'He is the proudest little Samoan boy ever'
Ask 3-year-old Samson Salima what his name is and he will answer in Samoan - Samasoni.
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'It tells everyone that sees it that I am a son of Samoa'
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"I want to live longer. It's a different meaning when you have kids."
Samoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special performance at Gallipoli
'It’s breathtaking how beautiful the place is, but a tragedy...what people went through.'
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Sela Pohiva was once a young student needing help - now she is the mentor.
Wellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori dance
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Dengue fever in Samoa: 'Pack insect repellent'
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Desperate families pawn off priceless cultural treasures for quick buck
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Former kickboxing champ 'Psycho' Suttie calls out drivers who abuse disabled car parks
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'The real work begins now' - Samoan community leader on citizenship bill
"The pioneers...we owe that to them, to put the record straight."
Editorial: Samoan citizenship bill highlights another piece of untold NZ history
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Parliament shock: Act, NZ First side with opposition as Nats vote against bill
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'It's about addressing a historical wrong' - Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono
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'Be prepared to seize every opportunity at any given time'
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Disabilities community hope to grow the sport of adaptive boxing
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