Watch: 'Its own level of pain' - Deputy PM on getting a Samoan tatau
After six hours, intricate patterns now cover her legs.
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Warning of more cyclones for parts of Pacific as El Nino threatens
An El Nino event may increase extreme weather in some regions.
Workers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds
58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.
Deputy PM to get traditional Samoan tattoo - the malu
Carmel Sepuloni is about to undergo one of Samoa’s oldest traditions.
'Big concern': Rise in meningococcal cases predicted this winter
Cases have risen each year for the past two years and are expected to again this year.
South Auckland community rallies to save Ngā Hau Māngere birthing centre
Mums are sharing their experiences at a Māngere birthing clinic to help keep it open.
‘I felt less of a man’: Young couple grapple with male infertility stigma
Manu Fisi’ihoi lifts the lid on the sense of failure he grappled with during infertility.
Hipkins announces moves to salvage early childhood education Budget offering
The PM says the Government is also looking at Health NZ's ethnicity criteria.
Genetic variant found in Māori, Pacific people could boost ‘good’ cholesterol
Otago University researchers find Polynesian-specific variant may have good health effect.
Auckland surgeons must now consider ethnicity in prioritising patients for operations
Health officials said it was an important step in reducing historical health inequities.
Infrastructure Report: CRL an agent of change
Changes implemented for the City Rail Link will leave a legacy for construction industry.
Woman reeling after three failed IUD removal procedures in one day
A woman was sent home bleeding after an IUD removal went wrong - three times.
‘It took me a long time to be proud of myself’, American Idol winner Iam Tongi reveals
The 18-year-old sensation became the first Pacific Islander to win the popular award.
Tragic milestone: NZ on verge of reporting 3000th Covid-19 death
Epidemiologist says coronavirus is on track to claim twice as many lives as flu in 2023.
It takes a village: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale accepts King's Honour for Pacific community
The health professional is proud to have helped give Pacific people a voice.
Changing face of Tokelau seen through the lens of Te Papa exhibition at Kiwi North
Te Papa exhibition Faka-Tokelau: Living With Change is now on display in Whangārei.
Ruby Tui reveals the day Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith was reduced to tears
"When you walk on to our bus, everybody’s dancing."
18,000 skilled workers urgently needed for logistics sector
Thousands of immigrants are needed to fill the logistics space.
Māori artist creates custom guitar for American Idol winner
Sam Mangakahia customises guitars with traditional Māori and Polynesian designs.
Triplets born within minutes of each other graduate on the same day
The brothers have an inseparable bond and support each other, but are also competitive.
Pacific Budget package invests in language, education and job opportunities
The Pacific Budget package has a strong focus on maintaining Pacific languages.
Pro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to Northland
Michel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.
Cook Islands police officer stabbed at popular market
Local police say the man was armed with a pair of scissors.
‘Time for Truth’: Act releases Alternative Budget featuring tax cuts, prison boost
Act proposes 200 more youth justice beds be built at a cost of $500 million.
‘Sociological loonies’: Winston Peters says Police Ten 7 axed due to 'cancel culture'
He said "woke cancel culture has now overtaken any sense of reality".
Toa Samoa star Brian To'o and wife Sala Moesha expecting first child
Toa Samoa star Brian To'o and wife Sala Moesha announced their happy news last night.
Opinion: Why language is so profoundly important to me
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary shares her love of language and a special connection to Rotuma.
Learning Rotuman: 'The need to learn it is so intense for me'
Lily Rose Atu, 19, is proud to be Rotuman and is working hard to learn the language.
Watch: 'Snorkels on' - TV commentator slammed for 'unacceptable' Pacific quip
Coronation commentators' jibes about Tuvalu met with anger and disbelief.
Vanuatu tribe celebrates King's coronation island-style
Villagers in a remote island in Vanuatu have held their own coronation celebrations.
‘We stand with you’: Pacific overstayers called to speak out
Dawn raid tactics trample on Immigration NZ's "special relationship" with the community.
'It’s not just about being able to see but being able to provide again'
Former Wesley College student Dr Carole Poloso is helping to restore sight in the Pacific.
Samoan authorities investigating after infant dies hours after vaccination
Samoan officials are investigating after an infant died after a routine vaccination.
Polyfest: Celebrating 30 years of 'beautiful' Māori and Pasifika cultures
Otago Polyfest draws in upwards of 160 schools and more than 6000 performers.