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How organised crime in the Pacific poses risks for New Zealand
Samoa intercepted 10kg of meth early this year, its largest known smuggling operation.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma
OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".

Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel
Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.

'Insider threat': NZ and Pacific being corrupted by organised crime - experts
Experts recommend a national anti-corruption agency to investigate reports of bribery.

‘Things are going to get less predictable’ - ANZ geopolitical expert
Cameron Mitchell on the trade war risk and how to live with uncertainty.

'Biggest yet': Aims Games participation soars
The national intermediate-aged event brings 'huge economic benefits' to Tauranga.

Done Fiji and Cook Islands? Get to this island before the crowds do
Palau offers world-class scuba diving, with vibrant marine life and coral reefs.

Pacific excellence to be celebrated at Rotorua arts fono
The event marks the final day of Samoa Language Week.

Opinion: A teen's view on living with the impacts of climate change
Rising tides are swallowing our islands, forcing families to move inland.

'My heart is broken': Family mourn 'hero' surgeon at public memorial
Dr Parma Nand rose from 'extreme poverty' to become a top surgeon.

SBW: Why Ardie Savea should be All Blacks captain
Sonny Bill Williams says the loosie's impact could carry into the boardroom.

Deep tremor: 6.4 magnitude quake hits Tonga in seismic Ring of Fire
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit Tonga's east coast on Wednesday.

'Let's get Kavafied': Kiwi artist joins chorus of support for Pacific drink
We explore how the modern embrace of kava sits alongside its traditional use.

Renowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64
Dr Parma Nand regularly travelled to Fiji to perform heart surgeries for free.

Blue Lagoon Cruises' 75th Anniversary cruise, Yasawa Islands, Fiji
Sun-soaked beaches and warm Fijian hospitality await those who visit Fiji this way.

Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.

Tonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588
Tonga’s Health Minister confirmed two dengue deaths, including a 7-month-old.

'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue fever
Misiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.

In favour of the Fiji family holiday that's more exploration than beach resort
Memory-making experiences that go beyond the hotel pool.

Editorial: We must navigate change on shipping emissions
OPINION: Shipping carries 99% of New Zealand's trade by volume.

Pacific nations split, as NZ abstains vote from global shipping emissions pledge
The world’s maritime watchdog has agreed to a landmark deal for shipping companies.