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‘We stand with you’: Pacific overstayers called to speak out

Dawn raid tactics trample on Immigration NZ's "special relationship" with the community.

'It’s not just about being able to see but being able to provide again'

Former Wesley College student Dr Carole Poloso is helping to restore sight in the Pacific.

Samoan authorities investigating after infant dies hours after vaccination

Samoan officials are investigating after an infant died after a routine vaccination.

Emani Haile Fakaotimanava-Lui among six newcomers to Parliament

Emani Haile Fakaotimanava-Lui ecstatic upon hearing the election results.

Dad of 12 says ‘it’s a miracle we all escaped’ burning Tokoroa home

Nooroa Paora thanks God for smoke alarms and for protecting his tamariki.

Barry Soper: Heads should roll over Immigration NZ's 'dawn raid' tactics

Opinion: There are surely more humanitarian ways of dealing with overstayers.

Govt taken advice on amnesty for overstayers, decision "quite soon"

It comes amid reports controversial dawn raids are still occurring despite Govt apology.

Schools in Samoa closed due to flu outbreak

All schools in Samoa have been closed due to a flu outbreak affecting mostly children.

American Samoa confirms second case of measles

The second confirmed case is a 4-year-old boy from Tafuna.

Star light, star bright: Epic stargazing experiences in Fiji

NASA came, NASA saw, and they left a NASA telescope.

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

Hōkūle’a sets sail in June for four-year expedition.

Carmel Sepuloni to lead first mission to Pacific since Covid-19

Deputy PM says it's more important than ever we take collective action on climate change.

'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.

Making sure our children survive: Vaccine project in Pacific continues

Junior Tooma was only a month old when a deadly disease quickly took over his body.

Watch Wāhine Win research focuses on gender equity in the workplace with a specific focus on Māori, Pasifika and Asian women

2000+ participated in the research launched at McAuley High School.