Oscar Kightley
Pasifika stories scores big on the silver screen
Pasifika actors dominate in Taika Waititi's latest film, 'Next Goal Wins'. Audio
Playing Favourites with Oscar Kightley
Samoan-born writer, director, playwright and actor Vai To'elau Osa Isa'ako Mase Kightley, known as Oscar, is widely regarded as a bit of a legend. But now it's official, with the announcement that… Audio
'Dallas Tamaira: I don't have too many more boxes to tick'
On the eve of releasing his first solo EP in over twenty years, Dallas Tamaira catches up with his old friend Oscar Kightley to talk about the early days of his career, his time in Fat Freddy's Drop… Video
Sione's Wedding prequel Duckrockers
Michael, Albert, Sefa and Stanley, the heroes of the hit 2006 movie Sione's Wedding, return to the screen - not as adults, but as a teenage gang, back where it all began. It's the 1980s - long before… Audio
Sione's Wedding characters go back to their '80s teen years in new TV show
"We were still kind of innocent and hokey [in the '80s]. New Zealand was almost like a teenager, you know?" Award-winning writer Oscar Kightley revisits his '80s childhood in the upcoming TV series Du… Video, Audio
The Tat North Talanoa
Niu FM breakfast host Henry Hohenberger, musician Church from Church & AP and creative giant Oscar Kightley talk generational trauma, generational wisdom and generational television shows. Co-produced… Video, Audio
Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower Seasoned Four Coming Soon!
Mental health podcast Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower returns soon! Video, Audio
Season 1 | Episode 3: Bullets on Black Saturday (Samoa) | Untold Pacific History
This episode examines the fatal consequences of New Zealand’s rule in Samoa, and the key events that led to the rise of Samoa's ‘Mau’ resistance movement.
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Season 1 | Untold Pacific History | Trailer
A dynamic & often provocative account of New Zealand’s relationship with the Pacific & the broad impact it's had on New Zealand’s own history & relationship with Pacific peoples in Aotearoa today. Video, Audio
Writer Oscar Kightley reviews 2020 as a play
Nathan Rarere is joined by the Samoan Shakespeare Oscar Kightley for a review of 2020. Audio
How hard can it be?
In early 90s Christchurch, a remarkable group of Pasifika performers take their first steps towards success. Audio
Oscar Kightley - Dawn Raids revisited
Oscar Kightley is a Samoan-born, New Zealand-raised writer/actor and director. Some of the most popular work he has been involved in include the movie series Sione's Wedding and the TV series… Audio
Oscar Kightley: 'The Polynesian-Melanesian divide is ridiculous'
In the short documentary, Tama Uli, actor and writer Oscar Kightley talks about his Solomon Island ancestry and the experience of those who came to Samoa against their will over 100 years ago. Audio
Australian actors silent on detained refugee performer
New Zealand actor Oscar Kightley has voiced his support for a campaign to free a performer from Australian detention on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island. Audio
Oscar Kightley calls on NZ to help Manus, Nauru refugees
The actor Oscar Kightley says New Zealand should be calling out Australia over human rights abuses in its offshore detention centres for refugees. Audio
Under the Influence: Run-D.M.C.
On Tuesday 15 November 1988, Run-D.M.C. played The Powerstation in Auckland. This is the story of how that show altered the course of Aotearoa hip hop. Audio, Gallery
Are the media too much in love with themselves?
Public interest in TV presenters is nothing new, but are the media too interested in what their own personalities are up to these days? Audio
Are the media too much in love with themselves?
Public interest in TV presenters is nothing new, but are the media too interested in what their own personalities are up to these days?
AudioBye bye Hilary Barry
TV3 stalwart Hilary Barry will read her last 6pm news bulletin tonight. Audio
Richie and Fonterra
Richie McCaw's star power is being used by Fonterra while contractors face non-payment by the dairy co-op. Audio
