Siva Afi Aotearoa at the Pasifika Festival, Western Springs, Tāmaki Makaurau. Photo: Facebook / Pasifika Festival
The Siva Afi or Samoan fire knife dancing is being celebrated in Aotearoa.
Dozens of competitors from across the Pacific gathered in Auckland for the annual Siva Afi festival.
The two-day event included open women's, open men's, junior and intermediate competitions.
RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton was in Mangere for the fiery, action-packed show.
