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![Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament
She was just 5 months old when she attended her first march for justice for Samoans.
![Māori, Pasifika names have long history of being butchered by sports commentators - academics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Māori, Pasifika names have long history of being butchered by sports commentators - academics
OPINION: More Māori and Pasifika commentators are needed.
![Dreaming of warmer climes? These are the best resorts in the Pacific Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dreaming of warmer climes? These are the best resorts in the Pacific Islands
Find your paradise at these top-tier private island resorts in the Pacific.
![Paddy Gower on why Kiwis shouldn't get sucked into a political race debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paddy Gower on why Kiwis shouldn't get sucked into a political race debate
The veteran journalist says the demographics are not wrong.
!['Nothing better': Top Waikato surgeon on his life-changing work in Samoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Nothing better': Top Waikato surgeon on his life-changing work in Samoa
Dr Askar Kukkady is still performing miracles, 20 years on.
![Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need to rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need to rise
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need boost
![Best airline in Oceania revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Best airline in Oceania revealed
It's one of the most popular airlines for Kiwis. Now it's been crowned as the best.
![Recap: All Whites too good for Vanuatu, stay perfect at Oceania Nations Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Recap: All Whites too good for Vanuatu, stay perfect at Oceania Nations Cup
Darren Bazeley's side are two from two.
![Inflation contributes to 'sharp increase' in Pacific child obesity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Inflation contributes to 'sharp increase' in Pacific child obesity
'New Zealand is falling short in many areas with its food environment.'
![All Whites too good for Solomon Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
All Whites too good for Solomon Islands
The All Whites opened their campaign with a win over the Solomon Islands.
![Devil made her kill: Murder-accused author Sia Figiel appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Devil made her kill: Murder-accused author Sia Figiel appears in court
The writer is charged with the murder of 78yo Dr Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard.
![Depleted All Whites squad face tough challenge at Oceania Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Depleted All Whites squad face tough challenge at Oceania Cup
The next two weeks is a chance to exhibit the current depth of New Zealand football.
![Paris Olympics 2024: Teenager due to represent Tonga dies in diving accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paris Olympics 2024: Teenager due to represent Tonga dies in diving accident
JJ Rice, 18, was raised in Tonga and often spoke about his love for his island home.
![Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo: Without intervention the Pacific pay gap will take 110 years to close](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo: Without intervention the Pacific pay gap will take 110 years to close
OPINION: It’s not enough to talk about the gender pay gap alone.
![Ovarian cancer survivor urges Kiwi women to learn symptoms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ovarian cancer survivor urges Kiwi women to learn symptoms
Samoa and Fiji have the world’s highest rates of mortality from ovarian cancer.
!['We think we need to double the amount of RSE workers' - PM Chris Luxon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We think we need to double the amount of RSE workers' - PM Chris Luxon
The RSE scheme brings in workers from nine Pacific countries, including Papua New Guinea.
![Letters: Key points missing from migration debate; the meaning of 'equality'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Letters: Key points missing from migration debate; the meaning of 'equality'
OPINION: 'For years, many people have used NZ as a way station.'
![Bridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risks
A delegation explores disaster readiness with First Nations people in Washington.
![I thought island hopping was tiring and expensive. Then I took this trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
I thought island hopping was tiring and expensive. Then I took this trip
Few know how easy it is to get from this busy Fiji spot to some stunning remote islands.
!['We saw people still digging in the rubble trying to find their loved ones'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We saw people still digging in the rubble trying to find their loved ones'
Just over two weeks have passed since the devastating landslide killed up to 670 people.
![China's Premier Li Qiang to visit NZ this week, PM announces probe into Te Pāti Māori allegations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
China's Premier Li Qiang to visit NZ this week, PM announces probe into Te Pāti Māori allegations
Christopher Luxon will also travel to Tokyo to meet Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.