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Fit for a king? What it's really like at a hotel that hosted King Charles
We check out the unbelievably stunning Samoa spot.
Samoa's PM and five ministers ousted from ruling party amid turmoil
The Fast chairman announced the removal of the PM and five ministers from the party.
Island time: Relax and unwind at Samoa's revamped beachfront resort
The Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort has reopened after a $17 million renovation.
Expert says Manawanui sinking due to NZDF staff's ‘lack of knowledge’ with autopilot system
An interim report found the autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.
'Selfless leader': 16yo aspiring league star killed in crash driving to tournament
Lil-Bouvalu Lyden had won a contract to play club rugby league and study in Australia.
Letters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliable
OPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'
Manawanui probe 'being done by the wrong people', Samoan expert says
Initial findings reveal human error caused Navy vessel’s sinking.
Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinking
The initial findings into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa last month have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinking
The release of the initial findings from the Court of Inquiry into the HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking in Samoa last month.
Moana 2: Disney princess now an island chief, Tautai Moana
Set three years after the first film, Moana is now a leader and master navigator.
Michel Mulipola discusses his animation debut with Disney’s Moana 2
Michel Mulipola discusses his animation debut with Disney’s Moana 2 and his role in shaping its story. Video / Te Ao
‘Deeply worried’: Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy jnr to health role alarms NZ health experts
RFK's peripheral role in the Samoan measles epidemic has been raised by several experts.
Wood nets hat-trick as All Whites blitz Samoa in Fifa World Cup qualifying
New Zealand remain perfect in the hope of reaching the 2026 World Cup.
Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval vessel set to start in December
The Manawanui sank after running aground on a reef in Samoa last month.
‘Hang on as long as we can’: Samoa clash with All Whites a true David and Goliath
In terms of international contests in this country, the gulf doesn't get much greater.
Bring the beat back: Efforts to revive forgotten Pacific instruments in new doco
Some instruments became so obscure only one person knew how to play them.
Global health experts sound alarm over RFK jnr
Kennedy's vaccine scepticism raises fears of reduced trust in global health standards.
Kayaker's courage a 'major factor' in rescue of Manawanui crew
Lui Nifo paddled out to help with the rescue after the vessel hit a reef, the NZDF says.
‘I just wasn’t thinking’: Andersen on her ‘kingussy’ social media ‘bad behaviour’
She admitted the King normally dresses immaculately.
King to resume full schedule after 'tonic' of Australia and Samoa tour
The monarch is ‘thriving’ on a busy programme, despite ongoing cancer treatment.
HMNZS Manawanui satellite data suggests ship was testing vital systems days before grounding
Satellite data from HMNZS Manawanui's Automatic Identification System shows the ship's movements after leaving Devonport and after it grounded.
New data suggests doomed Manawanui was delayed a day for last-minute testing
The ship struck a reef and sank off Samoa.
'I shouldn't have shared it': Labour MP's mea culpa after poking fun at King Charles' pants
"I shouldn't have shared it. I regret doing so and apologise for any offence caused."
King Charles: I hope I survive long enough to see Samoa again
'I shall always remain devoted to this part of the world,' the King said in Samoa.
'A miracle from God': Survivor of triple-fatal SH1 truck crash marks 21st birthday
Lapi Fanuasā hasn't been able to speak two months after Ramarama crash that killed brother
'Not just talk': Government pledges $20m to set up Pacific climate fund
Winston Peters says New Zealand’s put its money where its mouth is for climate funding.
A soggy Saturday in Samoa, with NZ’s First Lady Amanda Luxon
NZ's First Lady (or Gentleman) tends to stay out of the spotlight. Not today.