How gagana Samoa impacted my life
Reporter Vaimoana Tapaleao looks at how gagana Samoa has impacted her life
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Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa runs this week
Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoan Language Week - is this week.
The Atiu Villas, Cook Islands
Peter de Graaf finds a prime holiday spot on a quiet Pacific island.
Sly dig at migrants in the Budget
The Govt snuck stricter welfare rules for migrants into the Budget.
Nasty gash: Ambo refused to elderly man
Aupito Pupu Lolesio was refused an ambulance after suffering a gash in a fall.
Gene variants could explain high Maori gout rates
Gene variants that could help explain high rates of gout in Maori and Pacific people.
Climate could be transformed by 2100
The climate in tropical regions could become unrecognisable by the end of this century.
Pacific-inspired nail art a hit
Selina Jones-Ofisa of Nesian Nails, in Mangere, specialises in Pacific-inspired nail art.
Where getaway means from everyone
Stephanie Holmes enjoys a Fijian resort so exclusive Customs doesn't know it.
The Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo, Hawaii
Shandelle Battersby checks into a newly-renovated property with views of Hilo Bay.
Navy joins search for missing Kiwi sailor
New Zealand sailor Joseph Tua was last seen on April 29.
Hawaii: Sailor's grave
Michael Wayne struggles his way to the remote beach where James Cook met his death.
Kinship will fuel Maori schoolgirls in Fiji
Bay pupils find affinity in Aoteroa Maori team, court time or not, for Fiji trip.
'Puppet master', 'inside man' forfeit $3m
'Almost perfect' drug smuggling operation funded high life of flash cars and costly wines.
Blues vs Reds in Apia too expensive
Locals say tickets too pricey to see the first Super Rugby game in Samoa.
Room check: Aitutaki Village
Peter de Graaf stays adjacent to some of the best beaches on Aitutaki.
Fiji: Food gets a place to shine
Resort ensures its fare is not just a footnote to a visit to Fiji.
Grab your raincoat: Cyclone remnants to bring heavy rain
Cyclone Donna will lose a lot of power as she hits NZ, but will still bring heavy rain.
Student's graduation heartache
Handing in her last uni assignment was meant to bring happiness and relief.
Are islands more resilient to sea level rise?
Sea level rise models suggest coral reef islands are more resilient than first thought.
Will Cyclone Donna hit NZ?
A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.
Cyclone Donna continues to strengthen
The cyclone has destroyed houses, churches and trees in the north of Vanuatu.
Containers end up in Suva Harbour
Up to a dozen shipping containers have sunk off Suva Harbour, Fiji.
Kiwi in Samoa likely swept away: police
Disappearance most likely due to mishap at spectacular visitor site, Samoan police say.
Will Cyclone Donna bear down on NZ?
The "severe" cyclone is expected to batter Vanuatu with winds up to 130km/h.
Debbie, Cook, Donna: Cyclone season explained
NZ's cyclone season has been back-loaded, but ultimately close to normal, NIWA says.
Mystery surrounds Cyclone Donna's path
WeatherWatch say it is still vital those in Vanuatu remain ready for severe weather.
'Very destructive winds' to hit Vanuatu
Tropical Cyclone Donna is expected to hit Vanuatu this weekend.
Cult that worships duke sees omen
Vanuatu residents who worship Prince Philip believe cyclone sent by weather gods.
Feeling like a Pacific winter break?
If you want to get away from the hordes, try one of these off-the-radar hot spots.
Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa Kauai
Shandelle Battersby checks into an Outrigger property on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.