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![Gift for the Taker: Kiwi fan's special taonga for WWE legend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Gift for the Taker: Kiwi fan's special taonga for WWE legend
‘Well, I really admire this man so much that I’ll give him a part of who we are.'
![Pacific obesity crisis: When big is no longer beautiful](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pacific obesity crisis: When big is no longer beautiful
A recent study reveals 9 of 10 countries with the most obese people are in the Pacific.
![Wāhine toa inspire South Waikato students for International Women's Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Wāhine toa inspire South Waikato students for International Women's Day
They will share their journeys with more than 150 Year 12 and 13 students.
![Hot deals for your next holiday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hot deals for your next holiday
Helpful ideas (and great offers) for planning your next trip overseas.
![Air NZ flight to Rarotonga diverts back to Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Air NZ flight to Rarotonga diverts back to Auckland
A busy Air New Zealand service to Rarotonga has become a flight to nowhere.
![The Uncle Winston effect: Peters a well-respected leader in Pacific region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The Uncle Winston effect: Peters a well-respected leader in Pacific region
Winston Peters and Dr Shane Reti's Pacific Mission toured Tonga, Rarotonga and Samoa.
![Was Winston Peters missing Shane Jones in the Pacific?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Was Winston Peters missing Shane Jones in the Pacific?
The coalition Government has visited three different Polynesian countries in five days.
![A week on island time with Peters and Reti: Name mix-ups, island banter, suits in 32C weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
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.
![Winston Peters and Shane Reti all about the suits, no matter the heat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Winston Peters and Shane Reti all about the suits, no matter the heat
The Pacific Mission finishes day two in Rarotonga - next stop: Samoa.
![Tropical cyclone alert issued for Southern Cook Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Tropical cyclone alert issued for Southern Cook Islands
The tropical depression has been upgraded to category 1 tropical cyclone.
![Pacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with region
The two ministers will travel to Tonga first, ahead of official talks on Wednesday.
![New research shows which families are most at risk of cot death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
New research shows which families are most at risk of cot death
First study of Pacific infant sleep practices finds gaps in the way advice is being given.
![Ex-Nats MP cleared by police after family fight at mum’s tangi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Ex-Nats MP cleared by police after family fight at mum’s tangi
Police say Alfred Ngaro and his whānau were cleared of assault claims.
!['I did not strike her': Former Nats minister investigated over family funeral fight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'I did not strike her': Former Nats minister investigated over family funeral fight
Police have interviewed five people and say they expect to lay charges.
![Tributes flow for Cook Islands broadcaster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Tributes flow for Cook Islands broadcaster
Bernard (Bernice) Tairea had been in the Pacific broadcasting industry for 30 years.
![Kiwi who drowned in Rarotonga was best man at sister's wedding days before](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kiwi who drowned in Rarotonga was best man at sister's wedding days before
Tony Thorp died in a dangerous rip, his shocked sister Sarah says.
![Kiwi man drowns in Rarotonga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kiwi man drowns in Rarotonga
Cook Islands police say the man got into difficulty in the water about 4pm yesterday.
![Cook Islands bring Māori family closer to their roots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Cook Islands bring Māori family closer to their roots
The whānau are living in Rarotonga as they try to preserve their reo.
![Nauru President David Adeang 'stormed out' during main leaders conference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Nauru President David Adeang 'stormed out' during main leaders conference
There is trouble in paradise following a dramatic walkout by the Nauru delegation.
![Social media utilised by Pacific Islands Forum to connect with youth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Social media utilised by Pacific Islands Forum to connect with youth
A young Kiwi is helping to show off the PIF via Facebook stories and videos.
![‘Reunited and refocused’: Baron Waqa arrives at Pacific Islands Forum ready to lead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
‘Reunited and refocused’: Baron Waqa arrives at Pacific Islands Forum ready to lead
The controversial former Nauru president expected to become the next secretary-general.