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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.

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.

What happens to Sir Bob Jones' $2 billion+ legacy a year after his death?

'Key thing to know is that Bob's biggest wish is that he wanted the business to continue.'

'Denied' – Auckland restaurant opened four years ago fails to win building consent

Joanna Pidgeon says it should be demolished or the council should take action.

Grandmother’s anger after buses refuse student who forgot wallet

Auckland Transport says drivers should not leave children behind, fare or not.

‘Trusted NZ lieutenant’ jailed over $833k cold-call fraud

The trio deliberately targeted elderly victims, gaining remote access to their computers.

Breakers sign sharpshooting guard Preston Le Gassick for next season

He averaged 21.3 points and 5.8 assists for the Gold Coast Rollers.

'Unwell' racist bus attacker suffers serious burns after later setting apartment ablaze

The woman can now be named, and set a building on fire last year.