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Former inmates are speaking out to demand better mental health care for those currently imprisoned.

Beekeeping, skink protections, the Aotearoa Afghanistan marathon, unanimous support for a new law, and a journey to London to learn saddlery, are among the latest feel-good stories from RNZ.

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific, including New Caledonia's mayors asking France for more money.

The political week has been packed with worthy distractions, but all week Parliament has focused on passing new laws. Here are the highlights.

When the bill to restore NZ citizenship to some Samoans passed this week, Parliament's galleries were full to the brim with members of the community.

But both the Chief of Navy and the Samoan government say community engagement is being led by local authorities. Audio

Greens MP Teanau Tuiono told RNZ Pacific that anyone born in Samoa between 1924 and 1948 can apply for citizenship.

A round-up of Pacific news in brief from around the region, including drug-related arrests in Fiji.

Opinion - The All Whites have the best of everything: the infrastructure, governance, financial backing, and top players, writes Iliesa Tora.

David Lambourne left the country in May this year after a lengthy battle with the government, which wanted him out.

Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Pulu Ae Ae Jr collected 5846 of the 9771 votes, while incumbent Governor Lemanu and Lt Governor Laapui received 3925 votes.

Analysis - The All Whites need to be playing more matches outside of the main centres, writes Mathew Nash.

Two former New Zealand rugby players will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame this weekend.

The Navy is confident a robust plan is in place to handle any leaks as the operation to remove fuel from the HMNZS Manawanui begins. Audio

It will help pay for losses suffered by poorer countries because of climate change.

The Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today.

RNZ looks at the most successful players to leave our shores.

The vote today is between the two sides that received the most votes in the gubernatorial race on 5 November.