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Vaimoana Mase
Pasifika Editor

Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for New Zealand's Herald Talanoa section and is dedicated to sharing the stories and voices of our Pacific communities.

Talofa lava, my name is Vaimoana Mase (nee Tapāleao). I’ve been a journalist at the NZ Herald since 2008 and am now the Pasifika editor for the Herald website’s Talanoa section; dedicated to sharing the stories and voices of our Pacific communities. Growing up, I loved to read. That passion for reading soon turned into a passion for writing and storytelling. I was a teenager when the horrifying events of September 11 happened in 2001 and impacted the world. It turned into a pivotal moment in my life too. For weeks, I watched and read all the stories of horror, grief, terror and even hate. But I also read the stories of heroism, bravery, faith and forgiveness. I realised those stories were now a part of our history and I wanted to share such stories too. Some of the most memorable stories I’ve helped to cover include the Mangatepopo canyoning tragedy in 2008, the Samoan tsunami in 2009, the Christchurch earthquake in 2011 and a humbling experience in Vanuatu, in 2019, at the opening of a new eye clinic in Port Vila. Stories like those remind you of the importance of being able to share someone’s lived experience and sometimes require you to put down the pen and, instead, hold someone’s hand. Random fact: I hold two Samoan matai titles, Timuiaipaepaetele and Lealaiauloto, from the villages of Toamua and Lelepa.

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Watch: Jockey dragged around track says she held on due to 'natural instinct' to save horse
Racing

Watch: Jockey dragged around track says she held on due to 'natural instinct' to save horse

14 Jun 02:21 AM
Sol3 Mio opera star on his glamorous marriage - and 74kg weight loss
Talanoa

Sol3 Mio opera star on his glamorous marriage - and 74kg weight loss

07 Jun 05:00 PM

From South Auckland to the world. Pene Pati is booked 3 years in advance for opera shows

Fake Kiwi doctor who provided bogus degree in UK ordered to pay back $913k
New Zealand

Fake Kiwi doctor who provided bogus degree in UK ordered to pay back $913k

04 Jun 09:49 PM

The lie was uncovered when a reporter contacted Auckland Uni to check her qualifications.

Auckland teen wears mum’s ball dress to school ball 27 years later
Talanoa

Auckland teen wears mum’s ball dress to school ball 27 years later

01 Jun 11:00 PM

Auckland teen Kamiya David-Poimafisi, 16, hopes to pass on her ball dress one day.

'My heart is broken': Family mourn 'hero' surgeon at public memorial
Talanoa

'My heart is broken': Family mourn 'hero' surgeon at public memorial

25 May 08:00 PM

Dr Parma Nand rose from 'extreme poverty' to become a top surgeon.

ABs great backs Western Springs community solution, opposing Mowbray’s $300m stadium
New Zealand

ABs great backs Western Springs community solution, opposing Mowbray’s $300m stadium

18 May 05:00 PM

Sir Bryan Williams says it's about preserving access to an iconic city space.

'Armed police, open the door': Cinema cleared as officers sweep mall; man arrested, one on run
New Zealand|crime

'Armed police, open the door': Cinema cleared as officers sweep mall; man arrested, one on run

17 May 09:21 AM

Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.

'You saved my life': Former patients pay tribute to heart surgeon after shock death
Talanoa

'You saved my life': Former patients pay tribute to heart surgeon after shock death

10 May 12:00 AM

Top cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Parma Nand's death has shocked the community.

Renowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64
Talanoa

Renowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64

08 May 06:27 AM

Dr Parma Nand regularly travelled to Fiji to perform heart surgeries for free.

'It's their first language': Why I raise my hearing children with sign language
Talanoa

'It's their first language': Why I raise my hearing children with sign language

06 May 05:00 PM

Rosie Solouota became deaf after contracting measles as a baby - her children can hear.

'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue fever
Talanoa

'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue fever

28 Apr 06:27 AM

Misiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.

Pope Francis' funeral: All you need to know as thousands gather to mourn
World

Pope Francis' funeral: All you need to know as thousands gather to mourn

25 Apr 05:00 PM

Between 200,000 and 500,000 mourners are expected at Pope Francis' funeral today.

