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Election hopeful accused of 'dog-whistle politics'
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Young Rotuman-Kiwis urged to learn the language
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Niueans to consider leader's name change in constitutional reform
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Sela Pohiva was once a young student needing help - now she is the mentor.
Wellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori dance
A number of Wellington schools are using cultural dance to help with their learning.
AI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to experts
The woman was shopping at a Rotorua New World when she was asked to leave the store.
Desperate families pawn off priceless cultural treasures for quick buck
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William Sangster: 'How can a journalist tell stories if he’s non-verbal?'
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Former kickboxing champ 'Psycho' Suttie calls out drivers who abuse disabled car parks
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Six years, four emails, and a petition: Why is it so hard to get a rainbow crossing in Tauranga?
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'The real work begins now' - Samoan community leader on citizenship bill
"The pioneers...we owe that to them, to put the record straight."
Traditional Māori cuisine finds a community home in South Auckland
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'It's about addressing a historical wrong' - Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono
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Letters: Twin harbour bridge Auckland's solution; the separate study area debate
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Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.
Constable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea Pidgin
Gerard Pambuai's children know when mum is serious - she starts speaking another language.
Auckland University student shuts down 'segregation' claim by Act Party
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Watch: Kiwi student, 13, wows in Samoan speech competition
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Polyfest heats up as Pacific stages open for day three
Competition is heating up as the Tongan, Samoan, Cook Island and Niuean stages open today.
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Sun comes out to play on first day of Polyfest
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Auckland Secondary Schools' Polyfest celebrates 49 years
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