'I felt like I wasn’t getting the same opportunities, growing up poor'
Fashion stylist Sammy Salsa got his first job at 14yo to help his struggling family.
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Dawn raids short film tackles one of NZ’s darkest periods
Short film shows the events from the raw perspective of those who had to hide.
Watch: Aupito William Sio gives final speech shirtless and in full Samoan finery
Aupito William Sio decided to go out in Samoan style.
A call for more Pasifika women in sporting spaces - on and off field
"There aren't enough of us in the arena."
'Just give me three years': Victor J Sefo's promise to his parents
Victor J Sefo's unofficial Samoan anthem '685' wins big.
New podcast delves into issues affecting young Pasifika living in NZ
Mariner Fagaiava and Allyssa Verna-Pula host new podcast: Island Roots Auckland Ways.
Samoan-Kiwi muso behind Manu Samoa rugby's official World Cup song
Lani Alo is the voice behind the Samoan rugby team's official Rugby World Cup song.
Basketball: Manurewa brothers set to play ball in the US
Frank and William Passi have big dreams to one day play in the NBA.
'Their whole world ripped away': Shooting victim a doting father with young daughter
Solomona To'oto'o, 45, was his family's sole breadwinner and the father of a 6yo girl.
Police reveal Auckland gunman’s death was self-inflicted
Reid shot and killed Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, and Solomana To'oto'o, 45 last Thursday.
Devastated mother of shooting victim describes unbearable grief
Mena Sipiliano will travel to New Zealand from Samoa for her eldest son's funeral.
Kiwi musicians pay tribute to rap legend Ermehn
Kiwi rappers and musicians pay tribute to South Auckland hip hop legend Ermehn.
'I can't give up': Popular cake shop owner after fourth break-in
Thieves have struck their shop four times, but a young business owner is not giving up.
Matthew Hooton: Dawn raids failure a new low
OPINION: First there was KiwiBuild, then the failure to stop dawn raids after an apology.
When a cousin pulled out, the tattooist needed someone to step in
It was meant to be a trip to watch her cousin getting a tattoo - then she pulled out.
Samoan tattooist Li'aifaiva Imo Levi on what inspires him
The tattooist behind Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni's tatau shares about his journey.
Watch: 'Its own level of pain' - Deputy PM on getting a Samoan tatau
After six hours, intricate patterns now cover her legs.
Deputy PM to get traditional Samoan tattoo - the malu
Carmel Sepuloni is about to undergo one of Samoa’s oldest traditions.
Shining a light on a Pacific literary treasure and the connection to a famous author
Wanda Ieremia-Allan still finds treasures while researching Samoa's oldest newspaper.
‘It’s hard for parents to accept their children as fa’afafine’
Steva Auina knows all the challenges of being a fa'afafine in high school.
Rotorua schools embrace Samoan Language Week celebrations
Cultural lessons for kids with Samoan the third most spoken language in New Zealand.
Samoan Language Week ends in Northland this weekend
‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity.’
Auckland to Samoa flights pack out ahead of Independence Day
Samoa is buzzing with excitement ahead of the 61st Independence Day celebrations.
Happy Feet John Vaifale wins Red Bull Dance Your Style competition
He's off to the Red Bull Dance Your Style world final in Germany.
South Auckland dancer Happy Feet ready for battle at famed dance comp
John Vaifale, aka Happy Feet, hopes to take his Polynesian hip-hop style to Germany.
Pacific Budget package invests in language, education and job opportunities
The Pacific Budget package has a strong focus on maintaining Pacific languages.
Samoan authorities investigating after infant dies hours after vaccination
Samoan officials are investigating after an infant died after a routine vaccination.
Schools in Samoa closed due to flu outbreak
All schools in Samoa have been closed due to a flu outbreak affecting mostly children.
Samoan lawyers given rare insights from Kiwi judges and attorneys
A group of judges and lawyers from New Zealand are in Samoa to offer tricks of the trade.
Auckland's Pasifika Festival is in for a huge homecoming
Are you ready for Auckland's Pasifika Festival this weekend?
Pacific and Māori women in science: 'You sacrifice what’s comfortable in your life'
Women in science: Young Pasifika and Māori women encouraged to choose a unique career.
Taniwha loose forward called up for Moana Pasifika
Waipū premier rugby skipper Jonah Mau'u has been selected for Moana Pasifika.
Sunny skies forecast for last day of Polyfest
The venue is packed-out for the final day of the hugely successful Polyfest 2023.
Chris Hipkins takes part in traditional Samoan siva
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is invited to take part in a traditional Samoan siva (dance) at the Samoan stage at the Polyfest today. Video / Candice Luke