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Air NZ is putting on more flights from Samoa and Japan to bring home stranded passengers.
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Carmel Sepuloni’s deputy PM appointment symbolic for NZ, Pacific leaders say
NZ's first deputy prime minister of Pacific descent will bring positive changes.
NBA legend Shaq O'Neal to be made a Samoan matai
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is set to receive a Samoan chief title next year.
Samoan flag top five sought after item on Trade Me last month
The Samoan flag was one of the most sought after items on Trade Me last month.
Zion Savea, 8, wows the crowds with his fire knife dancing skills
Zion Savea, 8, is an upcoming ailao afi (fire knife) dancer from South Auckland.
Where are you from? The question brown people know all too well
Where are you really from? Where are your people from? Is that offensive?
Michael Burgess: The biggest shame about Toa Samoa’s World Cup run
Sunday’s World Cup final feels like the end of something special.
Fan frenzy: Police warning as Toa Samoa supporters take to city streets, fan zone event announced
League supporters have turned up in numbers today to Auckland's CBD ahead of the final.
Opinion: Rugby league final more than just a game for Samoans
Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio highlights a fantastic week for Samoans.
‘Cheehoo!’ - Samoans in Auckland celebrate as Toa Samoa take on Kangaroos
South Auckland's streets are set for a Samoan invasion this Saturday.
'Fly your flags high': Toa Samoa fans urged to celebrate safely this weekend
Police increase presence on streets amid World Cup final excitement.
Watch: Samoa fans take over Auckland streets after RLWC semifinal win
Samoan fans are parading around Auckland streets this morning to mark the win.
Artwork by Fatu Feu'u to feature on glasses to help preventable blindness in the Pacific
Samoan artist Fatu Feu'u teams up with Specsavers to help kick blindness in the Pacific.
Samoan actor Fa'afiaula Sagote remembered for bringing depth to movie role
Beloved actor who appeared on the first Samoan language feature film has died.
Grandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised
Pasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.
Samoa reviews overseas employer schemes
Local businesses that lose skilled manpower are facing difficulty finding local workers.
Auckland Airport creates new lounge area for overnight transit passengers after shambles
Auckland Airport apologies to stranded passengers, new lounge to be set up from today.
Heart of the Pacific: Why Samoa is the authentic island getaway
Scenic adventures, cultural sights or cocktails from a sun lounger - Samoa has it all
Samoa drops all pre-travel Covid tests, announces full opening of borders
Travellers to Samoa no longer have to give proof of Covid RAT test results or vaccination.
Pasifika leaders represent region at Queen's funeral, young royal mistaken for island queen
Pacific royalty and leaders from around the region joined mourners at the Queen's funeral.
Extract: 'My Husband is Sāmoan, so Talofa' - the erasive racial politics of Judith Collins
Patrick Thomsen analyses 'Erasive Racial Politics of Judith Collins' in an edited extract.
Guard of honour and tea with the Samoan PM for Governor-General
Dame Cindy Kiro's trip to celebrate Samoa's 60th Independence continues.
Governor-General in Samoa for independence celebrations
Dame Cindy Kiro will meet the PM and attend several events.
501 set to be deported to NZ over 'savage' NSW attack wins reprieve
The man only lived in New Zealand between the ages of 16 and 17.
Riverdale star KJ Apa becomes a Samoan chief, vows to serve community
Riverdale star KJ Apa has a new title and responsibility as a Samoan chief.
Pacific aviation is struggling to take off after the pandemic – how can the 'blue continent' stay connected?
Opening up is not as simple as flipping a switch.
Commonwealth Games: 13 medals to Pacific nations, a historic first medal for Niue
Six Pacific nations are heading home with medals after a successful Commonwealth Games.
Passengers, crew celebrate Samoa return: most musical flight in the Pacific
Tuesday's flight was an emotional one, reuniting Samoa with their international agia.
PM in Samoa: Ardern and Kiwi delegation welcomed in style
Visit commemorates 60 years of friendship between the island nation and NZ.
PM Jacinda Ardern touches down in Samoa with Kiwi delegation
Visit commemorates 60 years of friendship between the island nation and NZ.
PM Jacinda Ardern set to arrive in Samoa as borders reopen
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to touch down in Samoa this afternoon.
All Blacks star Patrick Tuipulotu's top picks for a Samoan holiday
With borders opening next week, it's the perfect time to plan an island getaway
Emotional reunions expected as Samoa's borders reopen next week
Samoa's borders officially open again next week - with the first flights from NZ full.
Treaty of Friendship visit: PM Jacinda Ardern to travel to Samoa
PM Jacinda Ardern will lead a delegation to Samoa early next week.