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China, US to be invited to New Zealand for next year's Pacific Islands Forum

New Zealand was disappointed in the Solomon Islands excluding certain nations.

Gunman allegedly storms Tonga radio office, threatens reporter after gang story airs

The female journalist was allegedly warned not to run more news about the Comancheros.

'Spreading like wildfire': Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases

Fiji recorded more than 2000 new HIV cases last year, up 26% on 2024.

Samoan choreographers behind Michael Jackson biopic proud of Pacific roots

Samoan brothers Rich and Tone Talauega spent two years training Jaafar Jackson.

Tower of debt: Ghost skyscraper developer estimated to owe $588.8m

China Construction Bank owed $133m. It called in receivers and now initial report is out.

Pacific-style coastal estate tops $40m in potential new house price record

The home's owner David Nathan died last November.

Power players of property: The men behind billions in homes and offices

These 12 CEOs control billions of dollars of New Zealand land and buildings.

Vast St Johns site another victim of Chinese developer's failure

First the ghost tower was marketed, now a second Shundi site to be sold in bid for cash.

Warriors playmaker set to move on after losing battle for No 7 jersey

Luke Metcalf is free to talk to rival NRL clubs about deals from 2027 onwards.

NZTA contractor killed in Waikato Expressway crash

The NZTA contractor, a pedestrian, died at the scene near Te Kauwhata.

Why this cruise ship virus outbreak is serious - but not Covid 2.0

One New Zealander faces 42 days' quarantine alongside Australian passengers.

Selection squeeze: The big questions over All Whites Fifa World Cup squad spots

There is unlikely to be a surprise selection or kid from nowhere in Thursday's squad.