Strongman and Social Media mover Jaden Tyson Laing hang out with us and let's us into His World! He talks us through his social media journey, his time on Survivor AU and where he might be off to next! 🏋🏽‍♂️ - MY WORLD explores the day-to-day hustle of extraordinary Pacific celebrities navigating their busy lives and making our community proud.

Boxer Roman Viney takes us on a tour of his world. The podium sweeping boxer shows us how he spends his time in and out of the ring.

Project This Is Our Home take us through their fight for a fossil fuel free future and why we need to hear the Pacific’s call to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, initiated by Vanuatu at the United Nations General Assembly.. We also hear first hand on how they had #Coldplay jamming out to "E Papa" in Leone, France.

Go behind the scenes of Tofiga's 'I Love You Full Speed No Brakes' 2024 show and get exclusive information on how he got to be one of the Pacific's funniest heroes. - Keepin It Fresh brings you all the freshness happening in our Moana communities, from Siva Afi Festivals to Fashion Shows.

Like us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube Poly Hollywood actor & stuntman Sala Baker shares why he's Fresh out da Box! He explains how his brown skin has gotten him to where he is today. He has worked with big names like Denzel Washington, no once but twice!

Meet Dr Adam Fa'atoese, a young Samoan Tuvaluan dad with a passion to serve his Pacific community. An inspiration to many in his village for his dedication and service. When Dunedin born and raised Samoan, Adam Faatoese started studying at Otago University he wasn’t quite sure what it was he wanted to do in life. However he walked across the graduation stage to collect his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree. A certified doctor who wants to dedicate his life to helping his Pasefika community. - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

We get to know the incredibly talented Aigagalefili Fepulea'i Tapua'i. She takes us along her day and tells us the motivation behind her mahi. Fili was born in South Auckland and educated at Aorere College. In 2019 she organised Pasefika climate change group 4 Tha Kulture and participated in the 2019 climate strikes. You've probably seen her on the news or inspiring students with her spoken word on stage. - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Poets to Athletes.

He's taken over TikTok with his piano skills and now he's taking over Fresh, all the way from Vaitele, Check out how Amosa Lene has taken his compositions and covers from church to TikTok and is owning this unique space for young classical music online.  

We're kickin it with Niuean and Tongan dancer Anton Pulefale as he sits down with his family, sharing how he got into creative space and dance 🕺🏽 - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

Join us as we follow some of New Zealand's strongest men and women at Auckland Strongman Series! Keep it Fresh!!

Samoan soulful singer-songwriter Audrey English shares her beautiful music journey. See the intimate moments she shares with her family, life on stage and in studio in this segment of Young, Gifted & Brown. - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

Awatea and Pere Wihongi are in the hit Māori music group: Maimoa Music. But did you know that they are siblings?.. And did you know their family is hardout into tennis? These siblings arent just super talented musicians they're also tennis players! The pair tell us about how they got into the sport and what family practices use to be like. We also get a pop-in visit by their tennis player mum who tells us about how she got her kids into the sport. "Did You Know?" tells you the things you always wondered about your favourite people. General Fiyah, Adeaze, L.A.B. - a bunch of amazing famous Freshies that we all know.... But did you know who taught General Fiyah music? Fresh has interesting fun facts about your favourite famous peeps in Did You Know!

DJ, Ambassador, Editor in Chief Aysha Nanai-Leifi is our Young, Gifted & Brown superstar this week. Brown excellence shining!🇼🇸🇳🇿 - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

Get to know Young, Gifted and Brown writer, actor, filmmaker and comedian Bailey Poching! He shares his journey with us from his early days doing stand-up to his latest project 'Hot, Filthy Garbage' at the Basement Theatre 🎤 - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

We're wrapping off an amazing season of Fresh 2022! This year we had some truly amazing Pasifika people from all around the world share their talents and stories with us. From community heroes to our very own celebrities.  This is a recap of the Fresh people we got to see.

There have been so many inspiring islanders doing amazing things around the Moana, now it's time to show you some of our fave Freshies from 2020.

Detective Constable Fiao'o Faamausili gives us a little look into her world from being a boss on the field to being a boss on the streets.

