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Nooroa Paora thanks God for smoke alarms and for protecting his tamariki.
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Podcast focuses on Māori and Pasifika mental health
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Star light, star bright: Epic stargazing experiences in Fiji
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NZ boosts support for climate action in Solomon Islands
The Government has committed $15m to support Solomon Islands provincial governments.
Deputy PM downplays China tensions at start of Pacific tour
Carmel Sepuloni flew out to the Solomon Islands to strengthen relations with the nation.
Hōkūle’a expedition will visit 36 Pacific Rim countries
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'Now we are truly equal': Cook Islands parliament decriminalises homosexuality
The passing of the bill reflects the Cook Islands' changing society.
Pacific Games broadcasting rights to be shared
The 2023 games will focus on member countries rather than an individual company.
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Pasifika bearing the brunt of New Zealand’s housing crisis
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Willie Jackson: I want to thank Ardern on behalf of Māori
Willie Jackson pays tribute to Jacinda Ardern.
Struggling whānau are not eating fruit and veges and not going to the dentist
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Air Vanuatu woes: Delay to 737 repairs cancel Auckland flights until after Easter
Delays in getting parts for the grounded 737 have had knock-on effects for travellers.
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Communities in Vanuatu still lack clean water a month after cyclones hit.
Dave Letele reveals new TV opportunity after Today FM closure
Dave Letele will feature in a new TVNZ series, Heavyweight.
Sir Buck Shelford wants new day to honour defence forces
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More Pacific NRL stars opt to play for their homelands
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Former Silver Fern takes shot at Mayor Wayne Brown's budget cuts
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Māori activists confront deep-sea mining ship
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