Stories by Laura Tupou

A lot is at stake for the 50 St Paul's College Samoan boys defending their title this weekend at Polyfest, the largest secondary school Pacific dance competition in the world. Laura Tupou goes behind… Video, Audio

Truck drivers are concerned new speed limits on two of the country's safest roads could be dangerous because it widens the speed gap between heavy and ordinary vehicles. Video, Audio

Over 65s tell Laura Tupou they'll be taking up the Government's free yearly doctor's visits, but some say it won't make much of a difference in the long-run. Video, Audio

The director of Culture Safe New Zealand, Allan Halse, says he feels like he's banging his head against a brick wall when he represents clients who have been bullied at work. Audio

High school students are gearing up for ball season but one South Auckland school is trying to keep costs down. Video, Audio

One week on from the sudden closure of Thames engineering firm A & G Price, staff say they're yet to receive their final pay or any redundancy. Video, Audio

A social kava-drinking club in Auckland has come under fire from some Pacific people. Audio

Increasingly strict controls on tobacco since National was elected have hastened a decline in New Zealand's smoking rates, but a lack of similar action on obesity has seen it overtake smoking as the… Video

Last night's Adele concert featured fireworks, tributes and plenty of crowd favourites, leaving no one in doubt of her pop royalty status, writes Laura Tupou.

A combination of record prices and fewer rentals available is forcing university students in Wellington to find alternative accommodation. Audio