Samoan Language Week
Son of sports legend shares Samoan language journey
Son of sports legend shares Samoan language journey. Audio
New Zealand celebrates Samoan language week 2023
New Zealand celebrates Samoan language week 2023. Audio
Samoan language week - some basic phrases we can all use
This week, we celebrate the Samoan language, which is spoken by about half-a-million people worldwide. There are nearly 90,000 speakers in New Zealand, making it this country's third most prominent… Audio
Samoan language and its power with patients
Dr Tuipoloa Opetaia Aati, a junior doctor at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland joins us to talk about why he uses his mother tongue - Samoan - in his professional life. Audio
New comic series for Samoan youth
O Le Aiga Sāmoa is a new comic series that has been launched today. Audio
Samoan economy rocked, despite no Covid-19 cases
Samoa continues to have no confirmed cases of Covid-19, but like almost everywhere else in the world, the local economy has been hit hard by lockdown restrictions. Chef and restaurateur Joe Lam joins… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 21st May
RNZ Pacific have temporarily suspended Dateline Pacific in it regular format so that they can concentrate their efforts on broadcasting to the Pacific. In the meantime, each weeknight we'll chat to… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 190: Anonymouz/Corduroy Cape
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan learns some Samoan with the help of Anoymouz and Tha Movement; Jana Whitta hosts Corduroy Cape - The Persnicketty Mixtape with Soaked Oats, Being, Ha the… Audio
Tha Movement and Anonymouz: standing up for Samoan culture
South Auckland rapper Tha Movement (David Saotupe) and beat-maker Anonymouz (Matthew Faiumu Salapu) tell Alex Behan how Samoan language and culture enriches their lives and their work. Video, Audio
Samoan Language Week focus on keeping youth connected
One of the key aims of Samoan Language week, which is being held in New Zealand, is instilling a sense of identity and pride in young Samoans living there. Audio
Students embrace free Samoan language classes
Students prioritise learning at free Samoan language classes. Audio
Sonny Natanielu - Celebrating Samoan language, culture and identity
Samoan-born Sonny Natanielu has come a long way from trying to scrub his skin off as a teen, to now celebrating his language, culture and identity. "I was born in... Video
Courtney Sina Meredith, teller of tales about Samoan life
In celebration of Samoan Language Week, writer Courtney Sina Meredith shares her work and love of the culture. Video
Being Samoan is 'something to treasure'
Students in Auckland tell Leilani Momoisea that learning Gagana Sāmoa brings pride, confidence and a sense of belonging.
'Talofa lava' - it is Samoan language week
New Zealanders are celebrating the Samoan language this week with cultural performances, speeches and debates all over the country. Audio
School children revive Samoan language
Children in South Auckland are braving the winter weather in traditional Samoan attire this week to celebrate Samoan language week. Audio