'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever
Talanoa

'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever

18 Apr 04:00 AM

Misiafa Lene, 12, was medically evacuated to Auckland where he died of dengue fever.

Cocolicious: The iconic Auckland food stall that makes $30,000 in four days
Talanoa

Cocolicious: The iconic Auckland food stall that makes $30,000 in four days

04 Apr 04:00 PM

Vai and Maka Vimahi started selling island food at the Polyfest to help their family.

Auckland court officers brutally attacked by prisoner
New Zealand

Auckland court officers brutally attacked by prisoner

02 Feb 04:26 AM

One officer suffered a broken jaw, while the other was knocked out cold.

McDonald’s worker injured after arm gets stuck in rubbish compactor
New Zealand

McDonald’s worker injured after arm gets stuck in rubbish compactor

28 Dec 09:43 PM

Emergency services were called to the scene about 1.30am.

NZDF plane en route to Vanuatu quake response diverted after engine trouble
World

NZDF plane en route to Vanuatu quake response diverted after engine trouble

18 Dec 09:59 PM

A Boeing 757 to transport freight and enable evacuation will also fly to Vanuatu.

'We just need to hear from our Govt': Kiwis trapped in Vanuatu plead for mercy flights
Talanoa

'We just need to hear from our Govt': Kiwis trapped in Vanuatu plead for mercy flights

18 Dec 01:32 AM

An Auckland couple and their two young children are among Kiwis stuck in Vanuatu.

Moana 2: Disney princess now an island chief, Tautai Moana
Talanoa

Moana 2: Disney princess now an island chief, Tautai Moana

28 Nov 03:30 AM

Set three years after the first film, Moana is now a leader and master navigator.

'He was really cold': Man describes rescue of pilot who ditched plane in Tasman Bay
New Zealand

'He was really cold': Man describes rescue of pilot who ditched plane in Tasman Bay

19 Nov 09:05 PM

They were looking for him for 10 minutes – then someone saw something bright in the water.

'Reckless, unlawful, irresponsible': Police furious at Tamaki's highway convoy
New Zealand

'Reckless, unlawful, irresponsible': Police furious at Tamaki's highway convoy

16 Nov 04:53 AM

Police say thousands of people were affected by Saturday's convoy.

Off-duty lifeguards' desperate attempt to save woman's life at notorious West Auckland beach
New Zealand

Off-duty lifeguards' desperate attempt to save woman's life at notorious West Auckland beach

13 Nov 03:15 AM

The victim's family were at the beach shortly before paramedics pronounced she had died.

$100k in 24 hours: Generous donors give last cents to replace spoiled frozen food
Talanoa

$100k in 24 hours: Generous donors give last cents to replace spoiled frozen food

07 Nov 12:10 AM

"Sorry it's not much. But you deserve this," one donor wrote.

Community rallies to help save Christmas for struggling families
Talanoa

Community rallies to help save Christmas for struggling families

05 Nov 08:20 PM

The community has stepped up to help those in need.

'It felt racist': Man accused of attempted Costco theft claims staff discriminated against him
New Zealand

'It felt racist': Man accused of attempted Costco theft claims staff discriminated against him

02 Nov 04:55 AM

Joao Diniz, 21, was shopping with his mum when he was accused by a staff member.

Watch: All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke leads impromptu haka in British pub with 'four Kiwi guys'
Rugby

Watch: All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke leads impromptu haka in British pub with 'four Kiwi guys'

02 Nov 01:20 AM

The legendary No 8 was not afraid to show off the haka.

Chronic truancy reaches 'crisis point', tens of thousands missing weeks of school
New Zealand

Chronic truancy reaches 'crisis point', tens of thousands missing weeks of school

29 Oct 04:00 PM

More than 80,000 students missed more than three weeks of school in term two this year.

'A miracle from God': Survivor of triple-fatal SH1 truck crash marks 21st birthday
Talanoa

'A miracle from God': Survivor of triple-fatal SH1 truck crash marks 21st birthday

26 Oct 04:00 PM

Lapi Fanuasā hasn't been able to speak two months after Ramarama crash that killed brother

'I got to have a life': The kidney donation that changed a young woman's world
Talanoa

'I got to have a life': The kidney donation that changed a young woman's world

12 Oct 04:00 PM

Helotu Kofe was 19 when she was told she needed a kidney to live - her brother stepped up.

