Lisa Taouma
Documentary challenges stereotypes of Pacific women
In the upcoming documentary Myths and Maidens, Pacific women are challenging stereotypes in Western media. Audio
Myths and Maidens: Documentary unpacks the stereotype of the Pasifika woman
We’re all familiar with the image of the Pacific woman on postcards and in tourism marketing; warm and welcoming, light-skinned, with a slim build and long wavy hair. But what happens for young women… Video, Audio
Otago Daily Times cartoon sparks calls for anti-racism training
The Otago Daily Times is being told to make a substantial donation to the Red Cross in Samoa after being slammed for a cartoon considered racist, heartless and insensitive.
The paper has been forced… Audio
Marks of Mana: the first film dedicated to female tattooing in the Pacific
Marks of Mana is the first feature film dedicated to the practice of female tattooing (tatau or ta moko) in the Pacific. From Samoa to Aotearoa, and on to Papua New Guinea and Tahiti we learn about… Audio, Gallery
Fuel crisis scores of flight cancellations, thousands disrupted
Auckland's jet fuel crisis has worsened with massive disruption for thousands of people and some travellers stranded overseas. Airlines have cancelled scores of flights since the main fuel pipeline… Audio
'Fuel pipe refugee' traveller stuck in Samoa
Auckland's jet fuel crisis has worsened with massive disruptions for thousands of people, and some travellers stranded overseas. Lisa Taouma has been visiting Samoa but she told RNZ reporter Tom… Audio
Artists gear up for Festival of Pacific Arts 2016
Around 100 Maori and New Zealand-based Pasifika artists are getting ready to showcase their work at the Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam next year. Audio
