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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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Miss Pacific Islands 2024: Miss Samoa wins crown, follows in mother’s footsteps
Miss Samoa's Moemoana Schwenke is the new Miss Pacific Islands.
Stories behind the flags flying high at Waitangi
'The flags being waved this Waitangi don’t mean any harm, we protest in peace'.
'It would have created a lot of jobs' - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board chair
Community leaders says light rail would have been a 'game changer' for South Auckland.
Polyfest parody heading for world premiere
Behind the scenes with a new Pasifika company's debut theatre production.
Haylani Kuruppu creates history at Miss Global beauty pageant
Miss Samoa Global makes history as the first runner-up in the Miss Global pageant.
South Auckland hairstylist's ultimate call-up to braid hip hop royalty
Catheryne Matiasi is still on a high after her latest celebrity client, rapper Bizzy Bone.
Insurance payout limbo leaves father sleeping in van for work after house fire
The Vaganas were left with nothing after their Avondale home was destroyed by fire.
Focus: South Auckland funeral director urges Pasifika families to save for funerals to avoid debt
South Auckland funeral director Ese Tatupu is encouraging more Pacific families to speak openly about death and to think ahead. Video / NZHerald
Funeral director urges Pacific families to save for funerals to avoid going into debt
Ese Tatupu says Pasifika should speak more openly about death - often a taboo topic.
Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer
Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.
'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.
A long time ago we had the Dr Phil's of this world - Pasifika professor
The University of Otago appoints its first Pacific professor of psychology.
Understanding self-care and burnout among Pacific peoples
A Pacific researcher needs volunteers.
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.
Kids with health issues are stars of their own Christmas party
Dave Letele linked with the Middlemore Foundation to give Kidz First children Christmas.
Government puts Māori and Pasifika university pathways under the spotlight
The Government is investigating whether or not MAPAS is effective in universities.
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.
Pasifika social media influencers star in new zombie movie
"I feel like our humour is top tier and there’s just not enough of it online."
'We need to make our cancer services work better for Pacific Peoples'
The most diagnosed cancers among Pasifika include breast, lung and prostate cancer.
'I forgive the culprit who stole my car. We all deserve second chances'
Rex Natoealofa lost his legs when he contracted meningitis as a teenager.
Man who died in water-related incident at North Shore beach was young father
Jadi Iolamo has been identified as the young man who died at a North Shore beach.
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.”
Dancer's message for disabled community: ‘The world is waiting for your greatness’
"To me, I am Samoan-Tongan first before any impairment I have."