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Misiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.

An earthquake hit 79km south-southeast of Pangai overnight.

Piliki Talanoa, 65, is in poor health and relies on his wife to do even basic tasks.

Almost 40,000 people became citizens last year, a 67% increase in Pacific Islanders.

Event returns to Western Springs Park to celebrate the best of Pacific culture.

Tina Veaila told the Herald her family 'can’t survive in Tonga'.

Online threats escalated tensions, undermining the event's unity message.

Aotearoa’s first kava vending machine has opened. Here is where to find it.

A surgical theatre upgrade is 'sorely needed' at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku'alofa.

Lil-Bouvalu Lyden had won a contract to play club rugby league and study in Australia.

Some instruments became so obscure only one person knew how to play them.

Thousands of people gathered in Otahuhu last night to celebrate Tonga reaching the Pacific World Cup finals. Video / NZ Herald

Large Police presence in the South Auckland suburb after Tonga league fans took to the streets to mark the game against Australia. Video / NZ Herald

The Kangaroos have beaten Tonga in the Pacific Championships final.

'Obviously we will be treading very carefully in that space.'

Wild celebrations followed Tonga's narrow victory over the Kiwis.

Kiwis' reports of 'booms' in the 2022 eruption offer scientists useful insights.

Wild celebrations followed Tonga's narrow victory over the Kiwis.

Thousands of Tongan supporters lined the streets of Ōtāhuhu tonight to celebrate their team's narrow one-point victory over the Kiwis at Go Media Stadium.

While this will be a shock to New Zealand league, it was a deserved victory for Tonga.

All the action as the Kiwis take on Tonga in the Pacific Championships.

Lasike's photography showcases Tongan culture and family moments 'with integrity'.

Semisie Pomale was granted a discharge without conviction, in part because of his new job.

Pacific peoples are 60 per cent more likely to die from bowel cancer.

Helotu Kofe was 19 when she was told she needed a kidney to live - her brother stepped up.

'We invest in our relationships, we invest in our families, we invest in each other.'

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa has awareness campaign for LGBTQIA+ community.

PM Luxon and Foreign Minister Peters had to contend with the UN’s vocal climate warrior.

Leaders left for Vava'u yesterday where the high-profile PIF meeting was held.