PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApple-picking begins early for Hawke's Bay group with new varietyThe apple-picking season has started early for some growers.30 Jan 11:41 PM
WorldCovid hits one of the last uninfected places on the planetKiribati was among the last places in the world to have avoided any virus outbreaks.28 Jan 06:11 AM
WorldCovid 19: Samoa to go into nationwide lockdownIt comes after the number of confirmed cases in flight from Brisbane grew from 10 to 15.21 Jan 10:17 PM
WorldTen new cases of Covid-19 recorded in SamoaThe arrivals from Australia are believed to have the Omicron variant.20 Jan 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Pray for us': Tonga hit by large waves after massive underwater volcanic eruptionTongans rush for high land after tsunami warning and surging waves hit mainland.15 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelThe real reason Samoa's tourism industry is sufferingSamoa's backbone, the tourism industry is struggling, but there is hope.06 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandOmicron on collision course with summer: The holiday pandemic risksPacific, Asian travel bubbles were considered in winter - but staffing was stretched.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYou'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.15 Dec 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelPacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islandsFlop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.14 Dec 08:00 PM
Rugby World CupHighlanders party: All Blacks KO-ed, England star punched, furniture torchedTwo Highlanders test stars need medical treatment - and police were called to wild party04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherMatthias Luafutu: 'Acting was escapism'Award-winning actor Matthias Luafutu gets candid about challenges and healing.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's real': Auckland councillor's heartache after aunt dies of CovidAlf Filipaina's uncle is still fighting for his life in ICU.23 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Man on Auckland flight to Samoa escapes quarantine, found at local bankMan's absence was picked up during the morning count at 6am.20 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tairawhiti's Covid missionLocal Focus: Hauora Tairawhiti's Covid vaccination mission for Gisborne District.11 Oct 08:30 PM
WorldSamoa mass vaccinates in two-day lockdownAuthorities aim for 100 per cent vaccinated as those willing put a red flag on their door.23 Sep 06:20 PM
WorldSamoan MPs finally sworn in, bitter rivals embraceThe Samoan Prime Minister and her predecessor embraced to cheers in Parliament today.17 Sep 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ squandered 2019 measles 'practice run' for CovidDid New Zealand waste the learning opportunities from the measles outbreak of 2019?05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherAnapela Polata'ivao: 'I want to tell stories about the human condition'Anapela Polataivao is an actor, writer, director with numerous awards under her belt.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandImpact of the Dawn Raids in the Wellington RegionWellington's Pasifika community has reflected on the impact of the Dawn Raids.02 Aug 02:22 AM
WorldSamoa's first female leader faces a challenging future at home and abroadAfter months of constitutional stalemate, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has prevailed.28 Jul 08:35 AM
WorldSamoa's first female PM takes office after constitutional crisisFiame Naomi Mata'afa finally able to take office today.27 Jul 05:35 AM
WorldSamoa's new govt expects to take up office tomorrowOn Friday, the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the FAST government's validity.26 Jul 04:26 AM
WorldSamoa election: Former PM Tuilaepa admits defeat after Head of State's declarationTuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has finally conceded defeat.26 Jul 02:35 AM
WorldSamoa's outgoing PM refuses to concede despite Court of Appeal lossTuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi told local media the court's decision is unconstitutional.23 Jul 10:25 PM
WorldSamoa court declares FAST Party new governmentSamoa's Court of Appeal has ruled that the country has a new government.23 Jul 06:21 AM
SportManu Samoa rugby players defend pitch invader from security guard'I understand the security guard is just doing his job.'19 Jul 09:26 PM
New ZealandMan 'hated everybody' after enduring abuse at Ōwairaka Boys' HomeThe theft of his name led a Pacific Island boy down a path of state care.19 Jul 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Will immigration law reform follow dawn raids apology?Will there be the follow-up and immigration reform that the Pasifika community deserves?18 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldSamoa's caretaker govt wants judges removed from contempt caseSamoa's caretaker prime minister and attorney general are filing a recusal application.03 Jul 12:03 AM
WorldSamoa election crisis: Parliament ordered to sit within a weekSamoa's Supreme Court has warned that failure to comply will force it to act.28 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandBack up dawn raids apology with repeal of racist laws, say Pacific leadersPostponement of formal apology event gives Govt time to consider meaningful action.24 Jun 09:35 PM
New ZealandCovid in Wellington: Major tech conference cancelled, sport organisers wait on adviceNine hundred people were due to attend tonight's Sport and Recreation Awards at TSB Arena.22 Jun 09:09 PM
New ZealandGang member's funeral closes main road: Police investigating driving behaviourAnyone seen putting others in danger will be held accountable, police say.18 Jun 05:00 PM
