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David Seymour wants tougher welfare rule as Labour targets hidden costs in 2026 election
The ACT leader says taxpayers deserve a stronger voice in the benefits debate while Labour’s Arena Williams says hidden fees, junk insurance and flight cancellations add pressure to household budgets.
Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 09 Oct
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Tokelau reefs showing widespread bleaching as ocean survey reaches final atoll
Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 13 Oct
Amelia Earhart mystery draws search team to remote Kiribati atoll
Christine RovoiMon, 12 Oct
Tonga’s women win the battle while Mennenga’s 40 goes unrewarded
PMN NewsMon, 12 Oct
Three years stranded in Cook Islands as transit visas still out of reach
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From cleaning a home to the Kiwis: Laban’s World Cup call-up
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Tongan grandmother shares heart breaking Dawn Raids experience with granddaughter
Grandmother Lavinia Losaki shares with her granddaughter Emily Muli what living through the 1970s Dawn Raids was like as a Pacific overstayer.
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Close to Home
Close to Home bridges the gap between aspiration and action, showing young people that fluency isn't the only measure of pride, but that every step back to your reo, is a step forward in knowing who you are.
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Catch up on the Betfred Super League 2026 season as we move into the finals rounds.
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Pacific Vote 2026
Will sits down with our politicians ahead of the 2026 election to discuss current issues and policies, and how they affect our community.
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Tahunga Kore (feat. Mama Taia Tupou)
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Jaxon Evans: Bathurst’s final lap will decide it all
Elton Lonaratha JnrFri, 09 Oct
New Zealand Rugby takes PNG Chiefs name fight to the High Court
Dana Johannsen, RNZ Thu, 08 Oct
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Elton Lonaratha JnrThu, 08 Oct
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From the kitchen to the classroom, Fijian culture continues to thrive in Aotearoa
Elenoa TuragaiviuFri, 09 Oct
'My language starts at home’: Fijian families in Aotearoa work to keep Vosa Vakaviti alive
Elenoa TuragaiviuSun, 04 Oct
