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'Don't give up': Moana Pasifika CEO opens door to rescue as new interest emerges
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (778+ words) Moana Pasifika CEO Debbie Sorensen says the decision to exit Super Rugby Pacific was one of the hardest moments in the club's history. Debbie Sorensen says fresh interest is building to save the Super Rugby club as it fights to…...
High Court upholds conviction over death of Pacific stevedore at Auckland port - MNZ
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (772+ words) S'moan father of seven, Pala'amo Kalati, was killed at Ports of Auckland in 2020. A High Court ruling has now upheld the conviction of the former port chief executive over his death. A judge has dismissed an appeal by former Ports…...
Cyclone Vaianu lashes northern NZ as travel warnings and bridge closure fears grow
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (539+ words) Cyclone Vaianu batters northern New Zealand, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain as it tracks south towards Auckland. Wind gusts of up to 120km/h hit Northland overnight, evacuations carried out, and transport disruptions expected to worsen as the storm moves…...
T'maki Makaurau promised growth but Pacific leaders warn City Deal lacks action
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (930+ words) Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown speak to media alongside Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop following the signing of the Auckland City Deal. Big plans for jobs and housing but no money, no timelines, and little…...
State of Emergency in Northland as Cyclone Vaianu approaches: Auckland on alert
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (575+ words) Cyclone Vaianu is moving towards the upper North Island, with Northland under a State of Emergency and Auckland bracing for strong winds and heavy rain this weekend. Authorities move early in Northland as a precaution while T'maki Makaurau prepares for…...
NZ told to prepare now as Cyclone Vaianu nears while second storm batters Pacific
1+ week, 1+ day ago (594+ words) Pictured left: The possible path of Cyclone Vaianu, which is tracking towards New Zealand, with officials urging people to prepare now as severe weather approaches. Pictured right: A ruptured farm dam has blocked Taupo Bay Road in the Far North....
Tokelau Easter Festival brings global family home to Auckland
1+ week, 5+ day ago (490+ words) The Tokelau community from Rotorua performing f'tele at the 2026 Tokelau Easter Festival in Auckland. Organisers say the gathering reconnects a small but far-spread community through sports, culture, faith, and identity. From Aotearoa to Australia, Hawai'i, and Tokelau, thousands are coming…...
Speedway family feels shut out of Western Springs venue decision
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (723+ words) Susie Davis, second from right, with three generations of her family, says "speedway stays, we're not giving up, it's not over." Auckland Council's plan has left residents feeling shut out, raising questions about whose voices count in local decision-making. A…...
Fijians rush to fill tanks as fuel prices spike overnight across nation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (456+ words) Vehicles queue at a petrol station in the northern town of Labasa, Fiji, on Tuesday night as commuters rushed to fill their tanks ahead of a surprise fuel price increase. Families and commuters scrambled at petrol stations after a surprise…...
After 51 years, Polyfest is still fighting for long-term funding certainty
2+ week, 2+ day ago (775+ words) Students perform during ASB Polyfest, a major cultural event organisers say needs sustainable funding. Seiuli Terri Leo-Mauu says sustainable funding is critical, as no agency takes responsibility for the future of one of Aotearoa's biggest Pacific events. After more than…...