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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.

Fiji investors push for $1 million owed
Investors in a Fiji resort are pushing to get more than $1 million they are owed.

Tahiti: Recession busters on a Pacific pearl
The global downturn is hitting travel plans, but Megan Singleton discovers a way to make that Tahitian holiday affordable after all.

Kids' coins snowball to $50,000
Seven-year-old Liam Porter, of Papamoa, says when he doesn't save he usually spends his $2 of weekly pocket money on lollies.

Memorial tonight for tsunami victims
A combined memorial for the victims of the Pacific tsunami is planned for West Auckland tonight.