Opinion: Polyfest is especially important to rangatahi growing up in diverse Auckland
Polyfest lets young people growing up in Aotearoa reconnect with their ancestral roots.
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Watch: Kiwi student, 13, wows in Samoan speech competition
"When you speak another language, it's powerful." - Bethsharon Mattocks, 13.
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.
Sun comes out to play on first day of Polyfest
Day 1 of this year's ASB Polyfest saw hundreds of students take to the stage.
'I’ve sinned': Father who punched infant daughter found guilty of murder
Defendant's lawyers had asked jurors to instead find their client guilty of manslaughter.
'What I love about poetry is that you can say what needs to be said'
Award-winning Tongan poet Karlo Mila was the voice behind the thought-provoking words.
‘I’ve sinned. I murdered my daughter’: Damning police interview played at dad's trial
'I never thought she would die,' the man told police.
Watch: 'Our eternal Valentine' - Wife's heartbreaking tribute to Efeso Collins
Traffic management will be in place around Due Drop Events Centre this afternoon.
Arm wrestler Fred Lam Kam: 'It's given me a purpose'
Fred Lam Kam was addicted to drugs a few years ago. Arm wrestling helped him change.
Efeso Collins' funeral: Organisers set plans for huge community farewell
He is currently lying in state until the service on Thursday.
Efeso Collins 'most beautiful man with an orientation of love'
He was remembered as he lived - with love - following his sudden death.
Farewell, Efeso Collins - a politician of heart and soul, dead at 49
Simon Wilson reflects on the life and political integrity of Green MP Efeso Collins.
Both parents of 8-month-old who died covered in bruises admit they assaulted kids out of anger
“I’ve sinned,” the baby's father, now on trial for murder, told police.
Watch: Emotional haka after shock death of much-loved principal
Students at Rongomai Primary, in Otara, perform a powerful haka to say goodbye.
Major road closed, hundreds of properties without power after Flat Bush fire
Residents are advised to close their windows and doors and stay inside.
Police search for attacker after female jogger assaulted at Ōtara reserve
The man was wearing all-black, Nike-branded clothing and shoes.
Auckland teen accused of New Year's Day shotgun murder named
Police said two teens were critically wounded by a single blast into a car.
‘We’ve got to go and help’: Witness describes futile bid to save man’s life after e-scooter crash
Dad-of-two 'so hurt and sad' young man couldn’t be saved.
One dead in single-vehicle crash in South Auckland
The Serious Crash Unit remains at the scene and inquiries are under way.
Funeral director urges Pacific families to save for funerals to avoid going into debt
Ese Tatupu says Pasifika should speak more openly about death - often a taboo topic.
Man arrested after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in Ōtara
A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.
Person critically injured after Ōtara hit and run
The incident happened on Hills Rd about 6.50pm.
Drink driver who killed pedestrian spared jail after victim's family asks for mercy
The bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.
Pasifika social media influencers star in new zombie movie
"I feel like our humour is top tier and there’s just not enough of it online."
Fears sold Otara polytech site could attract more graffiti and youth crime
“Ōtara needs a place where we can build ourselves and it never happened.”
Metita restaurant review: Michael Meredith's food a 'nostaglic and emotional experience'
Reporter Mary Afemata finds a special link at Michael Meredith's new restaurant Metita.
New Pacific MPs in Parliament: 'My intention is to bring the hood'
Angee Nicholas, Fa'anana Efeso Collins and Lemauga Lydia Sosene are proud Pasifika MPs.
Person badly injured in Ōtara fight
Police were called to a report of disorder around 10pm.
'Shaken': Neighbour describes drive-by shooting at Auckland home
Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted last night.
Multiple shots fired at two homes in Auckland overnight
Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted.
Students try to rescue seal pup from busy Auckland street
Auckland has seen an influx of seals infiltrating urban areas over the past few months.
Editorial: Fear and loathing on the campaign trail
EDITORIAL: Divisiveness is being used as an election strategy.
Baby death: He stomped his pregnant partner's head, then their son came and his violence amplified
Prosecutors sought a murder conviction for Hamuera Rawhiti. Jurors disagreed.
Six children, aged 12 and 13, arrested for breaking into cars
The group's crime spree came to a halt after police spikes stopped their getaway vehicle.