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.
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'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.
'One of those ethical dilemmas' - NZ's hunger for more doctors leaves Pacific Islands short
The global marketplace for doctors is red-hot, and Polynesian islands are losing out.
Aunt denied access to niece and nephew applied to court to be their cultural adviser
But the parents didn’t want her near their children.
Faith Vui becomes the first Samoan to win NZ Women’s Amateur Championship
Keeping the Faith for Vui who wins 36-hole golf final.
Chef Michael Meredith: How selling pancakes in Apia turned into a career in food
"That’s probably one of my first ever food memories."
'A Pacific academy would be game-changing for the region’
A science academy in the Pacific would help unite Pasifika scholars with unique knowledge.
First Samoan woman to compete in top Oceania billiards tournament
'It's not just a game. It involves concentration, math and angles.'
Bruce McLaren Intermediate introduces lavalava and ie faitaga for students
Bruce McLaren Intermediate is the latest school to introduce lavalava to its uniform.
Former All Black 'deeply frustrated and disappointed’ over World Rugby changes
The new competition "undermines the spirit of inclusivity" of rugby, says Lima Sopoaga.
Toa Samoa vs Kiwis: ‘Even after the game...still 685 to the world’
The final score did not reflect the burst of pride, loud cheers and singing from fans.
Kiwis coach thrilled with defensive application in big win over Samoa
Maguire was a satisfied man on Saturday night - but not in the way you might expect.
'Ticks every box': Kiwis finally look to have found long-term skipper
James Fisher-Harris will lead the Kiwis out for the first time this weekend.
Toa Samoa rugby league team thank Kiwi fans, ready for big weekend
Toa Samoa take on the Kiwis at Eden Park this weekend.
'It's been historical': All Blacks legend on referees and Pasifika nations
Sir Bryan Williams joined Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives podcast.
Review: Upu brings poetry to beautiful life
Upu is a beautiful demonstration of the power of words.
Samoan flags fly at Māngere Town Centre, as Toa Samoa fever returns
Toa Samoa rugby league fever started again, with fans turning out in droves today.
'I have to block out the outside world and negative comments'
John Fiu, who was born with a rare brain condition, doesn't let that stop him fighting.
World Cerebral Palsy Day: 'People with disabilities do have dreams'
"Stop seeing us as a pity...because people with disabilities all have their potential."
Last minute White Sunday shopping in full swing among Samoan community
Parents are out and about shopping for White Sunday, a special day celebrating children.
First deaf Miss Samoa contestant a role model for Samoa's vulnerable
Afele said she wanted to use the competition as a platform of social inclusion.
Samoa makes changes for Japan clash, Tonga to miss Fifita
Manu Samoa make four changes to the side for their must-win match against Japan.
'Huge game': Manu Samoa motivated against Argentina
Samoa need to win the clash to give themselves an advantage over the Pumas in the table.
RWC2023: Spirituality, physicality and opportunities to play top-tier rugby
Daily devotions at the Fiji, Samoa and Tonga team camps are critical to all three teams.
William Kiri Cuthers among WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised 80 years on
"The old man would be...happy other families are starting to celebrate their ancestors."
Ko Au: Malosi a unique fusion of dance, music and spoken word
The concept of Ko Au: Malosi is to show joy, strength and hope through dance.
Cigarette butt sparks large fire in Apia
A cigarette butt has sparked a large fire causing a lot of damage in Samoa.
Hip-hop venture: Poetik touch to new shop in Avondale, West Auckland
"We want to see more of our community in the music industry work together."
Moving image exhibition focuses on family home
"The house in Ōtāhuhu is the bastion for all our family."
Samoan medical student to study disease rate in South Island
Pacific children 80 times more likely to contract rheumatic fever than non-Pacific kids.
Watch: Miss Samoa wows talent category with siva afi fire dance
Miss Samoa Moemoana Schwenke's mother is Miss Samoa 1997-1998 Maryjane McKibbin-Schwenke.
Family Faith Footy: Pasifika rugby story brings All Black great to tears
“She didn’t like seeing us get hurt.” Beegee reveals his mum rarely watched him play.
'History': Fiji team welcomed to Aims Games, gets tips from rugby sevens great
“It was cool for them to meet a legend."