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China, US to be invited to New Zealand for next year's Pacific Islands Forum

New Zealand was disappointed in the Solomon Islands excluding certain nations.

Gunman allegedly storms Tonga radio office, threatens reporter after gang story airs

The female journalist was allegedly warned not to run more news about the Comancheros.

'Spreading like wildfire': Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases

Fiji recorded more than 2000 new HIV cases last year, up 26% on 2024.

Samoan choreographers behind Michael Jackson biopic proud of Pacific roots

Samoan brothers Rich and Tone Talauega spent two years training Jaafar Jackson.

Power players of property: The men behind billions in homes and offices

These 12 CEOs control billions of dollars of New Zealand land and buildings.

Vast St Johns site another victim of Chinese developer's failure

First the ghost tower was marketed, now a second Shundi site to be sold in bid for cash.

What happens to Sir Bob Jones' $2 billion+ legacy a year after his death?

'Key thing to know is that Bob's biggest wish is that he wanted the business to continue.'

'Denied' – Auckland restaurant opened four years ago fails to win building consent

Joanna Pidgeon says it should be demolished or the council should take action.

Paul or Paul? Who deserves credit for landmark anti-stalking law

Stalking has become a crime but there has been confusion about who drove the change.

Auckland FC's grand final bid on a knife edge after first leg draw

Auckland lost Guillermo May and Cam Howieson to injury early in the half.

Moorby scores four as Hurricanes blow past Moana Pasifika

The win puts the Hurricanes on top of the table with a five-point buffer.

From the devil to the deep blue sea: Lisa Harrow on life, loss and turning down Marlon Brando

At 82, the legendary Kiwi actress is starring in a new feature film.