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Celebrating Samoa independence day in NZ
Samoans around New Zealand celebrated 54 years of independence with song and dance.
Sport: Oceania Nations Cup kicks off in PNG
The Oceania Nations Cup starts in Papua New Guinea today with New Zealand determined to improve on their third place finish last time around.
Sport: Joseph Parker one fight from world title shot
The New Zealand-Samoan heavyweight boxer, Joseph Parker, stands just one fight away from a crack at a world title.
Top Pacific artists come together for Fiji
One of the biggest names in island reggae is headlining a concert in New Zealand's capital today, with proceeds going to the victims of Cyclone Winston in Fiji.
Cooks Islands a financial fraud mecca - Panama Papers source
The anonymous leaker of the Panama Papers has targetted New Zealand's Prime Minister in a statement about the motives behind the leaks.
Pacific music master Bill Sevesi dies
The musician known as the Godfather of the Pacific, Bill Sevesi, has died at the age of 92.
Helping a Samoa village best cope with natural disasters
A pilot project to help the Samoan village of Sa'anapu cope better with natural disasters is now an exhibition. Audio
Sport: Fijiana 7's look to bounce back
The Fiji women's sevens team are looking to bounce back from a frustrating time in Atlanta at this weekend's World Series event in Canada.
Sport: PNG's Hekari United eye playoffs return
Hekari United can seal a berth in the Oceania Champions League knockout rounds for the first in six years with a draw or win against Team Wellington.
Sport: Roy Krishna happy to be back, eyeing Rio
Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna admits it's been a bit of a frustrating season but he's happy to finally be back on the field and slowly returning to full fitness.
MP says NZ needs to re-think climate change attitude
A New Zealand MP says major changes are required if New Zealand is to cope with the climate change crisis, both at home and in the Pacific. Audio
Drones proving useful to Pacific disaster management
A New Zealand engineer says a unique aerial mapping technology which was used in Fiji after Cyclone Winston, could be hugely beneficial to the region in times of disaster. Audio
New Pacific research programme launched in NZ
A new research programme focussing on development, investment and foreign policy in the Pacific, aims to influence decision makers on the future of the region. Audio
Pacific tradespeople to get NZ training
A pilot programme will be launched in coming months to find 28 workers from three Pacific countries to conduct trades training in New Zealand. Audio
Sport: Guam turned down match against All Whites
The Guam men's football team was approached to play against Oceania's top-ranked team, New Zealand, but turned them down because their schedule was already planned well in advance.
Suspended Nauru MPs hit by new visa restrictions
Latest visa limits add to problems for Nauru's suspended MPs who are facing legal action. Audio
Winston could reset ' troubled ' ANZAC-Fiji relations
International relations experts say there could be a silver lining to Cyclone Winston's massive devastation in Fiji - a chance to reset the still troubled relationship between Fiji and its biggest… Audio
Amnesty report highlights NZ privacy breaches in Pacific
Amnesty International's annual Human Rights report has highlighted New Zealand's breach of the right to privacy through the mass collection of data in the Pacific.
No spying concerns from Pacific govts over planned cable
Pacific Island governments involved in talks with New Zealand over development of new submarine cable links appear mainly unconcerned about major powers having access to their communications. Audio
Samoa to send builders to NZ under seasonal scheme
Samoa builders and carpenters will soon be included under the seasonal workers scheme with New Zealand.
