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Sāmoan-Tongan descent first Pasifika Deputy P.M.

By Alexander Rheeney • 23 January 2023, 8:00PM

A Pasifika politician with Sāmoan-Tongan descent will for the first time in New Zealand's history occupy the Deputy Prime Minister's position.

Speaker unmoved by Opposition appeal

Speaker of Parliament Papalii Lio Masipau welcomed the verdict from the Supreme Co...

By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong • 15 May 2025, 6:30PM

Chanel College not closing: Principal

Chanel College is not closing, and it never intended to. That’s the message from U...

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 16 May 2025, 7:30PM

Samoan trailblazer gets top Otago honour

A trailblazing Samoan businessman will receive one of the most prestigious awards ...

By Shalveen Chand • 15 May 2025, 8:40PM

Women paid less than minimum wage

Women employed in shops have reported being paid $3.50 per hour which is less than...

By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong • 16 May 2025, 7:10PM

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