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Hawaiian-Tongan singer Josh Tatofi a big hit at Pacific Music Awards
Island drums, song and dance herald 20th anniversary of Pacific Music Awards.
Ministers flag health aid boost to the Pacific
Tonga's PM says the impact of climate change is worsening health outcomes for his people.
NZ supports Taiwan’s Pacific forum links amid report China pushing for exclusion
Luxon confirmed he met with the US yesterday but Aukus wasn't discussed.
Pacific Music Awards: The top 5 artists to win big over the years
Some of the Pacific's and NZ's most well-known artists will be celebrated big tonight.
Tonga diary: The goose step that almost ended Luxon’s Pacific Islands Forum
The PM could've been on a flight for emergency surgery if things had gone differently.
Winston Peters accepts human-induced climate change after Opposition decries ‘embarrassing’ comments
Labour fears Peters' comments reflect badly on New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum.
‘Don’t put him in detention’: PM Luxon banters with Pacific leaders, signs NZ-Tonga partnership
Luxon saved his best line for his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese.
Pacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassador
It comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.
'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks
Among the three killed were two Samoan seasonal workers due to go home this week.
Foreign Minister meets with New Caledonia president after taking aim at French ambassador
The situation in New Caledonia is one of the primary issues at the forum.
NZ-funded Tonga weather radar to provide early warnings
New Zealand spent $4 million in developing the facility.
United Nations head says NZ Govt’s oil and gas licences ‘signing away our future’
Winston Peters was NZ’s representative at the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Tonga diary: Roasted pig, octopus and media redemption at the Pacific Islands Forum
The Foreign Minister rejoiced over how journalists might achieve some redemption.
Pacific forum head disappointed by failed New Caledonia mission but vows to try again
Forum secretary-general Baron Waqa said its failure was due to 'some misunderstanding'.
Gang and drug problems on the rise in Tonga as Pacific leaders gather
Australia could face push-back from Pacific nations for its deportations policy.
NZ’s oil and gas exploration doesn’t feature amid UN Secretary-General’s demands to polluting countries
Legislation enabling exploration is expected to enter Parliament by the end of the year.
Tongan-Kiwi cousins celebrate Tongan language week on YouTube
Youngsters team up with Tongan musician Soakai "Solar" Malamala for epic song drop.
Contentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forum
A leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.
PM, Foreign Minister set priorities for Pacific Island Forum
The Foreign Minister leaves for Tonga tomorrow.
Local Government: Manurewa Local Board ends secret workshops
Until this year, workshops have been closed to the public and the media.
Report warns work scheme 'enables potential human trafficking and modern slavery'
A review of the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is released today.