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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."
Māngere residents urged to check alarms after fourth property fire in three weeks
"This is just tragic stuff, especially coming up to the festive season."
Why are parents declining vaccinations for their children in Whanganui?
Rates are below pre-Covid levels.
Fears sold Otara polytech site could attract more graffiti and youth crime
“Ōtara needs a place where we can build ourselves and it never happened.”
Verrall accuses Govt of putting tobacco lobbyists ahead of Kiwis' health
And 'this Government is digging our people an early grave', says Te Pāti Māori.
Dancer's message for disabled community: ‘The world is waiting for your greatness’
"To me, I am Samoan-Tongan first before any impairment I have."
Thousands turn out to celebrate all things Pasifika at the weekend
The Far North Pasifika Festival celebrates its second year.
'Embarrassing internationally': Top Pasifika doctor slams plans to repeal smokefree laws
"We're going to go from the leader of the pack to the tail-end."
‘Thinking differently’: NZ Rugby’s Pasifika strategy
OPINION: A change in direction from NZR that's finally saying aloud what we already knew.
Editorial: The threatened Pacific Peoples Ministry needs to survive, and thrive
OPINION: Christopher Luxon needs to bring more diversity into his Cabinet.
Kiwi crew deliver food, aid and rugby balls to cyclone-hit Fiji
More than 800 food ration packs have been delivered to parts of Fiji hit by Cyclone Mal.
Skyrocketing rents create massive headache for Auckland
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Metita restaurant review: Michael Meredith's food a 'nostaglic and emotional experience'
Reporter Mary Afemata finds a special link at Michael Meredith's new restaurant Metita.
Feedback shows more women, including Pasifika and Māori, are getting cervical tests now
A new cervical self-test is proving to be the winning choice for many women.
Porirua council votes to ban new pokies in bid to reduce prevalent gambling harm
Porirua has one of the highest spends per machine in the country.
'I never knew it would be our last phone call': Beauty queen girlfriend pays tribute to lost love
David Gasologa, 27, was one of four seasonal workers killed in a fiery crash in Australia.
Samoa issues public health notice as NZ enters fifth Covid wave
With close ties to New Zealand, Samoa is urging its public to get a Covid booster.