They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This is true for the 11 students who captured a glimpse of South Auckland in a new book titled Where I live. The Year 8 students, from St Mary Mackillop Catholic School in Māngere East, published their first book this week, sharing positive stories and memories […]

'Pou', a Pasifika contemporary piece choreographed by Samoan dancer Xavier Breed, has been selected to be performed at the World Youth Forum in Egypt.

Competing around New Zealand and overseas, Desire Talia Pologa has been training and competing in Jiu Jitsu for 7 years - and she's not afraid to take on the boys on the mat.

Press release: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Tessa Temata, died in Palmerston North over the weekend, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. Ms Temata, 52, had recently returned to New Zealand for medical treatment. “On behalf of the Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, we extend […]

The Ministry of Health confirms a total of 4,693 measles cases have been reported to the Disease Surveillance Team, since the outbreak started. There were 112 recorded in the last 24 hours. There are currently 159 measles cases who are in-patients at all health facilities. Of this, 120 are at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital […]

We spoke to 1 News Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver this morning following Samoa's nationwide shutdown. While 89% of the the Samoan population is now immunised against measles, the situation is by no means over."We are yet to see, I think, the full impact on this country's children."

The Samoan Government shut down for two days this week to carry out their immunisation campaign. For many people in New Zealand, travel plans to the region have been cancelled, as they weigh up the risks of travelling to Samoa.

The Ministry of Health confirms a total of 4,460 measles cases have been reported to the Disease Surveillance Team, since the outbreak started.  There were 103 recorded in the last 24 hours. There are currently 165 measles cases who are in-patients at all health facilities.  Of this, 124 are at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital […]

Pacific people account for the second highest drowning fatalities in Auckland. John Pulu talks with water safety experts about tips to stay safe in the water.