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Missing Auckland woman found safe and well after search
Police said members of the public helped them in their search.
Last call for submissions to help support Samoan citizenship bill
Submissions close tonight at 11.59pm.
Inside the $15 million cannabis drug bust at former Auckland market gardens
Drug set-up was the largest police have found in Counties Manukau.
Celebrated Pacific author charged with murder of fellow writer in Samoa
Preliminary findings showed the victim suffered multiple stab wounds.
'He is the proudest little Samoan boy ever'
Ask 3-year-old Samson Salima what his name is and he will answer in Samoan - Samasoni.
Opinion: Why I started learning the language of my Samoan forefathers
Not understanding my mother tongue made me feel deprived and like I was missing out.
Samoan Language Week: Try 'talofa lava' this week
Give "talofa lava" a go in honour of Samoan Language Week.
‘In everyone’s best interests’: Greens push for end to Darleen Tana investigation
A key witness hasn’t been interviewed as part of independent review into allegations.
Samoans urged to stand up for citizenship bill
"Who else will do it, if not us? Samoa mo Samoa."
'We'll move fast': Government waits for approval to rescue hundreds of Kiwis in Noumea
Stranded Kiwi describes a lack of communication and an emergency number that doesn't work.
'Help is coming': Women, children and elderly to be evacuated first from New Caledonia
French authorities say an operation to clear the main road was successful.
Opinion: What it’s like to be an Asian journalist working in mainstream media
"Journalism is about highlighting narratives often neglected by mainstream media."
‘Extraordinary’: Meet the husband and wife diagnosed with breast cancer a year apart
Man was so shocked at his diagnosis that he initially told people he had “chest cancer”.
‘Her face was covered in blood’: Mum, baby showered in glass when car crashed into eatery
Mum and baby injured, with 14-month-old needing surgery, in frightening incident.
'10 times better': Why some Kiwis are ditching NZ for Australia
'It is just so hard for people to survive.'
Double-fatal fire: Cafe Hanoi executive chef pays tribute to his workers
"They weren’t scared of hard work. They would’ve done well."
Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.
Young Rotuman-Kiwis urged to learn the language
The United Nations lists Rotuman as one of the most endangered languages in the world.
NZ's animal-related deaths: 37 people killed in past 15 years - bees, elephant among list
The Coroner has released a list of animals, sharsk and insects that have proven deadly.
Ministerial delegation to spend more time in Vanuatu ahead of final leg
The Government has announced a total of $15.5m for climate change and policing in Vanuatu.
Woolworths honours cancelled points after competition mistake
Angela London was among 79,000 people to receive a winning email by mistake.
Deputy PM Winston Peters announces multi-million dollar solar upgrade in PNG
Deputy PM Winston Peters leads a whirl-wind trip around Melanesia and Tuvalu this week.
Two dead in house fire: Hero dad helped rescue sole survivor
Fire and Emergency was called to reports of a fire just before 7am.
'Massive change': Auckland CBD to be stung with 24/7 parking fees
Plans to charge for CBD parking 24/7 could drive tenants out, hurt businesses: resident.
'Cherish every moment with your mum...one day those moments become memories'
My first Mother’s Day without my mum - a daughter’s tribute.
Let the music play: The top 10 Kiwi tunes you’re hearing at the supermarket
What are we hearing, why and does it even matter?
Ministry for Pacific Peoples hit with 57 job cuts
Up to 57 roles have been cut as part of wider public sector cost-cutting measures.
'That’s when I hit that lightbulb moment' - singer Myshaan
'I started off with RnB, then I moved onto country music and I moved onto Aussie rap'.
Trains will be running for commute home after chaotic morning - AT
A track infrastructure issue caused delays and cancellations - trip home should be smooth.
'Couldn't believe it': Kiwi shoppers left 'deflated' by supermarket prize error
"We celebrated our $30 windfall for a few hours yesterday then were very deflated."
Former Fijian PM Bainimarama handcuffed, sentenced to prison
Frank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho walked out of the High Court in Suva in handcuffs.
Niueans to consider leader's name change in constitutional reform
The island nation's leader is currently known as the Premier.
86yo Kiwi man attacked, hospitalised in Italy while on dream tour
Michael Johnson was on a dream opera tour in Italy when he was allegedly attacked.