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Journalist believes Australia’s treatment of refugees arises from its colonial history.
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China maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.
US to widen military presence in Philippines amid China fear
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Pacific leaders react with shock, sadness to Ardern's resignation
Cook Islands and Fiji prime ministers pay tribute to Jacinda Ardern's time as leader.
A Pacific home in Hamilton that is open to all
Pasifika-focused services to all and a centre for community and cultural events.
Editorial: Awesome impacts from Tongan eruption
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How NZ's $1.3b climate change fund is being spent on the Pacific
So far New Zealand is spending at under half the rate needed to meet its commitment.
Tonga volcano eruption: Islanders resettle nearly a year on from disaster
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Why Pacific Islanders are staying put as rising seas flood their homes and crops
Rising sea levels are leaving communities facing tough decisions about relocation.
French Polynesia: An island guide for all types of traveller
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NBA legend Shaq O'Neal to be made a Samoan matai
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is set to receive a Samoan chief title next year.
One of the last places on earth to be Covid-free now has positive cases
NZ is sending medical supplies to Tokelau after recording its first cases of Covid-19.
Biggest solar power plant in Pacific region opens in Tonga
The largest solar power plant in the South Pacific has been opened in Tonga.
Review aims to ensure education is a right across the Pacific
New initiative has been launched in 15 countries to improve educational standards.
A young mum's sacrifice turns into culinary dream come true
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Hamilton’s K’aute Pasifika fale and village wow PM and minister
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Mauna Loa eruption: Lava oozes towards main highway
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Biden and Macron hold talks on Ukraine, climate, China
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For the lava God! World’s largest active volcano erupts
Hawaiian giant spews ash and debris for the first time in four decades.
How grandma's advice inspired a young Pasifika entrepreneur
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Island tug of love: Mother boarded ship and ‘wrestled’ girl from grandmother
NZ court makes child its ward until custody is sorted out under Tokelauan custom.
Research shows Māori and Pasifika dads more hands-on than Pākehā
New research has analysed the time and quality of care Kiwi dads are providing their kids.
Powerful 7.9 magnitude quake in Tonga
The quake - initially reported to be 7.3 - struck Tonga just before midnight local time.
'No more' says Mo'orea: French Polynesia to cap visitors
Proposals for the five year plan FM27 were finalised earlier this year.
Pacific Islanders make up over half of declined visitor visas
Minister of Immigration said visas were granted after assessing if holder would overstay.
Artwork by Fatu Feu'u to feature on glasses to help preventable blindness in the Pacific
Samoan artist Fatu Feu'u teams up with Specsavers to help kick blindness in the Pacific.
Samoan actor Fa'afiaula Sagote remembered for bringing depth to movie role
Beloved actor who appeared on the first Samoan language feature film has died.
'Every morning, I fight myself': How a Paralympic swimmer battled her inner demons - and won
New Zealand’s first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks.
Fijian cruise ship appears to fly in Kiwis' stunning photo
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