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NZ's Fiji mission too short-staffed to help
New Zealanders going to Fiji have been warned they might not be able to obtain consular help, after the expulsion of the head of the Suva mission.
Govt mulls Fiji expulsion response
The Government is considering its response to Fiji's expulsion of acting New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner Todd Cleaver yesterday.
Fiji leader expels NZ's top diplomat in row over bans
New Zealand's top diplomat in Fiji, Todd Cleaver, is about to be expelled from Fiji.
Fiji expels NZ and Australian envoys
Fiji's government has accused NZ and Australian envoys of interfering in the nation's internal affairs.
Samoan PM denies aid rort claims
Samoa's Prime Minister says journalists are making up stories of corruption and aid diversion.
Crowds flock to charity concert tour
A charity concert tour to raise money for tsunami-ravaged Samoa has attracted crowds of thousands across the country.
Sports celebrities in love match
Some of the biggest sporting names of days gone by were on display at Eden Park yesterday for a Tsunami Appeal rugby match.
Rebuilding for future now top of agenda
New Zealand aid agencies look to support longer-term recovery efforts in villages.
'It's pretty cool to be called a hero'
Abby Wutzler ran along the beach of Lalomanu in Samoa screaming at tourists that a tsunami was coming was given a special award for bravery.