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Zyon Maiu'u signs with Bulldogs
The 21-year-old Warriors front-rower said it was a tough decision, but it was "time to give back" to his parents.
Samoa seeks NZ support for more K9 after seizing 10kg of meth
Police commissioner Auapa'au Logoitino Filipo said police and customs officials intercepted the drugs in a shipping container from the United States, concealed in cereal-like packaging.
Show must go on: Polyfest organisers vow resilience
Despite a shortfall in promised government funding, Polyfest's organisers say that the resilience of Pacific people will keep the festival alive.
Student leaders gather to celebrate upcoming 50th Polyfest anniversary
"Being in an environment like this, where Polyfest embraces and expresses your culture, is an honor," Polyfest participant says
Review: Tinā - A journey through grief, healing, and cultural unity
Review - The film Tinā takes you on an emotional ride through the life of Mareta Percival, played by Anapela Polataivao, writes Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai.
Samoa PM addresses parliament amid political turmoil
The first day of the first sitting of Samoa's parliament has ended with the PM saying if a vote of no confidence is tabled against her, she will advise the head of state to dissolve parliament.
Diaspora unite to pray for Samoa amid political turmoil
A prayer service was held in Auckland by various Samoan churches due to the political turmoil unfolding in Samoa.
Fiji teams take top honours at Coral Coast sevens
The Fiji sevens team won the Coral Coast 7s men's title in Sigatoka, Fiji on Saturday.
More Cabinet Ministers removed in Samoa political saga
Samoa's Prime Minister has confirmed the sacking of three Cabinet Ministers in a press conference.
PM terminates Samoa Cabinet Minister at centre of police charges
Samoa's prime minister has terminated Laauli Leuatea Schmidt as Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Police commissioner clarifies charges in Samoa political case
Samoa's police commissioner has clarified the charges against the chairman of the country's ruling FAST party, Laauli Leuatea Schmidt.
Moana 2 co-director champions Pacific representation
I'm talking about representation, it has become a driving force in my life to want to improve the representation of our people, Dana Ledoux Miller says.
Pacific trio create chart topping hits
Rising Pacific music group A.R.T's single, Easy, soared to the top of the Urban Radio Scope chart as the most-played Kiwi song, in late 2024.
Husband and wife describe KSM honour a momentous occasion
Pasifika couple honoured with King's Service Medals for dedication to youth and Pacific communities.
It takes a village to raise a child, and so other people have played a part: KSM recipient
A champion for Pacific workers in Aotearoa has received a King's Service Medal in the New Year Honours List.
My grandfather was the navigator and pathfinder: Iosefo Joseph Fa'afiu MNZM
The founder of HopeWalk, a suicide prevention movement, has been included in the New Year's Honours List.
Whooping cough: Suspected and confirmed cases pass 100
Just over half of the cases have required hospital care.
Samoa Citizenship Restoration Act: NZ approves 49 applications, more expected
New Zealand Internal Affairs office confirmed the it received 154 applications, 71 of them from Samoa, and over 100 more applications are expected this week.
Samoa Citizenship Bill: Divided opinions and calls for inclusions
Under the new law, only those born within the specified time frame are eligible, leaving children and grandchildren of these individuals without a pathway.
Manawanui probe 'being done by the wrong people,' Samoan expert says
Samoans say they are still looking for better answers on the environmental and economic costs of the disaster.
Solomon Islands elder helping preserve Pijin language for the future
A long-time educator and Solomon Islands community elder in Wellington hopes to continue passing down her knowledge of the language the next generation.
Samoa declares whooping cough outbreak
Six cases of the disease have been confirmed as of Thursday. Audio
Lilo Oka Sanerivi pioneers Pacific approach to physiotherapy
A New Zealand-born Samoan academic has become the first student of Pacific Island heritage to be awarded a PhD in physiotherapy. Audio
Samoa Citizenship Bill approved: Who is eligible to apply?
Greens MP Teanau Tuiono told RNZ Pacific that anyone born in Samoa between 1924 and 1948 can apply for citizenship.
'685's to the world:' Restoring Citizenship Bill passes with unanimous support
The Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today.