Leading up to the historic IBF Women's Wold Heavyweight title fight we meet the two young professional boxers about to battle it out for the Heavyweight crown - Lani Daniels and Alrie Meleisea. It's the first time ever that two New Zealand born Polynesian women will be fighting for the world Heavyweight title in New Zealand. - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

Meet Cam Young!  A young Pasifika student studying at Otago University. Cam hails from the Cook Islands, Samoa, and Scotland and says he is on a journey to self-acceptance and self-love, a reality that drives his work in the Pacific youth community. The young hustler works in several spaces advocating for healthy relationships, social justice, university equality and so much more! We don't know how he sleeps because this rising star does it all! "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

We go behind the scenes into sports filmmaker Talia Thompson's world. Capture the authenticity and mana she potrays through her passion, where she pays homage to her heritage and culture through films.

Manuia lou aso fanau Coconet! It's a block party and the whole village is invited to celebrate 10 years of Pacific faces, stories and content! 🌺🥳

Take a trip down memory lane with some of the leading ladies of Aotearoa's Music Scene featuring Iva Lamkum, Aaradhna, Annie Crummer, Ladi 6 and Teremoana Rapley.

Thomas Fonua, formally known as Kween Kong, was the first Samoan drag queen to compete on the popular reality competition show 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' They sat down with us to talk about the inspiration behind the Kween Kong persona, and their journey from Mangere 275 to the Australian Logie Awards! 🇼🇸🇹🇴

Get to know the Kuki Airani Oe Vaka paddling team and the extraordinary journey the boys have been on! 🛶🇨🇰 - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

From music videos and runways to German museums and even Vogue Italia, fashion designer Eric Blanc has taken the industry by storm 👗 The creative mind behind those stunning tapa cloth garments gives us all the details about his path to success!🌸

At 71 years old Vitolio Lui is CrossFit Fatu Toa's oldest member and is one of their most inspiring athletes. His positive attitude and discipline inside and outside the gym is something we should all aspire to. Vito was hesitant to try out CrossFit, as he is not someone who rushes in to things, he likes to think things out and prepare well before hand. He has now been training with CrossFit Fatu Toa for 5 years and he is a regular staple in the gyms 12:30 pm class. He is a classic example of how movement, strength training and good nutrition are the key components for longevity. It is never too late to start!

We kick it with the talented Diggy Dupe and choicevaughan. The musical genius behind The Panthers soundtrack. We chat to them about the passion they put in to the music and poetry that filled the series, and why they feel its important to tell these Polynesian stories. The two musos with the help of Troy Kingi put together a heavy-hitting reflection upon the influence of the Polynesian Panthers on Aotearoa's political landscape and ongoing injustices in our Polynesian communities.  The track 'My heart never sleeps' has been announced as a Top 20 finalist for the APRA Silver Scroll Awards  {{28981}} For their work on ‘The Panthers’ miniseries, Diggy Dupé, choicevaughan and P.Smith are finalists for NZ On Air Best Pacific Music Video for the track ‘Ain't The Same ft. Melodownz & Summer Vaha'akolo’ directed by Tom Hern, as well as Best Producer and Recorded Music NZ Best Pacific Album for The Panthers OST. Diggy Dupé is also a finalist for NZ Music Commission Best Pacific Male Artist for his track ‘WEON’. The Panthers OST is a significant standalone release which demands to be listened to in its own right — showcasing contributions from Che Fu, MELODOWNZ, SWIDT, Rizván, Deadforest and a host of more. - Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

Check out the full episode hosted by Dinah Jane Born and raised in Orange County, CA - The Polynesian Princess is taking the world by storm, one stiletto stomp at a time as 1/5 of the Pop sensation Fifth Harmony. From the studio to the stage and to our screens, the dancing diva and sassy songstress is taking it back to her roots and keeping it ‘Fresh’ with the fresh fams. 

