qo-KqU-K7pAzZg61RNcPMGTUmka4AirHb9M5sIwBKVx5pu9&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#Aotearoa</a> See less

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