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Capturing true Christmas spirit

"Smiles Gifts" help deserving people - and relieve the pressure on landfills.

Fundraiser for exploited girls doubles target

Broadcaster says she hopes the funds will transform the lives of families she met.

Not for Sale: Cash pours in to aid exploited girls

Funds raised from the campaign is going directly to those affected, World Vision says.

Not for Sale: Escape for children lies in education

World Vision's Jamila Isaac wants children to reach for the stars.

From child labour victim to dream of being a doctor

"I want her to fulfil her dreams. I don't want her to end up like me."

Child labourer gets second shot at school

Anu spent 14 hours a day sewing leather but now she has a shot at "becoming someone".

Not for Sale: 'Half my life is over, the rest is in God's hands'

Sapna, 14, works up to 16 hours a day making anklets to sell to tourists.

Not for Sale: Young bride sold to elderly Chinese man

Yadanar was betrayed by her own mother and sold to an elderly Chinese man.

Plea for PM's bid to take on Nauru refugees

"They lack adequate healthcare, education, and protection from sexual and physical abuse."

Watch NZH Local Focus: Kiwi's fight against human trafficking

'The fastest growing industry in the world'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hidden Pacific: Struggles of the people

NZ Herald Focus discusses the struggles of the people in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

The island paradise with no food

First impressions are of an idyllic paradise. But it soon becomes obvious that this village is living barely one step ahead of hand to mouth

Villagers at mercy of rising sea levels

Leaving home is the only option for many as the atoll faces the same fate as five islands that have already disappeared.

Illness still ravaging island villages

A teen's recovery from a second bout of TB is rare bright spot in battle to rein in the disease.

Pregnant mum's agonising, lifesaving trek

Some 60 per cent of Papua New Guinea's population live in areas where malaria is endemic.

Hidden Pacific: Fishing in remote islands

Each day we report on a particular problem for the Pacific, showcasing how World Vision has helped. Today, fishing to survive.</strong>

Clinics running on little more than hope

Clarke Gayford and Mike Scott visit isolated communities in Papua New Guinea as part of a World Vision fundraiser and find scenes straight out of a horror movie.