Contributing Writer

Aliyah Tautuhi-Fraser

Kiridox, Tongan-Kiribati melodic rap artist based in Wellington

MUSICKiridox: From Wellington to the World – A Polynesian Rap JourneyThe Tongan-Kiribati melodic rapper on Kalo Block, learning his languages through music, and the EP landing in July.Aliyah Tautuhi-Fraser

Kill the Bill artwork by Evie Noad (Critic Magazine), PMN+ February 2025

COMMUNITYTreaty Principle Bill SubmissionSubmissions closed on a bill written without Māori consultation. In Auckland, a sub-a-thon concert turned music into advocacy and brought in 661 of them.Aliyah Tautuhi-Fraser

The main stage and crowd at One Love NZ, Aotearoa’s biggest reggae festival

MUSICOne Love NZ: Aotearoa’s Biggest Reggae FestivalTree opened with a siva Samoa, Corella brought a haka, and Layzie Bone wore the Tino Rangatiratanga flag. Inside the Pacific’s biggest reggae gathering.Aliyah Tautuhi-Fraser

An artist performing at The LOGIN concert

MUSICThe LOGINFans flew in from America, Australia and Aotearoa. Revus’ intro video — from gang culture to the stage — was the night’s moment.Aliyah Tautuhi-Fraser