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‘The once impossibly high glass ceiling has been smashed’
'When one makes it, we all make it'.
Arm wrestler Fred Lam Kam: 'It's given me a purpose'
Fred Lam Kam was addicted to drugs a few years ago. Arm wrestling helped him change.
Efeso Collins' funeral: Organisers set plans for huge community farewell
He is currently lying in state until the service on Thursday.
Six talking points ahead of Moana Pasifika's season
The Islanders have another tough Super Rugby Pacific campaign ahead.
Opinion: Efeso Collins was the migrant’s dream come true, what our ancestors dreamt of
Many are grieving the man that was, but also the man he was going to be.
How a Samoan teine gets on a hot South Korean dance show
Emma Huch dances for the Jam Republic crew in the South Korean hip-hop competition.
The Uncle Winston effect: Peters a well-respected leader in Pacific region
Winston Peters and Dr Shane Reti's Pacific Mission toured Tonga, Rarotonga and Samoa.
'I spent more time in a bedroom than a classroom'
Olisa Faatupu, 17, used a heart condition to motivate her to do well at school.
Self-identified Tongan selfie killer targeted Samoans while stabbing strangers
He filmed himself laughing as he posed with the bloody murder weapon next to a victim.
New health science degree set up in Samoa to boost doctors, nurses in region
New Zealand is helping to create more doctors, nurses and health workers in Samoa.
Was Winston Peters missing Shane Jones in the Pacific?
The coalition Government has visited three different Polynesian countries in five days.
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.
Football Ferns win Olympic qualifying opener in Samoa
The Football Ferns seemed to feel the island heat.
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.
Miss Pacific Islands 2024: Miss Samoa wins crown, follows in mother’s footsteps
Miss Samoa's Moemoana Schwenke is the new Miss Pacific Islands.
Pacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with region
The two ministers will travel to Tonga first, ahead of official talks on Wednesday.
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.
Haylani Kuruppu creates history at Miss Global beauty pageant
Miss Samoa Global makes history as the first runner-up in the Miss Global pageant.
'None of us are free until all of us are free'
Michel Mulipola's unique Samoan-inspired Palestine flag was made to show his support.
'I had to sacrifice a lot': Fifa women’s football head appointed dame
Aucklander Sarai Bareman has been head of women's football at Fifa since 2016.
Mickey Mouse performs Samoan slap dance
'The dancing seems almost too good, so it might even be an islander under the mask.'
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.
Kiwi fa’afafine take top three spots in Samoan pageant
Annie Kaio was the star of the show as the Kiwis completed a clean sweep.
Samoan graduate fulfills his grandparents’ dream
Nursing graduate Elijah Muaiava’s plan B turned to plan A.
Watch: Samoan stunner 'one of the longest tries in history'
It unfolded from a seemingly dire situation in one corner of their in-goal area.
Workshop aims to re-educate Auckland traditional tattooists
Traditional tattooists are urged to keep up with local rules on health practices.
Fears of fatal fall spur community action over leaky shopping centre roof
“I fear for many of the elderly, like me, who may one day have a fatal fall.”
Paul Retimanu and sister Niva set the benchmark for Pasifika peoples
"He’s always been a go-getter, and hospo is in his blood. He can't help himself."
HMNZS Taupō returns to Whangārei after patrolling for illegal fishing
The navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.
Mana Moana swansong for outgoing Arts Minister
Carmel Sepuloni's last event as Arts Minster at the Mana Moana concert.