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![Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need to rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need to rise
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need boost
![Best airline in Oceania revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Best airline in Oceania revealed
It's one of the most popular airlines for Kiwis. Now it's been crowned as the best.
![Recap: All Whites too good for Vanuatu, stay perfect at Oceania Nations Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Recap: All Whites too good for Vanuatu, stay perfect at Oceania Nations Cup
Darren Bazeley's side are two from two.
![Inflation contributes to 'sharp increase' in Pacific child obesity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Inflation contributes to 'sharp increase' in Pacific child obesity
'New Zealand is falling short in many areas with its food environment.'
![University of Waikato Professor of Law writes New Zealand history - again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
University of Waikato Professor of Law writes New Zealand history - again
"My family, particularly my late father, have always driven me throughout my law journey."
![Matariki 2024: Rangi Mātāmua invited to bring celebrations to Tahiti](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Matariki 2024: Rangi Mātāmua invited to bring celebrations to Tahiti
Māori astronomer spreads Matariki knowledge to the Pacific.
![All Whites too good for Solomon Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
All Whites too good for Solomon Islands
The All Whites opened their campaign with a win over the Solomon Islands.
![Devil made her kill: Murder-accused author Sia Figiel appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Devil made her kill: Murder-accused author Sia Figiel appears in court
The writer is charged with the murder of 78yo Dr Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard.
![Depleted All Whites squad face tough challenge at Oceania Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Depleted All Whites squad face tough challenge at Oceania Cup
The next two weeks is a chance to exhibit the current depth of New Zealand football.
![Ovarian cancer survivor urges Kiwi women to learn symptoms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Ovarian cancer survivor urges Kiwi women to learn symptoms
Samoa and Fiji have the world’s highest rates of mortality from ovarian cancer.
!['We think we need to double the amount of RSE workers' - PM Chris Luxon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'We think we need to double the amount of RSE workers' - PM Chris Luxon
The RSE scheme brings in workers from nine Pacific countries, including Papua New Guinea.
![Letters: Key points missing from migration debate; the meaning of 'equality'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Letters: Key points missing from migration debate; the meaning of 'equality'
OPINION: 'For years, many people have used NZ as a way station.'
![Bridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Bridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risks
A delegation explores disaster readiness with First Nations people in Washington.
![I thought island hopping was tiring and expensive. Then I took this trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
I thought island hopping was tiring and expensive. Then I took this trip
Few know how easy it is to get from this busy Fiji spot to some stunning remote islands.
!['We saw people still digging in the rubble trying to find their loved ones'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'We saw people still digging in the rubble trying to find their loved ones'
Just over two weeks have passed since the devastating landslide killed up to 670 people.
![China's Premier Li Qiang to visit NZ this week, PM announces probe into Te Pāti Māori allegations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
China's Premier Li Qiang to visit NZ this week, PM announces probe into Te Pāti Māori allegations
Christopher Luxon will also travel to Tokyo to meet Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.
![Closing the gap on breast cancer survival for Māori and non-Maori](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Closing the gap on breast cancer survival for Māori and non-Maori
Māori and Pasifika wāhine are more likely to develop breast cancer than non-Māori.
![PM’s Fiji visit diary: Wife Amanda shows diplomatic chops; rugby revenge fails](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
PM’s Fiji visit diary: Wife Amanda shows diplomatic chops; rugby revenge fails
Luxon had a score to settle with Fiji after what happened to his beloved Crusaders.
![PM finds friends in the Pacific but true challenge looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
PM finds friends in the Pacific but true challenge looms
This week's trip to the Pacific went smoothly but potholes appear on the road ahead.
![Luxon confirms NZ will make annual $1m UN payment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Luxon confirms NZ will make annual $1m UN payment
Christopher Luxon expressed a desire to see Fiji products on New Zealand shelves.
![Fiji PM very supportive of New Zealand’s Aukus consideration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Fiji PM very supportive of New Zealand’s Aukus consideration
New Zealand says no decision has been made regarding Aukus yet.