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Prioritising primary healthcare is essential, WHO's Western Pacific director says
Tonga's Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala said that the regional committee on digital health and health financing approved two regional frameworks at its seventy-fifth session.
Fetu Samoa aiming to secure Women's RLWC spot
The Samoan national women's side has its sights set on qualifying for the Women's Rugby League World Cup.
Former Black Ferns Sevens star embraces heritage to inspire new generation
Niall Williams-Guthrie is back on home soil, but this time in Fetu Samoa colours: "It's OK to choose our smaller nations over the more established nations".
Samoan citizenship bill: 'Further work to be done until justice is observed'
Former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has expressed appreciation to Green MP Teanau Tuiono but raised concerns about the Bill's potential impact on extended family recognition.
Papua New Guinea bus shooting: 'This sort of revenge killing is unheard of'
Papua New Guinea police say 10 people have been tragically killed after a series of violent "revenge killings" along the Laiagam-Sirunki Highway in Enga Province.
'We have achieved a lot being under-resourced': Manusina opens up about overcoming adversity
Samoa women's rugby team captain Masuisuimatama'ali'i Tauasa-Pauaraisa says "things need to be better for the next generation" of women players in the country.
Bowel cancer screening missing the mark among Aotearoa's Tongan community
"Most of them want to feel that they are part of the solution - far too long they have been treated as a problem to be fixed," New Zealand-based Tongan doctor Viliami Puloka says. Audio
Safata villagers call for 'fair treatment' and compensation after Manawanui disaster
Safata district villagers in Samoa, where the Navy vessel HMNZ Manawanui sank, will meet with Samoan officials on Friday to push for compensation.
Fiamē expresses uncertainty over Manawanui salvage plans as Samoa prepares to welcome King Charles
The Samoan PM says there are no talks of the NZ Navy vessel being salvaged this week, as leaders from 56 nations are set to gather in Apia for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting next Monday. Audio
Samoan inspired restaurant wins Aotearoa food award
Head chef and owner Henry Onesemo holds the distinguished title of being the first Samoan to have his business named 'New Restaurant of the Year' at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2024.
Pacific power officials discuss clean energy transition
This was a central theme among Pacific stakeholders at the two-day Oceania Renewable Power Summit in Auckland this week.
Le Lumana'i: Fa'afafine identity and breaking down barriers
Reigning Miss Fa'afafine Samoa's initiative launched to educate Samoan young people about their heritage and promote cultural arts and performances that celebrate their unique identities. Audio
Fiji and Samoa crown beauty pageant winners
Fiji's Melania Tora and Samoa's Litara Ieremaia-Allan, both 24, were crowned Miss Hibiscus (in Suva) and Miss Samoa (in Apia) on Saturday.
Samoan community pay respect to car crash victims
The melodious voices of sopranos, tenors, and bass filled the room at Le Maota Samoa on Sunday, as the Samoan community paid their respects to victims of the Ramarama tragedy.
Pacific community pay their respect to Kiingi Tuheitia
As Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi concludes on Thursday, the community waits with bated breath for the announcement of who will succeed him, carrying forward his legacy of unity and inclusivity.
'God's plan': Nu'ulua Fa'aofo, widow of Auckland horror crash victim
Nu'ulua Fa'aofo finds strength in her faith after the loss of her husband, Uili, in a motorway crash at Ramarama.
'We are going to do right for Samoa' - Winston Peters on citizenship bill
Aotearoa's Samoan community and NZ First discuss citizenship bill, honour late Māori king and RSE workers killed in Auckland car crash.
Widow of Auckland horror crash victim was meant to be in van
Nu'ulua Fa'aofo is remembering her husband, Uili Fa'aofo, as a loving, hardworking father and uncle who cared for his family.
Pacific leaders pay historic tribute to Kiingitanga movement
More than 300 leaders representing nations throughout the Pacific paid tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia at Koroneihana celebrations hosted at Tuurangawaewae Marae.
Auckland-based Samoan influencer and his pug, Fraser, on a mission to help men cook
Daniel Rankin, 29, is a baker and has taken TikTok by storm.
'We have always supported our athletes' - Samoa govt on Lakapi Samoa's finance fiasco
Samoa's sports minister hits back at claims by Lakapi Samoa chairman that the government failed to fund the national men's 15s team's Europe tour in November.
Some Islanders don't want to leave homelands despite climate closing in - research
"We hear climate change this, climate change that, there's a flurry of activity and then it's done, but this is an ongoing issue," a University of Waikato researcher says. Audio
'I want to take everything I've learned back home'
Cook Islands' Antony Vavia, 28, is first Pacific islander to graduate with a doctoral degree within marine sciences from Auckland University of Technology.
'This year was about improving finances', says Lakapi Samoa chair
Manu Samoa has pulled out of their 2024 Northern Hemisphere tour because of a financial crisis, which World Rugby said is of the union's own making.
Dropping the ball: Samoa's financial woes due to 'decisions taken by the union'
A World Rugby spokesperson said the financial troubles faced by Lakapi Samoa "are a direct consequence of decisions taken by the union". Audio