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The health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.
King’s Birthday Honours: Alexis LewGor awarded MNZM
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NZ and Japan’s defence cooperation strengthened
It comes amid growing concerns about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Kia Mau festival has 'something for everyone'
Kia Mau is bringing Māori and Pasifika theatre music and art to the capital.
Family of NZ economist blast 'farce' trial amid claims of paid-off witnesses
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'Absence of accountability': Startling claims about university president
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Fiji museum plans to show history of Indian indentured labourers
Fijian-Indians make up about 37 per cent of the country’s population.
18,000 skilled workers urgently needed for logistics sector
Thousands of immigrants are needed to fill the logistics space.
Papua New Guinea signs new United States defence pact
PNG has advanced a security pact with the US in spite of calls for more transparency.
Tonga moves quick to invite American Idol winner Iam Tongi to the Friendly Islands festival
Tonga Tourism has put a shout out to American Idol winner Iam Tongi.
Census makes final push for Māori and Pasifika stragglers with Warriors tickets and kai vouchers
Thousands of notices have gone to Census defaulters warning of fines.
Pacific leaders arrive in PNG ahead of Modi and Blinken visit
Pacific leaders are tricking into Papua New Guinea for two high-level meetings.
Pacific Budget package invests in language, education and job opportunities
The Pacific Budget package has a strong focus on maintaining Pacific languages.
Anti-nuke group criticises France for ‘downplaying’ impact of tests
Paris has refused to apologise for tests, but President Macron said France owed 'a debt'.
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Fiji
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Study determines if youth mental health is caused by their neighbourhood environment
Māori and Pacific Island youth mental health outcomes may lie in where they live.
American Samoa to re-open early childcare centres
High measles vaccination rates leads to directive from the governor.
Crunching data lines up Māori and Pasifika mental health to their living environment
Research considers the links between mental wellbeing and external factors.
‘Sold a pipe dream’: Overstayers speak out amid calls for amnesty
Estimated 14,000 people live illegally in NZ, many victims of changing policy, misfortune.
Dame Valerie Adams helps South Auckland charity warm up winter for 10,000 tamariki
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World Cup dreams add bite to Blues-Crusaders derby
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Gregor Paul: The dark side of All Blacks’ new deal with Japan
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Opinion: Why language is so profoundly important to me
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NZ govt offers dawn raided Tongan overstayer a lifeline, promises better policies
An outcry followed when the man was arrested early in the morning.
Learning Rotuman: 'The need to learn it is so intense for me'
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Watch: 'Snorkels on' - TV commentator slammed for 'unacceptable' Pacific quip
Coronation commentators' jibes about Tuvalu met with anger and disbelief.