Auckland local politicians and a local advocate says the Government’s $50 weekly fuel payment falls short for families already struggling with rising costs.

Auckland Council’s proposed changes to rules affecting traditional Sāmoan tatau are facing pushback from Pacific community leaders, who question whether the evidence supports tighter regulation and how it could affect cultural practice in Auckland.

Petty Officer Christina Sola experienced a profound homecoming when HMNZS Canterbury visited Tokelau during Operation Calypso in the South West Pacific.