Tagata Pasifika

Tagata Pasifika is TVNZ's flagship Pacific news show, telling the stories of Pacific Islanders and its community. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

Trades vs. Professions - do we place too much store on University degrees? Should we focus more on trades?

Body image - join Alistar Kata, John Pulu and guests to discuss notions of Pacific beauty, ideal body types and whether perception meets reality...

Is it too hard to live in Auckland? Alistar Kata and John Pulu chat with Sanele Chadwick, Yolande Ah Chong and Asena Tolungamaka in this week's panel discussion.

Join host Alistar Kata and a panel of special guests as they discuss the future of Pacific music.

Career, health, family - can we as Pacific people have it all? Alistar Kata and John Pulu chat with Jody Jackson-Becerra, Jerome Mika and Agnes Loheni in this week's panel discussion.

What makes us Pacific Islanders? Alistar Kata and John Pulu discuss Pasifika identity with Samoan poet Grace Taylor, Fijian Malcolm Andrews and Auckland councillor Fa'anana Efeso Collins.

Are we taking the fun out of sports? Golf champion Phillis Meti, NRL player Lorina Papali'i and former All Black Pita Alatini join hosts Alistar Kata and John Pulu.

Social Media or Social Life? Hosts Alistar Kata and John Pulu chat to social influencer Torrell from the Cougar Boys, vlogger Isoa Kavakimotu and Loleta Savaka.

Hosts Alistar Kata and John Pulu chat to former Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch, former Miss Samoa Sherry Lunjevich and artist Sara-Jane Elika.