'I thought I was fluent...but it did not match the fluency here in Samoa'
Upolu Pouono grew up as a Westie but decided in her 30s to move her life to Samoa.
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Quarry tragedy: Mum-of-two's death - 'to hear the kids, it really hurts'
'You forget how much you need your parents ... To hear the kids, it really hurts.'
Auckland shooting: At least 20 bullet holes in house, sleepout
Attention is focused on a residence which neighbours believe is a gang house.
Auckland gang shootings: Police investigating suspicious fire at home
House fire one of two overnight police are treating as suspicious.
The rise and fall of West Auckland's Footrot Flats Fun Park
A West Auckland theme park had big ambitions but didn't last the distance.
Auckland gang shootings: Two arrests, Police seize restricted firearms, ammunition at Auckland house
A vehicle with gang links failed to stop for police last night.
Watch: Bullet holes in windows - more Auckland shootings overnight
It isn't yet clear whether the incidents are related to the recent spate of shootings.
Luxon wants answers after 'horrific' Auckland night of gun crime
National leader says the Government needs to get guns off the street.
Gang feud shootings: 'Indiscriminate and reckless' use of guns, communities' safety disrespected
Police responded to shooting incidents in at least seven Auckland suburbs overnight.
'Come on, let's go': Men confront, chase ram-raiders down Auckland motorway after liquor store heist
Four young people were arrested after police spiked their getaway car.
Another ram raid: Thieves go straight for 'the smokes' in Whenuapai heist
A mini mart in Whenuapai has been targeted by ram-raid thieves overnight.
Person in critical condition, street cordoned off, police investigating
Police say inquiries are continuing to determine how the person was hurt.
Gang house drive-by shooting: Police reportedly find 44 bullet casings in driveway
It comes after rising fears over gun violence and gang turf wars.
Brazen thief steals pensioner's car and dog - and filmed it
The 72yo only popped into local dairy for a few seconds to pay 30c he owed. Nek minute ...
Warning after West Auckland student offered money to get into van
Students were offered money to get into a stranger's van.
'A knife I can deal with but a gun I can't stop': Former cop speaks out
A West Auckland cop who just left the force reveals the reality of policing.
'We are here': Father's heartbreaking message to missing French teen
Eloi Rolland's parents remain hopeful their son is still alive.
Auckland stabbing: Man seriously injured in late-night incident
A man is due to appear in court on raft of charges after stabbing in New Lynn.
Police investigating reports of person with a firearm in West Auckland
Residents on social media said they saw armed police on Islington and Thom St.
Service station owner says car rammed entrance 10-15 times
Cigarettes taken during overnight incident.
Stolen family heirloom returned to owners nearly 40 years later
In June 1983 a small engraved tin was stolen and never seen again until now.
Ongoing inquiries: Police urge public to report any incidents from gang bike ride
Head Hunters bike run to mark 20th anniversary of gang's East chapter.
Scaffolder learns he has lost both arms after electric shock
Jahden Nelson has been heavily sedated for 15 days.
Motorway mayhem as multiple vehicles involved in crash on Northwestern
Expect delays if you are heading into the city from West Auckland.
Scaffolder who lost both arms after electric shock conscious, off life support
'It shouldn't have happened."
Up to $20,000 of luxury apparel stolen, three arrested after another night of ram raids, burglaries
More ram-raid burglaries have been reported in Auckland overnight.
One person seriously injured in West Auckland incident overnight
One person was transported to Auckland City Hospital.
'Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates
Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
Aviation watchdog launches inquiry into skydiving sector following deaths
"Incidents mean ambulances and ambulances mean the press."
'Atomic bomb in his body': Young dad's arms amputated, fighting for life after electric shock
A high voltage current ripped through Jahden Nelson's body as he dismantled scaffolding.
Man dies in 'water incident' at Piha in West Auckland
Emergency services were called at 8.15am.
Bullet holes pepper windows: Auckland home shot up, police investigating
Bullet holes can be seen in the front window of the home.
Several arrested as police swarm in on 'disorder incident' at sport club rooms
A resident noticed a large presence of police who were armed with guns and dogs.
The ghost of Queen St: How Auckland's mayoral candidates plan to revive the city
The CBD is lacking the hustle and bustle with more people working from home.