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![From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
!['There were huge gaps in our upbringings' - Gen 'Ilolahia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'There were huge gaps in our upbringings' - Gen 'Ilolahia
The Moanan is a podcast looking at the people of the Moana who grew up in Aotearoa.
!['Don’t be scared to try something new' - Marcellin College student Tomislav Jurisich](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Don’t be scared to try something new' - Marcellin College student Tomislav Jurisich
Tomislav Jurisich, 17, has performed on the Tongan stage at Polyfest three times.
![Pacific travels and a party despite cancer diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pacific travels and a party despite cancer diagnosis
Live life now, don't wait, is the advice from Sharon Robinson.
!['No child should get sick or die of measles' - World Health Organization](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'No child should get sick or die of measles' - World Health Organization
A priority on Covid-19 vaccinations has led to other routine vaccinations being forgotten.
![Pacific obesity crisis: When big is no longer beautiful](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pacific obesity crisis: When big is no longer beautiful
A recent study reveals 9 of 10 countries with the most obese people are in the Pacific.
![Castaway for a day? $8K Tongan island escape... food or shelter not provided](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Castaway for a day? $8K Tongan island escape... food or shelter not provided
The simulated near-death experience of being stranded is surprisingly popular.
![Six talking points ahead of Moana Pasifika's season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Six talking points ahead of Moana Pasifika's season
The Islanders have another tough Super Rugby Pacific campaign ahead.
![The Uncle Winston effect: Peters a well-respected leader in Pacific region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Uncle Winston effect: Peters a well-respected leader in Pacific region
Winston Peters and Dr Shane Reti's Pacific Mission toured Tonga, Rarotonga and Samoa.
![A week on island time with Peters and Reti: Name mix-ups, island banter, suits in 32C weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![Pacific Mission's day in Tonga a regal affair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pacific Mission's day in Tonga a regal affair
A look at the first day of this week's Pacific Mission with Winston Peters and Shane Reti.
![Football Ferns win Olympic qualifying opener in Samoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Football Ferns win Olympic qualifying opener in Samoa
The Football Ferns seemed to feel the island heat.
![Govt to give $20m to weather response initiative for the Pacific](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Govt to give $20m to weather response initiative for the Pacific
Winston Peters made the announcement in Tonga.
![Peters and Reti touch down in Tonga on first leg of Pacific Mission](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Peters and Reti touch down in Tonga on first leg of Pacific Mission
Deputy PM Winston Peters and Pacific minister Dr Shane Reti are on a Pacific Mission.
![Pacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with region
The two ministers will travel to Tonga first, ahead of official talks on Wednesday.
![New research shows which families are most at risk of cot death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New research shows which families are most at risk of cot death
First study of Pacific infant sleep practices finds gaps in the way advice is being given.
![A $150,000 headache: Abandoned charity boat to be scrapped after ex-owner jailed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A $150,000 headache: Abandoned charity boat to be scrapped after ex-owner jailed
What started as a dream to deliver aid by boat to Pacific islands came to a grim end.
![Emotional Tongan short film premieres at Sundance Film Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Emotional Tongan short film premieres at Sundance Film Festival
"I was just playing what I have experienced through my family."
![Tongan sacred remains returned to island kingdom 150 years later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tongan sacred remains returned to island kingdom 150 years later
The remains include that of a 10-year-old boy taken from Tonga in 1875.
!['Inspiring' demoltion process in Hastings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Inspiring' demoltion process in Hastings
Materials will be reused in Hawke's Bay and Tonga.