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Samoa issues public health notice as NZ enters fifth Covid wave
With close ties to New Zealand, Samoa is urging its public to get a Covid booster.
Kiwi volunteers build new Salvation Army base in Tongan village in record time
Up to 15 volunteers from New Zealand travelled to Tonga for the project.
Pacific talent agency opens in the heart of Māngere
"Our community does not want anymore $2, vape, chicken and chips or laundromat shops.”
Sir John Key's challenge to Luxon to deliver on great panda promise
Former PM challenges incoming one to pick up his lost zoo dream.
‘One in three will die from heart disease’: Heart specialists warn NZ’s progress is flat-lining
Of the 10,000 deaths each year, a quarter were found to be avoidable.
Nauru President David Adeang 'stormed out' during main leaders conference
There is trouble in paradise following a dramatic walkout by the Nauru delegation.
Social media utilised by Pacific Islands Forum to connect with youth
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60,000 Māori and Pasifika students still not attending school
Continued disruptions include Covid-19, extreme weather, and the cost of living.
Pasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new Government
Act has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.
Chef Michael Meredith: How selling pancakes in Apia turned into a career in food
"That’s probably one of my first ever food memories."
Incoming Govt looks unlikely to have any Pasifika MPs
National's Angee Nicholas was set to be the sole Pacific MP in Government.
Polynesian Panthers share revolutionary spirit at Flaxmere College
The young revolutionaries stood up to racism - but the fight continues.
'A Pacific academy would be game-changing for the region’
A science academy in the Pacific would help unite Pasifika scholars with unique knowledge.
First Samoan woman to compete in top Oceania billiards tournament
'It's not just a game. It involves concentration, math and angles.'
'The picture of Kolisi holding the Webb Ellis Cup is definitely doing that for youth'
Sonny Bill Williams says the Springboks' win will inspire youth and those in poverty.
New app aims to keep Pacific languages alive
Users can learn Samoan, Tongan, Niuean, Tokelauan, Fijian, Rotuman and Cook Islands Māori.
Three people killed in Vanuatu during devastating Tropical Cyclone Lola
Residents in Vanuatu are picking up the pieces after Tropical Cyclone Lola.
Massey High School First XV players inspired by lifetime trip
"It doesn’t matter what community you’re from or what your background is.”
‘I went from people reporting on me to reporting my own stories’
“Smash through these doors and build a new one for everyone," reporter Will Sangster says.
‘A heck of a lot of pain’: Former boxer on Pasifika suicide stats
"We do our best to serve and support along with other community groups." - Dave Letele
Bruce McLaren Intermediate introduces lavalava and ie faitaga for students
Bruce McLaren Intermediate is the latest school to introduce lavalava to its uniform.
Keeping Tokelauan language and culture alive: 'A collective responsibility'
Tokelauan Language Week wraps up this year's Pacific language week series.
Vanuatu bracing for TC Lola: 'We're praying the cyclone will turn'
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said officials are monitoring Lola.
Napier Girls' High School introduces lavalava to uniforms
"It actually makes us girls a lot more confident."
'I questioned whether it was acceptable to identify as Niuean'
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'When we touched down, we were in tears': Tongan church group stranded in Israel back in NZ
A Tongan-Kiwi church group stuck in Israel has finally made it back to Aotearoa.
Toa Samoa rugby league team thank Kiwi fans, ready for big weekend
Toa Samoa take on the Kiwis at Eden Park this weekend.
New Pacific MPs in Parliament: 'My intention is to bring the hood'
Angee Nicholas, Fa'anana Efeso Collins and Lemauga Lydia Sosene are proud Pasifika MPs.
Anatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three years
Ardern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?
'There are no formal immigration pathways...to migrate here for climate reasons'
More people living on low-lying islands are moving to NZ because of the climate crisis.
Tongan-Kiwi Andre Fa'aoso aims to boost cultural knowledge at Yale
Andre Fa'aoso is settling into life at Yale and aims to grow Pacific culture on campus.