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'I get off the plane and feel at home': John Campbell on his Samoan chief title

He is John Campbell, the journalist, and also Toleafoa John, the Samoan matai.

Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?

ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.

AI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to experts

The woman was shopping at a Rotorua New World when she was asked to leave the store.

Desperate families pawn off priceless cultural treasures for quick buck

In Polynesia, tapa cloth and fine mats handed down generations can be worth thousands.

Parliament shock: Act, NZ First side with opposition as Nats vote against bill

Act and NZ First have helped the Green Party bill get to select committee.

Yolande Ah Chong, 55, remembered for championing Pacific communities

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

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

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

Government cuts will hit Pasifika communities hard

Spending at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples will be slashed by 40 per cent.

'Don’t be scared to try something new' - Marcellin College student Tomislav Jurisich

Tomislav Jurisich, 17, has performed on the Tongan stage at Polyfest three times.

Sun comes out to play on first day of Polyfest

Day 1 of this year's ASB Polyfest saw hundreds of students take to the stage.

Auckland Secondary Schools' Polyfest celebrates 49 years

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

'No child should get sick or die of measles' - World Health Organization

A priority on Covid-19 vaccinations has led to other routine vaccinations being forgotten.

Is it time for the Pasifika Festival to move to South Auckland? 'It makes sense'

In previous years, the community has called for Pasifika to be moved to the Southside.

In pictures: Thousands turn out for Auckland’s Pasifika Festival

11 Pacific Island nations are represented at the event and a number of MPs were spotted.

Pacific obesity crisis: When big is no longer beautiful

A recent study reveals 9 of 10 countries with the most obese people are in the Pacific.

'I don’t think people understand how much of ourselves we put on the line'

Tongan-Kiwi actor JP Foliaki shares about his journey in the acting world.

'Beneficial for all': Manioro movement a shining light for Hawke's Bay's Rainbow Plus community

Manioro saw hundreds come together to celebrate inclusion and diversity.