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Albert Refiti's favourite things
Spatial design lecturer Albert Refiti lends his experienced eye to the annual Style Pasifika Awards.

Samoan parents warned about gangs
A police radio show telling Samoan parents who speak limited English about the dangers of youth gangs is working so well it may be extended.

Talented line-up for Pacific awards
There are some serious match-ups at this year's Pacific Music Awards.

Michael Jones - one more test
He played 55 internationals for the All Blacks. Now Michael Jones is stepping up to lead West Auckland's Pacific community and agonising over going into politics.

Confusion, excitement – Samoan drivers switch sides
This morning I drove out of my house on the right hand side of the road, and returned on the left, in the same country, in the same car.

Key says rules for former MPs outdated
Prime Minister John Key says he had assumed access to parliamentary perks for former MP Taito Phillip Field would be nullified after his conviction.

Field still entitled to claim travel perks
Former MP Taito Phillip Field is still entitled to travel perks despite being convicted of bribery and corruption.