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Sport: Fiji and Samoa get ready for Sevens
The Fiji sevens team are determined to banish some bad memories from last year's Wellington tournament.
Sport: Parker hopes to sign off with a bang
The New Zealand Samoan heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker says he's keen to head into a much-needed break with a bang.
'Three Wise Cousins' combines culture and comedy on big screen
A grassroots comedy about what it takes for a New Zealand-born Samoan to transform into a 'real island guy' is for some a nostalgic trip back to the islands, and for others a first time glimpse into… Audio
Fiji lawyer applauded for speaking out
The New Zealand Law Society is concerned about the credibility of an investigation into the alleged intimidation of a Fijian lawyer by security forces because the head of police is a former military… Audio
Tonga to remember Lomu
The Tongan government is calling on the nation to mark the death of rugby star Jonah Lomu with a moments silence on Sunday.
Tongans in Auckland to remember Lomu
Members of Auckland's Tongan community have announced a memorial for Jonah Lomu to be held this weekend.
Rule of law abused in Fiji - Winston Peters
The resignation of Fiji's Police Commissioner will have Australia and New Zealand re-thinking their stance on Fiji, says former NZ foreign affairs minister Winston Peters.
Pacific students' economic disadvantage affecting achievement
The chair of the Association of Pasifika Staff in Tertiary Education says government policy lacks flexibility for students who are economically disadvantaged. Audio
Greater shift hoped for in NZ Pacific achievement rates
Achievement rates of Pacific students in tertiary education are not increasing as hoped, despite the growing number of Pacific students. Audio
Keyboard symbols inspires Pacific art
Two Samoan artists have collaborated on a project which required Avondale community members to volunteer their bodies as part of a live tattoo art exhibition.
Vanuatu pardons examined by constitutional law expert
A professor of constitutional law Bill Hodge says Vanuatu's President may have the power to reverse the pardons controversially granted at the weekend to 14 convicted MPs. Audio
Song writing used to combat bullying
Song writing is being used by a New Zealand based mentoring group to help Pasifika school students combat bullying. Audio
Sport: More consistency demanded from Phoenix players
The Wellington Phoenix football coach Ernie Merrick is backing Roy Krishna to rediscover his goal-scoring touch, but says it's up to all of the attacking players to deliver in the final third.
Sport: Tonga to go on attack against the All Blacks
Tonga plan to take on the All Blacks at their own game in this morning's final Rugby World Cup Pool C match in Newcastle.
All Blacks looking for team to 'click' against Tonga
Rugby World Cup pool play wraps up this weekend, with the All Blacks playing their final match against Tonga on Saturday. Audio
Cook Islands chiefs visit expats
For the first time since its formation almost half a century ago, the Cook Islands house of Ariki has ventured overseas to connect with its expats.
NZ help for new PNG highlands road
New Zealand soldiers help the PNGDF kick off a major road building project from the PNG highlands to the northern coast. Audio
Forum Secretariat says meetings are still useful
The latest annual Pacific Islands Forum meeting has come and gone with mixed reviews over what has actually been achieved. Audio
NZ high school delivers sports facilities in Fiji
A recent high school service trip to Fijian village Wailoku has capped off a five year relationship between the village and Auckland's Diocesan School for Girls. Audio
Refined foods could be making Pacific children fat
Refined carbohydrates like white rice and bread could be making Pacific children in New Zealand overweight. Audio
