Talanoa - Voices of the Pacific
'My heart is broken': Family mourn 'hero' surgeon at public memorial
Dr Parma Nand rose from 'extreme poverty' to become a top surgeon.
'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking lives
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a tour operator.
Why 'Tina from Turners' is leaving NZ for life in Samoa
Sieni Leo’o Olo is moving to Samoa for a simpler, more connected life.
'We're just doing our best': Cultural backlash hits Auckland kava business
Accusations made that new kava business 'dilutes cultural authenticity'.
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'Let's get Kavafied': Kiwi artist joins chorus of support for Pacific drink
We explore how the modern embrace of kava sits alongside its traditional use.
'You saved my life': Former patients pay tribute to heart surgeon after shock death
Top cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Parma Nand's death has shocked the community.
Renowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64
Dr Parma Nand regularly travelled to Fiji to perform heart surgeries for free.
'Nuanced solutions': Visa restrictions eased for Pacific Islanders visiting NZ
Visitors from PIF countries can apply for multi-entry visas from July.
Bad taste: Naked Samoans address backlash over controversial Last Supper poster
Oscar Kightley says the comedy troupe 'should have known better'.
‘Surprise’ island nation targeted for US tariffs
An official says the country received no warning of the 10% tariff despite weekly contact.
Why Polyfest’s milestone year is a poignant tribute to Samoan matriarch
Polyfest began in 1976 with four schools; now 75 schools will participate.
How three generations are spreading Polynesian love across America
Three women from an artistic Auckland family are heading to California.
Why $155m Whānau Ora shake-up has left many in shock
New agencies will replace them in July, two in the North Island.
Efeso Collins' widow reflects on grief, legacy and a life without him
Vasa Fia Collins opens up about the heartbreak of losing her husband.
How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.
From Hawaii to Aotearoa: A legacy of passion and performance
Tama Ali’i Halvorsen has made his seventh pilgrimage from Hawaii to NZ for Te Matatini.
Tropical depression near Vanuatu intensifies to Cyclone Seru
The system is expected to intensify into a category 2 overnight.