Fire on HMNZS Manawanui broke out in engine room - Samoan officials
Talanoa

Fire on HMNZS Manawanui broke out in engine room - Samoan officials

10 Oct 09:02 PM

Work continues at the site today, as a tapu (ban) remains in place at Tafitoala Coast.

'It was so rough': Rescuer tells of harrowing mission to save doomed Navy ship crew
Talanoa

'It was so rough': Rescuer tells of harrowing mission to save doomed Navy ship crew

09 Oct 04:00 PM

He was among rescuers who braved choppy seas to help the Manawanui crew.

Sea life dying: Villagers, tourists start to feel impact of Manawanui sinking
Talanoa

Sea life dying: Villagers, tourists start to feel impact of Manawanui sinking

08 Oct 12:23 AM

Locals are stepping up to help clear as much rubbish from the ocean they depend on.

Strong smell of oil reported after Manawanui sinking
Talanoa

Strong smell of oil reported after Manawanui sinking

06 Oct 10:47 PM

Samoan authorities are looking at the environmental impacts of the sinking disaster.

'I couldn't stop my tears': 2yo remembered as a ‘happy princess’ after fatal Māngere house fire
Talanoa

'I couldn't stop my tears': 2yo remembered as a ‘happy princess’ after fatal Māngere house fire

27 Sep 05:00 PM

"She was a happy princess."

'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
Talanoa

'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash

21 Sep 12:00 AM

The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.

'I started to run': Grey Lynn shooting witness says family too scared to return home
New Zealand

'I started to run': Grey Lynn shooting witness says family too scared to return home

07 Sep 07:00 AM

A family on Tuarangi Rd has moved out after ongoing trouble in the neighbourhood.

Tears and memories at Kīngi Tūheitia tangi: 'I was here for his mother's final day, now I'm here for his'
Talanoa

Tears and memories at Kīngi Tūheitia tangi: 'I was here for his mother's final day, now I'm here for his'

05 Sep 06:59 AM

Ruta Wright, 72, has seen the funerals of two Māori monarchs.

Hawaiian-Tongan singer Josh Tatofi a big hit at Pacific Music Awards
Talanoa

Hawaiian-Tongan singer Josh Tatofi a big hit at Pacific Music Awards

29 Aug 09:30 PM

Island drums, song and dance herald 20th anniversary of Pacific Music Awards.

Emotional service held in memory of Samoan seasonal workers killed in crash
Talanoa

Emotional service held in memory of Samoan seasonal workers killed in crash

29 Aug 03:17 AM

There were emotional scenes as Samoan hymns were sang and prayers said.

Pacific Music Awards: The top 5 artists to win big over the years
Talanoa

Pacific Music Awards: The top 5 artists to win big over the years

28 Aug 10:00 PM

Some of the Pacific's and NZ's most well-known artists will be celebrated big tonight.

'Unbelievable': Family identify father-of-six and two nephews as SH1 crash victims
Talanoa

'Unbelievable': Family identify father-of-six and two nephews as SH1 crash victims

27 Aug 05:00 PM

'One is bad enough, but three from the same family. We just cried and cried.'

'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks
Talanoa

'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks

27 Aug 12:31 AM

Among the three killed were two Samoan seasonal workers due to go home this week.

Cause of crash that killed Samoan seasonal workers revealed
New Zealand

Cause of crash that killed Samoan seasonal workers revealed

26 Aug 08:11 PM

Three victims were among a group of workers travelling from Bay of Plenty to Auckland.

Tongan-Kiwi cousins celebrate Tongan language week on YouTube
Talanoa

Tongan-Kiwi cousins celebrate Tongan language week on YouTube

23 Aug 05:00 PM

Youngsters team up with Tongan musician Soakai "Solar" Malamala for epic song drop.

'She couldn't hold her spoon': Rare symptom in 4-year-old
Talanoa

'She couldn't hold her spoon': Rare symptom in 4-year-old

09 Aug 05:00 PM

The 4-year-old had not had a sore throat but she had rheumatic fever

'Kill them too': Pregnant woman rescues toddler during gang brawl after rugby game
New Zealand

'Kill them too': Pregnant woman rescues toddler during gang brawl after rugby game

29 Jul 06:43 AM

Police said no arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing.

Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves
Talanoa

Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves

09 Jul 05:00 PM

About 193,000 children in NZ have eczema, which is more prevalent in Pasifika and Māori.

Tributes flowing after popular First XV rugby coach dies
Talanoa

Tributes flowing after popular First XV rugby coach dies

09 Jul 01:00 AM

The 46yo was a staunch St Pat's old boy and was this year's head coach.

Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament
Talanoa

Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament

06 Jul 05:00 PM

She was just 5 months old when she attended her first march for justice for Samoans.

Road rage crash: Innocent motorist killed was much-loved family man
New Zealand

Road rage crash: Innocent motorist killed was much-loved family man

02 Jul 12:15 AM

Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.

Premium
'Nothing better': Top Waikato surgeon on his life-changing work in Samoa
Talanoa

'Nothing better': Top Waikato surgeon on his life-changing work in Samoa

30 Jun 05:00 PM

Dr Askar Kukkady is still performing miracles, 20 years on.

Devil made her kill: Murder-accused author Sia Figiel appears in court
Talanoa

Devil made her kill: Murder-accused author Sia Figiel appears in court

18 Jun 02:10 AM

The writer is charged with the murder of 78yo Dr Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard.

Paris Olympics 2024: Teenager due to represent Tonga dies in diving accident
Talanoa

Paris Olympics 2024: Teenager due to represent Tonga dies in diving accident

17 Jun 05:59 AM

JJ Rice, 18, was raised in Tonga and often spoke about his love for his island home.

'I hope there's space for more of our people at the table'
Talanoa

'I hope there's space for more of our people at the table'

11 Jun 06:15 AM

It started with two friends from South Auckland who had an idea for a new podcast.

'We saw people still digging in the rubble trying to find their loved ones'
Talanoa

'We saw people still digging in the rubble trying to find their loved ones'

10 Jun 05:00 PM

Just over two weeks have passed since the devastating landslide killed up to 670 people.

'I aim to portray a paradise where people aren't judged on their gender or sexuality'
Talanoa

'I aim to portray a paradise where people aren't judged on their gender or sexuality'

05 Jun 02:00 AM

Proud fa'afafine (transwoman) artist Yuki Kihara has an exhibition with a message.

Last call for submissions to help support Samoan citizenship bill
Talanoa

Last call for submissions to help support Samoan citizenship bill

31 May 02:10 AM

Submissions close tonight at 11.59pm.

Celebrated Pacific author charged with murder of fellow writer in Samoa
Talanoa

Celebrated Pacific author charged with murder of fellow writer in Samoa

30 May 01:50 AM

Preliminary findings showed the victim suffered multiple stab wounds.

'He is the proudest little Samoan boy ever'
Talanoa

'He is the proudest little Samoan boy ever'

28 May 05:00 PM

Ask 3-year-old Samson Salima what his name is and he will answer in Samoan - Samasoni.

Samoan Language Week: Try 'talofa lava' this week
Talanoa

Samoan Language Week: Try 'talofa lava' this week

25 May 10:25 PM

Give "talofa lava" a go in honour of Samoan Language Week.

Samoans urged to stand up for citizenship bill
Talanoa

Samoans urged to stand up for citizenship bill

24 May 08:45 PM

"Who else will do it, if not us? Samoa mo Samoa."

'We'll move fast': Government waits for approval to rescue hundreds of Kiwis in Noumea
Talanoa

'We'll move fast': Government waits for approval to rescue hundreds of Kiwis in Noumea

20 May 05:00 PM

Stranded Kiwi describes a lack of communication and an emergency number that doesn't work.

'Help is coming': Women, children and elderly to be evacuated first from New Caledonia
Talanoa

'Help is coming': Women, children and elderly to be evacuated first from New Caledonia

19 May 08:35 PM

French authorities say an operation to clear the main road was successful.

Double-fatal fire: Cafe Hanoi executive chef pays tribute to his workers
Talanoa

Double-fatal fire: Cafe Hanoi executive chef pays tribute to his workers

18 May 06:54 AM

"They weren’t scared of hard work. They would’ve done well."

