Samoan medical student to study disease rate in South Island
Pacific children 80 times more likely to contract rheumatic fever than non-Pacific kids.
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'History': Fiji team welcomed to Aims Games, gets tips from rugby sevens great
“It was cool for them to meet a legend."
Australia hands over final suspect Talalelei Pauga
Talalelei Pauga has been charged with conspiracy to murder ex-Samoan PM.
Sarai Bareman: Kiwi Fifa boss on sexism in football, Auckland shootings and brother's MMA success
Sarai Bareman and brother Eugene have had a meteoric rise from humble beginnings.
Breaking: Rita Ora doesn’t know Taika Waititi’s ethnicity
Is her husband Māori or is he ‘half a Sāmoan’? The pop star simply doesn’t know.
'I felt like I wasn’t getting the same opportunities, growing up poor'
Fashion stylist Sammy Salsa got his first job at 14yo to help his struggling family.
Tausaga wins discus gold at world championships
Tausaga launched a throw that beat her personal best by more than four metres.
Watch: Aupito William Sio gives final speech shirtless and in full Samoan finery
Aupito William Sio decided to go out in Samoan style.
A call for more Pasifika women in sporting spaces - on and off field
"There aren't enough of us in the arena."
Two jailed for plot to kill former Samoan Prime Minister
Four men had planned to murder former PM Tuilaepa at Siusega Catholic Cathedral in 2019.
Business hub: First woman, first non-engineer becomes Beca boss
Amelia Linzey on her planned legacy, biggest project, and the one she's worked on longest.
'Just give me three years': Victor J Sefo's promise to his parents
Victor J Sefo's unofficial Samoan anthem '685' wins big.
New podcast delves into issues affecting young Pasifika living in NZ
Mariner Fagaiava and Allyssa Verna-Pula host new podcast: Island Roots Auckland Ways.
Samoan-Kiwi muso behind Manu Samoa rugby's official World Cup song
Lani Alo is the voice behind the Samoan rugby team's official Rugby World Cup song.
Basketball: Manurewa brothers set to play ball in the US
Frank and William Passi have big dreams to one day play in the NBA.
US giving more money for disaster risk reduction in Samoa
The United States' Second Gentleman has announced a US$2.6 million grant from USAid.
'Their whole world ripped away': Shooting victim a doting father with young daughter
Solomona To'oto'o, 45, was his family's sole breadwinner and the father of a 6yo girl.
Devastated mother of shooting victim describes unbearable grief
Mena Sipiliano will travel to New Zealand from Samoa for her eldest son's funeral.
Women’s waka ama coach shows mettle after Omāhu home damaged in cyclone
"They inspire our wāhine."
Matthew Hooton: Dawn raids failure a new low
OPINION: First there was KiwiBuild, then the failure to stop dawn raids after an apology.
Travel data shows autumn tourism slowdown despite record migrant numbers
Kiwis fly back from holiday hotpsots, but fewer foreign tourists land in May.
When a cousin pulled out, the tattooist needed someone to step in
It was meant to be a trip to watch her cousin getting a tattoo - then she pulled out.
Samoan tattooist Li'aifaiva Imo Levi on what inspires him
The tattooist behind Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni's tatau shares about his journey.
Watch: 'Its own level of pain' - Deputy PM on getting a Samoan tatau
After six hours, intricate patterns now cover her legs.
Court voids suspension of Samoa’s former prime minister
Samoa's Supreme Court rules the suspension was unconstitutional.
Deputy PM to get traditional Samoan tattoo - the malu
Carmel Sepuloni is about to undergo one of Samoa’s oldest traditions.
Shining a light on a Pacific literary treasure and the connection to a famous author
Wanda Ieremia-Allan still finds treasures while researching Samoa's oldest newspaper.
Health authorities hope school break will curb virus
Daycare centres have been closed because of the highly contagious virus.
Genetic variant found in Māori, Pacific people could boost ‘good’ cholesterol
Otago University researchers find Polynesian-specific variant may have good health effect.
Heavy rain in Samoa causes flooding, infrastructure damage
Savaii is the most affected with roads submerged by overflows.
'Open the windows': Kiwi dance pro shares his unusual travel tips
The Pacific NZ Dance Festival director's most memorable holidays.
‘It took me a long time to be proud of myself’, American Idol winner Iam Tongi reveals
The 18-year-old sensation became the first Pacific Islander to win the popular award.