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A week on island time with Peters and Reti: Name mix-ups, island banter, suits in 32C weather
The ministers visited Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa in a whirlwind Pacific Mission tour.
Pacific Islands push for more uni students in Australia
Going to university in Australia could become simpler for Pacific Islanders.
Laughs and island banter in the 685 as Pacific Mission ends
The final leg of the Pacific Mission is finally here, in Samoa.
'I was a stranger and they took me in' - Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters
The Samoan matai in the New Zealand Government - Winston Peters.
Winston Peters and Shane Reti all about the suits, no matter the heat
The Pacific Mission finishes day two in Rarotonga - next stop: Samoa.
Pacific Mission's day in Tonga a regal affair
A look at the first day of this week's Pacific Mission with Winston Peters and Shane Reti.
Peters and Reti touch down in Tonga on first leg of Pacific Mission
Deputy PM Winston Peters and Pacific minister Dr Shane Reti are on a Pacific Mission.
'The younger ones have to learn...their history' -Polynesian Panther Tigilau Ness
Prominent Polynesian Panther Tigilau Ness: “We’ve never stopped fighting for our rights."
Pacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with region
The two ministers will travel to Tonga first, ahead of official talks on Wednesday.
Editorial: Govt needs to turn tide in educational achievement
The Government can’t sit on its hands and needs to show a comprehensive plan.
New research shows which families are most at risk of cot death
First study of Pacific infant sleep practices finds gaps in the way advice is being given.
Polyfest parody heading for world premiere
Behind the scenes with a new Pasifika company's debut theatre production.
Haylani Kuruppu creates history at Miss Global beauty pageant
Miss Samoa Global makes history as the first runner-up in the Miss Global pageant.
Health Minister gets official advice on 'appropriate expansion' of free cervical cancer testing
The 'co-payments' most women make to be screened could soon be scrapped.
Thousands of housing units to be built for Māui residents after devastating fires
Almost 100 people were killed and thousands left homeless after the devastating wildfire.
Quest for a vaccine to fight rheumatic fever - a disease that kills and maims hundreds of Kiwis
The race to develop the world-first vaccine, and why it's so badly needed here.
Dr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga recognised for work in education
“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”
Former Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year Honours
Well-known athletes, film stars and broadcasters are on the list.
A long time ago we had the Dr Phil's of this world - Pasifika professor
The University of Otago appoints its first Pacific professor of psychology.
An asset or a cultural asset? The Samoan community responds to the Maota Samoa
The Maota Samoa has seen a major decline in its use by Pacific people.
Why Seymour, Peters are right about scrapping Royal Commission into Covid
OPINION: The terms of reference presuppose the public health response was justified.
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."
Smoking rates drop to all-time low, vaping rises ahead of smokefree repeal
Ten per cent of Kiwi adults vape daily, with rates highest among young people.
Where is she now? Silver Ferns star Linda Vagana
Silver Ferns ace defender is on the attack over literacy.
Award-winning Tongan hair and makeup artist's fast rise to popularity
"I came across a hair mannequin. I saw it and was like: 'Oh this looks like fun’."
Pasifika health leader quits government roles, citing ‘no confidence’
Tukuitonga says he has resigned as the chairman of Te Whatu Ora Pacific Senate.
'I forgive the culprit who stole my car. We all deserve second chances'
Rex Natoealofa lost his legs when he contracted meningitis as a teenager.
NZME wins Diversity and Inclusion Leadership award for Te Rito journalism project
Te Rito is a 12-month journalism cadetship programme aimed at increasing diversity.
Man who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young father
Jadi Iolamo has been identified as the young man who died at a North Shore beach.
10,000 deaths a year: How NZ could be treating heart health better
Cardiovascular diseases kill thousands every year - and many of them are preventable.
The new indigenous travel series celebrating Māori and Hawaiian culture
In his new Whakaata Māori series, Pio Terei explores connections between NZ and Hawaii.
New book inspired by Tonga's royal history and a mother's bravery
"Imagine at that time just having had a child and then trying to find a way out."