NZ's animal-related deaths: 37 people killed in past 15 years - bees, elephant among list
New Zealand

NZ's animal-related deaths: 37 people killed in past 15 years - bees, elephant among list

15 May 05:00 PM

The Coroner has released a list of animals, sharsk and insects that have proven deadly.

Ministerial delegation to spend more time in Vanuatu ahead of final leg
Talanoa

Ministerial delegation to spend more time in Vanuatu ahead of final leg

15 May 03:50 AM

The Government has announced a total of $15.5m for climate change and policing in Vanuatu.

Deputy PM Winston Peters announces multi-million dollar solar upgrade in PNG
Talanoa

Deputy PM Winston Peters announces multi-million dollar solar upgrade in PNG

13 May 02:30 AM

Deputy PM Winston Peters leads a whirl-wind trip around Melanesia and Tuvalu this week.

'Couldn't believe it': Kiwi shoppers left 'deflated' by supermarket prize error
New Zealand

'Couldn't believe it': Kiwi shoppers left 'deflated' by supermarket prize error

09 May 02:18 AM

"We celebrated our $30 windfall for a few hours yesterday then were very deflated."

Niueans to consider leader's name change in constitutional reform
Talanoa

Niueans to consider leader's name change in constitutional reform

08 May 02:00 AM

The island nation's leader is currently known as the Premier.

Premium
86yo Kiwi man attacked, hospitalised in Italy while on dream tour
New Zealand

86yo Kiwi man attacked, hospitalised in Italy while on dream tour

07 May 05:00 PM

Michael Johnson was on a dream opera tour in Italy when he was allegedly attacked.

Travellers to Samoa advised to get insurance including medical evacuation
Talanoa

Travellers to Samoa advised to get insurance including medical evacuation

01 May 12:25 AM

Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people.

Attacked waiting for bus: Boy left bruised, needing psychological help
New Zealand

Attacked waiting for bus: Boy left bruised, needing psychological help

29 Apr 10:20 PM

Police investigating two separate attacks within half an hour at West Auckland station.

Samoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special performance at Gallipoli
Talanoa

Samoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special performance at Gallipoli

24 Apr 05:00 PM

'It’s breathtaking how beautiful the place is, but a tragedy...what people went through.'

Dengue fever in Samoa: 'Pack insect repellent'
Talanoa

Dengue fever in Samoa: 'Pack insect repellent'

19 Apr 05:00 AM

Samoa is dealing with more than 200 recorded cases of dengue fever.

'Your mum will always be your hero, your angel and your mum' - tribute to slain mum of baby girl
World

'Your mum will always be your hero, your angel and your mum' - tribute to slain mum of baby girl

15 Apr 03:30 AM

In the face of adversity, there is also generosity.

'It's about addressing a historical wrong' - Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono
Talanoa

'It's about addressing a historical wrong' - Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono

10 Apr 04:15 AM

The bill to remove the Citizenship [Western Samoa] Act 1982 is up for its first reading.

Yolande Ah Chong, 55, remembered for championing Pacific communities
Talanoa

Yolande Ah Chong, 55, remembered for championing Pacific communities

02 Apr 03:30 AM

The broadcaster was known for her bubbly personality, humour and passion to help Pasifika.

Editorial: Comparing Pasifika and Māori university spaces to Ku Klux Klan disrespectful
Editorial

Editorial: Comparing Pasifika and Māori university spaces to Ku Klux Klan disrespectful

30 Mar 04:00 PM

OPINION: The sign could've been worded better, but the space is not the problem.

Constable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea Pidgin
Talanoa

Constable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea Pidgin

28 Mar 04:00 PM

Gerard Pambuai's children know when mum is serious - she starts speaking another language.

Watch: Kiwi student, 13, wows in Samoan speech competition
Talanoa

Watch: Kiwi student, 13, wows in Samoan speech competition

22 Mar 10:55 PM

"When you speak another language, it's powerful." - Bethsharon Mattocks, 13.

Auckland Secondary Schools' Polyfest celebrates 49 years
Talanoa

Auckland Secondary Schools' Polyfest celebrates 49 years

19 Mar 04:00 PM

More than 8000 students from 239 Auckland high schools are performing this year.

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