Day: January 22, 2018

Jan 22
Part One: Rainbow Pasefika: We Exist, We Belong

On Saturday, January 20th, a Rainbow Pasefika stall was held as part of the Wellington Pasifika Festival. Led by DJ PANDA 44 Productions and supported by local community, the event was the first of its kind. Those who attended helped to create the ‘world’s longest rainbow lei’ which they presented on stage in front of […]

Jan 22
Hopetoun Brown: Rhythm and Groove

If Auckland is your stomping ground, chances are you’ve come across the parpin’ tunes of Hopetoun Brown. Tim Stewart describes the band as a “duo fuelled only by bass, clarinet, vocals and whatever my body can make using the floor and percussion I’ve got” – which roughly translates to blues, soul and stomp. Together, he […]

Jan 22
A Single Weekly Pill For HIV Could Be On Its Way

As well as HIV treatment, the weekly pill could also potentially be used for HIV prevention. Article by Jess Jones, StarObserver.com.au US scientists are currently working on a single pill that could be taken just once a week for HIV. The slow-release capsule could replace the daily medication currently needed to control the virus, according […]