Hamilton woman's traditional Tongan handicrafts in high demand overseas
Kasanita Katene is sharing how she makes Tongan necklaces to keep the tradition alive.
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‘Test the waters’: Tongan sailor achieves unique career double
Lotulelei graduated from university, and days later completed ‘ruthless’ basic training
'I thought I was quite competent in the language - wrong'
Tongan-Kiwi journalist 'Alakihihifo Vailala uses her mother tongue to connect with others.
Artists from island kingdom exhibit works in NZ
Artists from the island kingdom of Tonga are exhibiting their works in Auckland.
Malakai Fekitoa's big week: Engaged, a new baby and back in the RWC
In the same week as welcoming his second child Fekitoa was called up by Tonga for the RWC.
What is it like to visit Tonga, 18 months on from the volcanic eruption?
This Pacific Island paradise is ready to welcome tourists.
'It's demoralizing': Younger Pasifika women struggling to conceive
Fertility has come under the microscope for Pacific Islanders in a new study.
Tonga records a chilly 9.3C - slightly warmer than Stewart Island today
Red Cross helped provide extra blankets for hospital patients.
Basketball: Manurewa brothers set to play ball in the US
Frank and William Passi have big dreams to one day play in the NBA.
Matthew Hooton: Dawn raids failure a new low
OPINION: First there was KiwiBuild, then the failure to stop dawn raids after an apology.
Tonga’s only domestic airline grounded, again
Tourism in Tonga is in turmoil with no domestic air services operating.
Bishop Tangilanu is engaging with a new flock of youth
'I want to make a difference for our Māori and Pacific Youth.'
'I want people to not only hear, but feel the story behind each song'
Traditional Tongan music hits the stage in South Auckland this weekend.
Kiwi classical musicians to share knowledge with Tongan students
The NZ Symphony Orchestra is touring Tonga next week.
‘It took me a long time to be proud of myself’, American Idol winner Iam Tongi reveals
The 18-year-old sensation became the first Pacific Islander to win the popular award.
Tongan Royal dies at age 75 in Auckland
Princess Siu’ilikutapu was the first elected female parliamentarian in Tonga.
Triplets born within minutes of each other graduate on the same day
The brothers have an inseparable bond and support each other, but are also competitive.
Identical triplets graduate with same degree from Victoria University
Identical triplets Max, Jackson and Cale Tu'inukuafe have graduated with the same degree.
World Fire Knife Champs celebrate 30th year
Competitors come from all over the world, including Tonga, the Philippines and Japan.
‘Sold a pipe dream’: Overstayers speak out amid calls for amnesty
Estimated 14,000 people live illegally in NZ, many victims of changing policy, misfortune.
‘We are still being dawn raided’: Tongan leader tells meeting
Government considering amnesty for overstayers, but unable to give date for decision.
'More powerful than a nuclear bomb': Time to rethink underwater volcanoes
The Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption was 500 times more powerful than a nuclear bomb.
‘I thought it was the norms...everyone’s going in and out of prison’
Fifita Latu has a passion for advocacy and isn't afraid to work in a high-security prison.
Tūtūkākā Marina repair job started after devastating tsunami surge
Tūtūkākā Marina getting $2.5m repair job after tsunami surge damage.
'Back to where it all began': Moana Pasifika is going home
The team currently has 14 Manu Samoa representatives in the squad.
Family bring traditional Polynesian drink to the land of milk and honey
Tukala and Taeao Lavelua's business made an impact with the PM at their Polyfest launch.
Mafana: New Tongan film Red, White and Brass to show on big screen
A new feature film shot in Wellington is bringing Tonga passion to the big screen.
Tonga resorts open to guests, volcano's scars still visible
South Pacific islands are idyllic as ever, but evidence of volcanic eruption is sobering.
Pasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit community
Pasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Call for amnesty so overstayers can help with cyclone clean-up
Overstayers in affected areas may fear coming forward in case they get sent home.