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Panmure-Ōtāhuhu MP Jenny Salesa's electoral office targeted
Several windows were left smashed and shattered glass littered the ground.
'That's the kind of leader I want to be for our kids'
Sela Pohiva was once a young student needing help - now she is the mentor.
'What I love about poetry is that you can say what needs to be said'
Award-winning Tongan poet Karlo Mila was the voice behind the thought-provoking words.
'For our Pacific parents, it's not just a place to share a random status'
"It's not unusual to attend a Samoan funeral and see an aunty going live on Facebook."
Being a homeschool parent: 'We reap what we sow'
A Tongan homeschool mum is encouraging other Pasifika families to look into homeschooling.
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.
'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.
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.
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
Understanding self-care and burnout among Pacific peoples
A Pacific researcher needs volunteers.
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.
'We need to make our cancer services work better for Pacific Peoples'
The most diagnosed cancers among Pasifika include breast, lung and prostate cancer.
Award-winning Tongan hair and makeup artist's fast rise to popularity
"I came across a hair mannequin. I saw it and was like: 'Oh this looks like fun’."
New book inspired by Tonga's royal history and a mother's bravery
"Imagine at that time just having had a child and then trying to find a way out."
Māngere residents urged to check alarms after fourth property fire in three weeks
"This is just tragic stuff, especially coming up to the festive season."
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."
Mana Moana swansong for outgoing Arts Minister
Carmel Sepuloni's last event as Arts Minster at the Mana Moana concert.
Kiwi volunteers build new Salvation Army base in Tongan village in record time
Up to 15 volunteers from New Zealand travelled to Tonga for the project.
New app aims to keep Pacific languages alive
Users can learn Samoan, Tongan, Niuean, Tokelauan, Fijian, Rotuman and Cook Islands Māori.
‘I went from people reporting on me to reporting my own stories’
“Smash through these doors and build a new one for everyone," reporter Will Sangster says.
'I questioned whether it was acceptable to identify as Niuean'
What is it like to connect with a place you have never been to?
'When we touched down, we were in tears': Tongan church group stranded in Israel back in NZ
A Tongan-Kiwi church group stuck in Israel has finally made it back to Aotearoa.
Tongan-Kiwi Andre Fa'aoso aims to boost cultural knowledge at Yale
Andre Fa'aoso is settling into life at Yale and aims to grow Pacific culture on campus.