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Senita Lauaki scores in Waikato Rugby debut, following brother Sione's legacy
Senita Lauaki, brother of late All Black Sione, debuts for Waikato in 26-20 win.
Was a church-going granddad gunned down in a case of mistaken identity?
Here's what we know so far about Tuipulotu Vi's 'shockingly violent' death.
William Sangster: 'How can a journalist tell stories if he’s non-verbal?'
OPINION: 'I had to come up with different ways to interview people.'
Disabilities community hope to grow the sport of adaptive boxing
An inclusive adaptive boxing event plans to expand and raise awareness of the sport.
'There were huge gaps in our upbringings' - Gen 'Ilolahia
The Moanan is a podcast looking at the people of the Moana who grew up in Aotearoa.
'Don’t be scared to try something new' - Marcellin College student Tomislav Jurisich
Tomislav Jurisich, 17, has performed on the Tongan stage at Polyfest three times.
'I don’t think people understand how much of ourselves we put on the line'
Tongan-Kiwi actor JP Foliaki shares about his journey in the acting world.
'What I love about poetry is that you can say what needs to be said'
Award-winning Tongan poet Karlo Mila was the voice behind the thought-provoking words.
'For our Pacific parents, it's not just a place to share a random status'
"It's not unusual to attend a Samoan funeral and see an aunty going live on Facebook."
Being a homeschool parent: 'We reap what we sow'
A Tongan homeschool mum is encouraging other Pasifika families to look into homeschooling.
A week on island time with Peters and Reti: Name mix-ups, island banter, suits in 32C weather
The ministers visited Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa in a whirlwind Pacific Mission tour.
Pacific Mission's day in Tonga a regal affair
A look at the first day of this week's Pacific Mission with Winston Peters and Shane Reti.
'It would have created a lot of jobs' - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board chair
Community leaders says light rail would have been a 'game changer' for South Auckland.
Polyfest parody heading for world premiere
Behind the scenes with a new Pasifika company's debut theatre production.
Emotional Tongan short film premieres at Sundance Film Festival
"I was just playing what I have experienced through my family."
Tongan sacred remains returned to island kingdom 150 years later
The remains include that of a 10-year-old boy taken from Tonga in 1875.
Focus: South Auckland funeral director urges Pasifika families to save for funerals to avoid debt
South Auckland funeral director Ese Tatupu is encouraging more Pacific families to speak openly about death and to think ahead. Video / NZHerald
Understanding self-care and burnout among Pacific peoples
A Pacific researcher needs volunteers.
Kids with health issues are stars of their own Christmas party
Dave Letele linked with the Middlemore Foundation to give Kidz First children Christmas.
Government puts Māori and Pasifika university pathways under the spotlight
The Government is investigating whether or not MAPAS is effective in universities.
'We need to make our cancer services work better for Pacific Peoples'
The most diagnosed cancers among Pasifika include breast, lung and prostate cancer.
Award-winning Tongan hair and makeup artist's fast rise to popularity
"I came across a hair mannequin. I saw it and was like: 'Oh this looks like fun’."
New book inspired by Tonga's royal history and a mother's bravery
"Imagine at that time just having had a child and then trying to find a way out."
Māngere residents urged to check alarms after fourth property fire in three weeks
"This is just tragic stuff, especially coming up to the festive season."
Dancer's message for disabled community: ‘The world is waiting for your greatness’
"To me, I am Samoan-Tongan first before any impairment I have."
Mana Moana swansong for outgoing Arts Minister
Carmel Sepuloni's last event as Arts Minster at the Mana Moana concert.
Kiwi volunteers build new Salvation Army base in Tongan village in record time
Up to 15 volunteers from New Zealand travelled to Tonga for the project.