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Parliament shock: Act, NZ First side with opposition as Nats vote against bill
Act and NZ First have helped the Green Party bill get to select committee.
Yolande Ah Chong, 55, remembered for championing Pacific communities
The broadcaster was known for her bubbly personality, humour and passion to help Pasifika.
Editorial: Comparing Pasifika and Māori university spaces to Ku Klux Klan disrespectful
OPINION: The sign could've been worded better, but the space is not the problem.
Constable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea Pidgin
Gerard Pambuai's children know when mum is serious - she starts speaking another language.
Government cuts will hit Pasifika communities hard
Spending at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples will be slashed by 40 per cent.
'Be prepared to seize every opportunity at any given time'
Eseta Rasmussen, 16, travelled to New York for a UN conference on women empowerment.
Auckland University student shuts down 'segregation' claim by Act Party
The party's tertiary education spokesperson says the signs are reminiscent of 'ugly past'.
Tongan PM gives up defence portfolio for noble
Tonga's PM had met with King Tupou VI earlier this month before the decision was made.
'The climate crisis is huge and real, how do we as Pacific people grapple with that?'
Climate change through a Pacific lens on the big screen.
'Performing monkeys for colonial institutions': Pacific Advisory Group member quits NZ Rugby
Pakilau Manase Lua has resigned from NZR PAG.
'Thank you Jesus': Boy drops to his knees as family finds new home
New $7m social housing development in Flaxmere opens this weekend.
Polyfest heats up as Pacific stages open for day three
Competition is heating up as the Tongan, Samoan, Cook Island and Niuean stages open today.
'There were huge gaps in our upbringings' - Gen 'Ilolahia
The Moanan is a podcast looking at the people of the Moana who grew up in Aotearoa.
'Don’t be scared to try something new' - Marcellin College student Tomislav Jurisich
Tomislav Jurisich, 17, has performed on the Tongan stage at Polyfest three times.
Sun comes out to play on first day of Polyfest
Day 1 of this year's ASB Polyfest saw hundreds of students take to the stage.
Auckland Secondary Schools' Polyfest celebrates 49 years
More than 8000 students from 239 Auckland high schools are performing this year.
'No child should get sick or die of measles' - World Health Organization
A priority on Covid-19 vaccinations has led to other routine vaccinations being forgotten.
Is it time for the Pasifika Festival to move to South Auckland? 'It makes sense'
In previous years, the community has called for Pasifika to be moved to the Southside.
In pictures: Thousands turn out for Auckland’s Pasifika Festival
11 Pacific Island nations are represented at the event and a number of MPs were spotted.
Pacific obesity crisis: When big is no longer beautiful
A recent study reveals 9 of 10 countries with the most obese people are in the Pacific.
'I don’t think people understand how much of ourselves we put on the line'
Tongan-Kiwi actor JP Foliaki shares about his journey in the acting world.
'Beneficial for all': Manioro movement a shining light for Hawke's Bay's Rainbow Plus community
Manioro saw hundreds come together to celebrate inclusion and diversity.
Pasifika Festival: Celebrating 32 years of Pacific Island culture, food and music
"It’s an opportunity for us to showcase our communities - the colours, sights and sounds."
What to eat this weekend at Pasifika Festival
Make sure you're good and hungry to tackle the array of Pasifika eats at Western Springs.
Opinion: Do we have an educational problem? We need to be honest
OPINION: It’s time to roll up our sleeves and settle in for some hard graft.
Waikato Chamber of Commerce expands to South Waikato
Chamber CEO said there was lots of interest from local business owners for connections.
'For our Pacific parents, it's not just a place to share a random status'
"It's not unusual to attend a Samoan funeral and see an aunty going live on Facebook."
Pharmac stops free flu vaccines for older Māori, Pasifika
Lady Tureiti Moxon says the decision is ‘another anti-Maōri stance’.
Fa’anānā Efeso Collins: An extraordinary man of heart and soul
Efeso will be remembered as an extraordinary father, husband and son of Samoa.
Simon Wilson: The dreams Efeso Collins made real
Don't say he was just getting started: celebrating the long record of Fa’anānā.
Watch: Students perform emotional, fierce haka for former head boy Efeso Collins
A crowd of more than 2000 people gathered inside the venue today to farewell Collins.
Watch: 'Our eternal Valentine' - Wife's heartbreaking tribute to Efeso Collins
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Record turnout for Hamilton's big week of art and performance
A feast of performing art has Hamiltonians in a cultural frenzy.