Stories by Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

More than 300 leaders representing nations throughout the Pacific paid tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia at Koroneihana celebrations hosted at Tuurangawaewae Marae.

Daniel Rankin, 29, is a baker and has taken TikTok by storm.

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.

"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

Cook Islands' Antony Vavia, 28, is first Pacific islander to graduate with a doctoral degree within marine sciences from Auckland University of Technology.

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.

A World Rugby spokesperson said the financial troubles faced by Lakapi Samoa "are a direct consequence of decisions taken by the union". Audio

In a letter, dated 11 July 2024, Lakapi Samoa chair wrote to World Rugby chair, saying the union wants to "avoid embarrassment of being the first small union to go bankrupt".

The Centre for Sustainable Futures will be a place of "seamless blending of expertise, diverse knowledge, indigenous wisdom and knowledges alongside modern science", the USP says.

A Sāmoan academic says many younger people may not be fully aware of the background of the flags they raise during events and in support of their national sports teams, like the Toa Sāmoa. Audio

Broderick Mervyn, 28, is the youngest recipient of the Vanuatu Independence Commemorative Medal. He says the country's leadership in recognising emerging leaders.

While Sāmoan language experts agree there have been discussions for a more consistent written and reading text, there are mixed views on the use of using macrons and glottal stops. Audio

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.

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.

This is thanks to a joint initiative between Niue's Health Department and non-government organisation, Global Health New Zealand. Audio

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

Forum Fisheries Agency highlights urgent need to address labour abuses in the fishing sector, such as long hours, low pay, and dangerous working conditions.

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

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

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

Almost 50 Congregational Christian Church of Samoa ministers have met in an effort to build a healthier and more informed community.

Samoan Olympic sailor Eroni Leilua says increasing support and education in water safety is important to improve sailing's representation in the Pacific. Audio

A former cabinet minister and MP says "time will tell" where the deregistered FijiFirst party politicians' loyalties lie. Audio

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.