Stories by Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai
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Five arrested in connection with deadly PNG massacre
Papua New Guinea police have arrested five people in connection with the brutal attacks in Angoram district that left around 25 people dead last week.
No money to fuel up police vehicles delays response to deadly violence
Hundreds of people are displaced after a massacre in remote PNG and the province's governor says political problems are getting in the way of help.
Niue on the verge of eliminating hepatitis B
This is thanks to a joint initiative between Niue's Health Department and non-government organisation, Global Health New Zealand. Audio
'It's time to give back': Ardie Savea intent on 'proving Moana Pasifika is a great team'
The 84 caps-and-counting All Blacks vice-captain says: "I'm gonna give it everything to be better, to grow, to learn, get uncomfortable…to have a good next couple of years." Audio
Pacific Islands take steps towards fairer and sustainable fishing
Forum Fisheries Agency highlights urgent need to address labour abuses in the fishing sector, such as long hours, low pay, and dangerous working conditions.
Samoan dance group preserves culture through performing arts
Le Masiofo Siva Academy based in West Auckland merges traditional Samoan music and voices with the vitality of the young diaspora in New Zealand. Audio
Pacific community 'united around' WHO's Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala
Tongan surgeon and the first Pacific islander in the driving seat at WHO's Western Pacific regional office draws strong backing from Aotearoa's Pacific community leaders. Audio
Primanavia sing to gold at World Choir Games, despite challenges
Winning gold in Auckland was even sweeter for the Fijian group as the majority of its choir members had never set foot on an airplane before. Audio
Samoan church ministers bridge faith and public health
Almost 50 Congregational Christian Church of Samoa ministers have met in an effort to build a healthier and more informed community.
Samoan Olympian says 'understanding of sailing' key to better representation
Samoan Olympic sailor Eroni Leilua says increasing support and education in water safety is important to improve sailing's representation in the Pacific. Audio
'Time will tell': Fiji's changing political loyalties
A former cabinet minister and MP says "time will tell" where the deregistered FijiFirst party politicians' loyalties lie. Audio
Solomon Islands RSE workers await verdict in ongoing trial
Three seasonal workers from the Solomon Islands who say their weekly wages were sometimes reduced to zero from deductions are waiting on a Court of Appeal decision on their case.