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Pacific and Kiwi kids among fattest and least healthy

Pacific Island children have the highest BMI in the world with Kiwi kids close behind.

Tahiti's Covid death toll now 26, cases over 6400

All but 62 cases detected after Tahiti's borders were reopened in July to boost tourism.

'Fafetai te atua': Healthy baby boy for worker stranded in NZ by Covid-19 border closures

But it will be some time before new father can meet his new son.

Housing the big issue for Pacific voters - survey

Housing, wages and health are the top issues for Pasifika, according to a new survey.

'I grew up surrounded by takeaways': Man's powerful response to Collins' obesity claims

'How could this woman in a position of power be so dismissive of something so concerning'.

French Polynesia President tests positive for Covid-19

Before his positive test, Edouard Fritch had met with France's President and PM.

Cook Islands PM hopes for NZ travel bubble within weeks

PM Mark Brown said cabinet would meet on Saturday to discuss changing the restrictions.

Good news for Islanders who doubted return to Rapa nui

Around 40 people have been stranded in the islands since LATAM ended services.

Teuila Fuatai: Orchard scheme needs a thorough prune

OPINION: We have fantastic fruit pickers. Why don't we look after them properly?

Covid limbo: NZ refusing refuge for 300 yachts as Pacific cyclone season nears

"With 2- to 6-week passages crews have been in quarantine for that time anyway."

Double tragedy: Dr Joe Williams dies 24 hours after brother

Former Cook Islands PM died in Auckland hours after his older brother died in Brisbane.

Comment: What Pacific health equity must look like

COMMENT: When it comes to Pacific people, the health system is not fit for purpose.

NZ's 24th Covid death: Family to honour Dr Joe Williams' legacy

Family plan to continue legacy of helping the Pacific community through the health system.

NZ's 24th Covid death: Ashley Bloomfield's tribute to Dr Joe Williams

He held many senior roles in the health sector in New Zealand.

Māori, Pasifika inequities 'major' factor in Covid cluster's doubled hospital rates

Age, ethnicity and pre-existing conditions are driving the higher hospitalisation rates.

Hawke's Bay man jailed for slavery and people trafficking to appeal

Joseph Matamata has filed an appeal against his conviction.

Millions could be wasted on housing funding if Pacific experts not involved, experts warn

Nearly one in five Pacific people in NZ live in 'severely' overcrowded conditions.

Raumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknown

When the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.