Pacific Days 2026

On Pacific Days, we catch up with proud Pacific performer Lavina Williams as she returns home to Aotearoa for the global hit musical & Juliet, opening at The Civic.

Reimagining the classic Romeo and Juliet, this bold production asks — what if Juliet chose her own path?

Talofa lava, and warm Pacific greetings. We are pleased to highlight an exceptional performing arts group visiting from Fiji: Mauri Creative Arts and Entertainment.

They arrived in Auckland on February 24 aboard the MSN Cruise ship to present ‘Viti kei Rotuma,’ a cultural showcase.

 It is a pleasure to welcome you to 531PI as you share your journey with us. Darik Finiasi & Rose Tifanue-Antonio Managing Director...

For the first time, this iconic festival expands to two full days at Hagley Park, bringing together 25 Canterbury schools to light up the stage with song, dance, and Pacific energy. It’s a celebration of our tamaiti, our culture, and our unbreakable community spirit.

Joining me to unpack this journey and share what’s coming this March is Riki Welsh, Chairperson of the Spac Pac Canterbury Charitable Trust. Kia ora Riki, ...

Big changes are on the way for mobile users across Aotearoa. New Zealand is switching off its 3G network on 31 March as the country moves to faster 4G and 5G technology. While this upgrade will mean better speed and coverage for many people, some older phones may no longer work properly — especially in an emergency.

Spark New Zealand has announced it will block around 300 older mobile phones, mostly certain ASUS models. Altho...

Special guest LIVE on Zoom. Kirikiriroa-born artist Myshaan represents Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi, and Tainui, bringing the sound and spirit of Aotearoa to audiences across the Pacific, from Fiji to Hawai‘i.

With viral tracks like Carry My Heart and a growing list of chart-topping singles, Myshaan has quickly made his mark on the music scene.

 Now he celebrates the release of his debut EP, My Love, which showcases his uniq...

We’ve got a truly inspiring guest on Pacific Days today — a woman proving that passion, dedication, and excellence don’t retire with age.

Joining us is Suzanne Jackson, star striker for the mighty North Harbour “Golden Girls” Women’s 65+ hockey team. The team has just secured their third consecutive gold medal at the prestigious Vantage National Masters Tournament&nb...

Today on Pacific Spotlight we’re welcoming Hamilton’s own Verity to 531PI.

With over 518k supporters on TikTok and more than 120k followers on Instagram, Verity continues to build a powerful presence across Aotearoa’s music scene. Her brand-new single Like It’s London is out now — a bold pop-soul anthem capturing those wild youth nights, big confidence, and the journey of growing up and ...