As long as men are terrible online, Drew Afualo will have work. “It’s like the most aggressive form of job security,” she tells TIME.  “I’ll never run out of content.” The 27-year-old creator has amassed 8 million followers on TikTok by giving misogynistic men a taste of their own medicine. The way it usually works: a guy with an alpha-male demeanor uploads a video degrading women, Afualo’s followers alert her to its presence, and she posts a video in response. Her clapback usually puts their own tactics to work against them. If they can make hurtful comments about women’s appearances, her philosophy goes, she can silence them by showing them how it feels. “Ask any firefighter: You fight fire with fire,” she says. “They burn everything in front of it so the fire has nowhere to go.” You can read her full interview with Time magazine here 

It’s the prequel to a classic! We get to meet the incredibly talented cast of Duckrockers and get a sneak peek in to the highly anticipated new series prelude of Siones Wedding. The cast of rising stars tell us what it was like playing characters from a different decade to meeting the original actors of their characters. - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson was told that he'd have to change to become a leading man; turns out Hollywood changed for him, as "The Rock" grew to become one of the biggest movie stars on the planet. Now he's starring as the DC Comics anti-hero "Black Adam." Johnson talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his humble origins, family, and what he thinks about a run for the White House.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson answers increasingly personal questions as the camera closes in on him. There are 3 categories to these questions: identity, fitness, and work. From the time he feels most at peace to what it looked like for him to transition from wrestling to Hollywood, learn more about Dwayne as the video goes on. -  Read his full interview with Vanity Fair here 

Step into the life of the Young, Gifted and Brown singer Eden Leota. Follow this award-winning vocalist and athlete as she welcomes us into her world 🎶🌺 - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards

A face you may recognize from the dance stage, behind the scenes of the Fenty Savage Show, or even from our Fresh Funnies! Elvis Lopeti is a multitalented entertainer but did you know he was also a teacher? We get to go into one of Elvis's classes, meet some of his students and see the Tongan dancer in action. "Did You Know?" tells you the things you always wondered about your favourite people. General Fiyah, Adeaze, L.A.B. - a bunch of amazing famous Freshies that we all know.... But did you know who taught General Fiyah music? Fresh has interesting fun facts about your favourite famous peeps in Did You Know!

We spend a day in the life of creative artist Ezra Phoenix in his beloved home of Porirua! He takes us to his favourite spots and into the recording studio for a sneak-peek of his song FOMO. From writing music at Aotea Lagoon to unpacking the journey of identity around the ocean we have a fun and hearty filled day. Wellington-based artist Ezra Phoenix is on the rise, looking to share his soulful and heartfelt music with the world. Recently released, his self-titled debut album explores his pride in his identity as a gay Samoan man, and announces his presence as a formidable musician. - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented & passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Poets to Athletes.

We spend the day in the life of Dr. Zeb Laqekoro as he tells us his passion for people, venturing to work in Fiji and so much more as a young brown doctor. Dr. Zeb Laqekoro is a male General Dentist. He is a proud New Zealand-born Fijian. Zeb was born and raised in Dunedin and continued to stay in the deep south to complete his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago. After my graduation, he moved to Auckland to work as a general dental practitioner. -  "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from Directors to family lifeguards.

Taekwondo Olympian Venice Traill talanoa's with us on how her journey to record-breaking heights has been so far and what she has in store for herself - MY WORLD explores the day-to-day hustle of extraordinary Pacific celebrities navigating their busy lives and making our community proud.

Shes not just an athlete but also a trailblazer. Lulu Tuilotolava is the first Tongan to have made the Black Sticks Hockey team (NZ's National Womens Hockey Team) after being called up in May for the Tri Series against Australia and Japan. We get to spend the day with Lulu as she trains, tells us of her Hockey journey, introduces us to her friends, and even prepares for a game with her dad. Our Fresh crew gets to follow Lulu as she prepares for a special game where she's the captain and her Dad is the commentator. - "Young, Gifted & Brown" follows talented and passionate Nesians from different walks of life on a mission to leave their mark on the world. The series will profile different gifted young brown people from trailblazing hockey players to family lifeguards.

Check out Poly-Actress Frankie Adams as she takes us around her world! From her humble beginnings in high school to NZ's top drama Shortland St, check out how she made it to the bigtime!

Star of the hit series Teine Sā, Frankie Adams talks about her multiple roles, having to siva and connecting to her Samoan culture. Frankie Adams is a Samoan New Zealand actress, best known for her roles as Bobbie Draper in the science fiction television series The Expanse and as Ula Levi in the prime-time soap opera Shortland Street. Teine Sā is a contemporary horror series based on supernatural legends from across the Pacific Islands. "Did You Know?" tells you the things you always wondered about your favourite people. General Fiyah, Adeaze, L.A.B. - a bunch of amazing famous Freshies that we all know.... But did you know who taught General Fiyah music? Fresh has interesting fun facts about your favourite famous peeps in Did You Know!