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'It will not be paid': Tonga stands firm against US$1m ransom
Australian cyber experts are helping Tonga investigate the breach.
'More than a game': What the future holds for Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika face a $7m income shortfall for the 2026 season.
'We're just doing our best': Cultural backlash hits Auckland kava business
Accusations made that new kava business 'dilutes cultural authenticity'.
'Let's get Kavafied': Kiwi artist joins chorus of support for Pacific drink
We explore how the modern embrace of kava sits alongside its traditional use.
'Most open election': Religious expert predicts close but swift conclave
The 133 cardinals will debate issues such as divorce, clergy abuse, and LGBTQ+ topics.
Tonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588
Tonga’s Health Minister confirmed two dengue deaths, including a 7-month-old.
'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue fever
Misiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.
Watch: People flee as Tonga hit by 7.0 earthquake, tsunami warnings lifted
An earthquake hit 79km south-southeast of Pangai overnight.
‘I am dependent on her’: Man says deportation of his wife will kill him
Piliki Talanoa, 65, is in poor health and relies on his wife to do even basic tasks.
Immigration data reveals which countries are on the rise
Almost 40,000 people became citizens last year, a 67% increase in Pacific Islanders.
‘Stitching together our communities’: Auckland’s Pasifika Festival in full swing
Event returns to Western Springs Park to celebrate the best of Pacific culture.
Auckland family say they ‘can’t survive’ proposed deportation to Tonga
Tina Veaila told the Herald her family 'can’t survive in Tonga'.
Miss Pacific Islands pageant turmoil: Judges held, vote-rigging claims
Online threats escalated tensions, undermining the event's unity message.
Introducing NZ’s first kava vending machine
Aotearoa’s first kava vending machine has opened. Here is where to find it.
Rotarians' funding boost for Tonga hospital
A surgical theatre upgrade is 'sorely needed' at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku'alofa.
'Selfless leader': 16yo aspiring league star killed in crash driving to tournament
Lil-Bouvalu Lyden had won a contract to play club rugby league and study in Australia.
Bring the beat back: Efforts to revive forgotten Pacific instruments in new doco
Some instruments became so obscure only one person knew how to play them.
Thousands gathered in Ōtāhuhu last night to celebrate Tonga reaching the Pacific World Cup
Thousands of people gathered in Ōtāhuhu last night to celebrate Tonga reaching the Pacific World Cup finals. Video / NZ Herald
Police monitor Tongan supporters' festivities in Ōtāhuhu
Large Police presence in the South Auckland suburb after Tonga league fans took to the streets to mark the game against Australia. Video / NZ Herald
Tonga fightback falls short as Kangaroos claim trophy
The Kangaroos have beaten Tonga in the Pacific Championships final.
'Walking wounded': Bus crash victims arrive for work, with support
'Obviously we will be treading very carefully in that space.'
Man found with firearm, meth among several charged following Tonga's win over Kiwis
Wild celebrations followed Tonga's narrow victory over the Kiwis.
How gigantic eruption's rare 'booms' are informing NZ's disaster planning
Kiwis' reports of 'booms' in the 2022 eruption offer scientists useful insights.
Watch: Tongan fans celebrate victory over Kiwis in Ōtāhuhu
Wild celebrations followed Tonga's narrow victory over the Kiwis.
Thousands of Tongan supporters lined the streets of Ōtāhuhu.
Thousands of Tongan supporters lined the streets of Ōtāhuhu tonight to celebrate their team's narrow one-point victory over the Kiwis at Go Media Stadium.
Kiwis spurn late chances as Tonga earn famous win
While this will be a shock to New Zealand league, it was a deserved victory for Tonga.
Late field goal helps Tonga hold of Kiwis' fightback
All the action as the Kiwis take on Tonga in the Pacific Championships.