They're known as tupenu in Tonga, sulu in Fiji, and ie faitaga in Samoa, but at Hamilton's Fraser High School, they're simply known as an item of school uniform.

The Ie Faitaga to be trialled by Pasifika team members supports the airline's commitment to inclusivity. New designs for pilots include a bold pinstripe suit, with a kiwi feather lining ...

Students from Bruce McLaren Intermediate's Samoa Identity Language and Culture unit with teacher Helen Magasiva in their lavalava and ie faitaga. Students at a West Auckland intermediate school ...