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Polyfest: What is possible for youth when their culture is front and centre
Pasifika Festivals have become the heart and soul of communities right across Aotearoa
Latest from Samoans in NZ
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Air NZ adds recovery flights for 9000 passengers stranded overseas after Auckland hit by flooding
Air NZ is putting on more flights from Samoa and Japan to bring home stranded passengers.
'I want to be a unifying figure with regards to race relations in New Zealand' - Deputy PM
Sepuloni has Samoan, Tongan and European heritage.
Samoan flag top five sought after item on Trade Me last month
The Samoan flag was one of the most sought after items on Trade Me last month.
A young mum's sacrifice turns into culinary dream come true
A mother-of-four from South Auckland is going to Singapore to further her culinary skills.
Zion Savea, 8, wows the crowds with his fire knife dancing skills
Zion Savea, 8, is an upcoming ailao afi (fire knife) dancer from South Auckland.
Where are you from? The question brown people know all too well
Where are you really from? Where are your people from? Is that offensive?
Three arrests after Toa Samoa celebrations shut down Ōtara town centre
Large numbers of fans gathered in Ōtara last night.
Rugby League World Cup fever: Toa Samoa fans in pictures
Herald photographers and reporters captured Toa Samoa's fan fever last week.
Opinion: Proud to be Samoan and what Toa Samoa has done to inspire us all
Toa Samoa has united Samoans around the world and inspired a new generation.
Toa Samoa fans gracious in defeat as Australia wins RLWC final
Otara's dedicated fan zone for Toa Samoa fans has seen a huge night already.
Focus: Auckland-based Toa Samoa fans fire up for final
RLWC fans line Bader Dr and Mascot Ave, in Mangere Town Square as well as the fan zone at David Lange Park. Video / NZ Herald
Need to know: Official fan zones and parades for rugby league fans
Check out where you can celebrate the Rugby League World Cup final this weekend.
‘Cheehoo!’ - Samoans in Auckland celebrate as Toa Samoa take on Kangaroos
South Auckland's streets are set for a Samoan invasion this Saturday.
The story behind 685, the song Samoan fans have turned into an anthem
It's the song Toa Samoa fans have been blasting - Victor J Sefo's 685.
Samoan flags sell out around Auckland, as fans show support for Toa Samoa
Demand for the Samoan flag is high this week, as Samoa take on Australia this weekend.
South Auckland fan zone planned ahead of Rugby League World Cup final
A fan zone in South Auckland will be opened to Samoan fans ahead of the RLWC final.
Rugby League World Cup: Toddler star of the show at Samoan parade celebrations
One-year-old AJ Molimau stole the show at a celebratory parade after Samoa's win.
Lifu Petelo Mua'au will bring his Samoan cultural upbringing to South Auckland
New South Auckland cop wants to use his culture to heal whānau.
When Covid hit, five Samoan siblings took over the family business - and changed the game
What happened when five Samoan siblings took over the family market business.
Artwork by Fatu Feu'u to feature on glasses to help preventable blindness in the Pacific
Samoan artist Fatu Feu'u teams up with Specsavers to help kick blindness in the Pacific.
Coaches inspired new principal to teach
Principalship at Penrose College showed how change can occur in education.
Samoan actor Fa'afiaula Sagote remembered for bringing depth to movie role
Beloved actor who appeared on the first Samoan language feature film has died.
Samoa coach slams All Blacks for controversial selection
Seilala Mapusua says it's a blow to Moana Pasifika's purpose of existence.
Grandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised
Pasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.
Woman's 82kg weight loss after husband's heart attack 'wake-up call'
Aiono Manu Fa'aea used to weigh 162kg. She is now half the woman she was.
Auckland Airport creates new lounge area for overnight transit passengers after shambles
Auckland Airport apologies to stranded passengers, new lounge to be set up from today.
Passengers left stranded, forced to sleep on Auckland Airport floor
Passengers on a flight from Samoa were left to fend for themselves on Sunday morning.
Podcast encourages 'macho' Pasifika men to get it off their chests
A group of mates are helping to break the silence among men scared to talk about feelings.
Samoa drops all pre-travel Covid tests, announces full opening of borders
Travellers to Samoa no longer have to give proof of Covid RAT test results or vaccination.