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'A star is born': Roger Tuivasa-Sheck on 'freakish' 18-year-old Warriors debutant
RTS joins The Big League Podcast to chat Leka Halasima's debut and switching to fullback.
New stage show from Red, White and Brass
Red, White and Brass cast on what to expect from the new stage play at Auckland’s ASB Waterfront Theatre. Video / Janelle Eaton
Tongan PM gives up defence portfolio for noble
Tonga's PM had met with King Tupou VI earlier this month before the decision was made.
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
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
Tomislav Jurisich, 17, has performed on the Tongan stage at Polyfest three times.
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
A priority on Covid-19 vaccinations has led to other routine vaccinations being forgotten.
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
The simulated near-death experience of being stranded is surprisingly popular.
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
Winston Peters and Dr Shane Reti's Pacific Mission toured Tonga, Rarotonga and Samoa.
Self-identified Tongan selfie killer targeted Samoans while stabbing strangers
He filmed himself laughing as he posed with the bloody murder weapon next to a victim.
Was Winston Peters missing Shane Jones in the Pacific?
The coalition Government has visited three different Polynesian countries in five days.
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
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
The Football Ferns seemed to feel the island heat.
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
Deputy PM Winston Peters and Pacific minister Dr Shane Reti are on a Pacific Mission.
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
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
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
"I was just playing what I have experienced through my family."
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
Materials will be reused in Hawke's Bay and Tonga.
Opinion: Christmas is being surrounded by 30 cousins, uncles, aunts and grandparents
OPINION: Christmas is not about the gifts you get or how much you spend.