'The world loved and adored you, but we were your world': Heartfelt tribute from rugby great's widow
Va'aiga Tuigamala touched the lives of many, family and friends say at final farewell.
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Inga taken on last lap around the rugby field after emotional funeral
Family pay emotional tribute to beloved rugby great.
Deportees from New Zealand 'fuelling Pacific Islands drug addiction'
Study says deportation policies are making drug problems worse in Pacific nations.
Apple-picking begins early for Hawke's Bay group with new variety
The apple-picking season has started early for some growers.
Covid hits one of the last uninfected places on the planet
Kiribati was among the last places in the world to have avoided any virus outbreaks.
Covid 19: Samoa to go into nationwide lockdown
It comes after the number of confirmed cases in flight from Brisbane grew from 10 to 15.
Ten new cases of Covid-19 recorded in Samoa
The arrivals from Australia are believed to have the Omicron variant.
'Pray for us': Tonga hit by large waves after massive underwater volcanic eruption
Tongans rush for high land after tsunami warning and surging waves hit mainland.
The real reason Samoa's tourism industry is suffering
Samoa's backbone, the tourism industry is struggling, but there is hope.
Omicron on collision course with summer: The holiday pandemic risks
Pacific, Asian travel bubbles were considered in winter - but staffing was stretched.
You've done it Auckland! All 3 DHBs reach 90% jab target, what next?
After 10 months, Auckland's DHBs have all reached a historic milestone.
Pacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islands
Flop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.
Highlanders party: All Blacks KO-ed, England star punched, furniture torched
Two Highlanders test stars need medical treatment - and police were called to wild party
Matthias Luafutu: 'Acting was escapism'
Award-winning actor Matthias Luafutu gets candid about challenges and healing.
'It's real': Auckland councillor's heartache after aunt dies of Covid
Alf Filipaina's uncle is still fighting for his life in ICU.
Covid-19: Man on Auckland flight to Samoa escapes quarantine, found at local bank
Man's absence was picked up during the morning count at 6am.
Local Focus: Tairawhiti's Covid mission
Local Focus: Hauora Tairawhiti's Covid vaccination mission for Gisborne District.
Samoa mass vaccinates in two-day lockdown
Authorities aim for 100 per cent vaccinated as those willing put a red flag on their door.
Samoan MPs finally sworn in, bitter rivals embrace
The Samoan Prime Minister and her predecessor embraced to cheers in Parliament today.
NZ squandered 2019 measles 'practice run' for Covid
Did New Zealand waste the learning opportunities from the measles outbreak of 2019?
Anapela Polata'ivao: 'I want to tell stories about the human condition'
Anapela Polataivao is an actor, writer, director with numerous awards under her belt.
Impact of the Dawn Raids in the Wellington Region
Wellington's Pasifika community has reflected on the impact of the Dawn Raids.
Samoa's first female leader faces a challenging future at home and abroad
After months of constitutional stalemate, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has prevailed.
Samoa's first female PM takes office after constitutional crisis
Fiame Naomi Mata'afa finally able to take office today.
Samoa's new govt expects to take up office tomorrow
On Friday, the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the FAST government's validity.
Samoa election: Former PM Tuilaepa admits defeat after Head of State's declaration
Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has finally conceded defeat.
Samoa's outgoing PM refuses to concede despite Court of Appeal loss
Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi told local media the court's decision is unconstitutional.
Samoa court declares FAST Party new government
Samoa's Court of Appeal has ruled that the country has a new government.
Manu Samoa rugby players defend pitch invader from security guard
'I understand the security guard is just doing his job.'
Man 'hated everybody' after enduring abuse at Ōwairaka Boys' Home
The theft of his name led a Pacific Island boy down a path of state care.
Sasha Borissenko: Will immigration law reform follow dawn raids apology?
Will there be the follow-up and immigration reform that the Pasifika community deserves?
Samoa's caretaker govt wants judges removed from contempt case
Samoa's caretaker prime minister and attorney general are filing a recusal application.
Samoa election crisis: Parliament ordered to sit within a week
Samoa's Supreme Court has warned that failure to comply will force it to act.