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Tonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588
Tonga’s Health Minister confirmed two dengue deaths, including a 7-month-old.
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Can a food and wellbeing retreat change your life? I went to Fiji to find out
Five days of food, mindfulness and magic at Fiji’s Nanuku Resort.
'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever
Misiafa Lene, 12, was medically evacuated to Auckland where he died of dengue fever.
On The Up: First aid training returns to Niue after 12 years, 80 locals trained
Courses included basic life support and advanced resuscitation skills.
Put down your cocktail, this is the side of Fiji you don’t know
I thought I knew this island. I was wrong.
'Nuanced solutions': Visa restrictions eased for Pacific Islanders visiting NZ
Visitors from PIF countries can apply for multi-entry visas from July.
Du Val unit buyer fears reneging on $850,000 contract
'Targeted and called repetitively by young Pasifika people who got my trust.' - Keil-Hall
‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.
The Vimahi family's incredible story, thanks to Polyfest
The Vimahi family has been running a stall at the Polyfest for just over 30 years. They have done this to help themselves raise 9 kids. Video / NZ Herald
Cocolicious: The iconic Auckland food stall that makes $30,000 in four days
Vai and Maka Vimahi started selling island food at the Polyfest to help their family.
Niue like a local: Expert reveals travel tips everyone should know before visiting
A Niue expert reveals why a rental car is essential and other handy hints.
How Polyfest shaped a generation of Māori and Pacific youth
In 2025, around 100,000 people are expected to attend the event.
Why Polyfest’s milestone year is a poignant tribute to Samoan matriarch
Polyfest began in 1976 with four schools; now 75 schools will participate.
How three generations are spreading Polynesian love across America
Three women from an artistic Auckland family are heading to California.
NZDF prepares medics for disaster relief amid severe weather events
The exercise simulates a severe weather event on a Pacific Island.
How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.
‘Stitching together our communities’: Auckland’s Pasifika Festival in full swing
Event returns to Western Springs Park to celebrate the best of Pacific culture.
‘Rich man’s game’: Filipaina rules out Auckland mayoral bid
Filipaina urges more Māori and Pasifika involvement in local politics.
Unions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workers
There are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
A really uplifting story
A bra swap in Auckland collected items to distribute to women in need.
Cyclone Rae strengthens to Category 2 as warnings issued in Fiji
Cyclone Rae is now a Category 2 storm, with multiple warnings in Fiji.
China’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warns
China and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.
China’s military moves in Pacific pose growing threat, expert warns
Live firing exercises by China have forced aircraft to divert flight paths.
Cook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration deal
NZ called for a relationship reset after Cook Islands' China deal.
Samoa’s most famous hotel has officially reopened - here’s what to expect
Flash floods and a global pandemic forced its doors shut nearly half a decade ago.
Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young
Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.
Cook Islands says its in talks with China on deep-sea mining
Officials say three companies have been licensed to explore the seabed for minerals.
Miss Pacific Islands pageant turmoil: Judges held, vote-rigging claims
Online threats escalated tensions, undermining the event's unity message.
Audrey Young: Seymour sideshow eclipses true political crisis
OPINION: The Cooks' surprise China partnership is a huge deal for NZ and the Pacific.
Opinion: How NFL offers new opportunities for Māori and Pasifika athletes
Seven Pasifika players featured in the Super Bowl final this year.