“This is a date I will never forget, but will never want to remember, 23 Aug 2012 at 1830 Kali passed away peacefully at the Viola Hospital, Tonga” Constable Kali Fungavaka’s wife Audra Watts and her four children were at her husband’s bedside last night in Tonga following an assault in the police cell in… [Continue Reading]
NZ Police dies in Tonga after assault
August 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
Police are saddened to learn of the death in Tonga today of a New Zealand Police officer. Constable Kali Fungavaka from the Counties-Manukau district died this evening. He was surrounded by his family and partner. “Kali was an outstanding officer. He received a bravery award in 2006 for going to the aid of a… [Continue Reading]
Sacred Waka to Undertake 10,000 Nautical Miles Using the Stars, Moon and Sun
August 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A group of intrepid New Zealanders will soon undertake a perilous journey across the Pacific Ocean in traditional waka hourua (double-hulled sailing canoes), using only the stars, moon, sun, ocean currents, birds and marine life to guide them. Two waka hourua carrying 18 men and 5 women will depart Auckland today bound for Rapanui (Easter… [Continue Reading]
Valerie Adams surprise gold win
August 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand Olympic Committee president Mike Stanley has described Valerie Adams gold medal as ‘justice served’. After her Russian opponent Nadzeya Ostapchuk was subsequently stripped of her title for failing a drug test . Adams has been awarded the medal, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that Belarus’s Nadzeya Ostapchuk, 33, was excluded… [Continue Reading]
Gift of education to mark 50 years of friendship
August 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
The majority of secondary school students in Samoa will have access to fee-free education under a new programme funded by the Governments of Samoa and New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key announced today. “Investing in the future of Samoa’s young people is of utmost importance to both Prime Minister Tuilaepa and me. We have agreed… [Continue Reading]
New Zealand Film and Television Festival to celebrate 50 years of friendship with Samoa
July 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fifty years of political independence and the signing of a Treaty of Friendship between New Zealand and Samoa will be celebrated with a New Zealand Film and Television Festival broadcast on Samoa’s TV3 channel. The station is received by 90% of Samoan households. A collaboration between the New Zealand Film Commission and the New Zealand… [Continue Reading]
Mayor leads trade mission to Pacific
June 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A group of prominent Auckland business leaders head to Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands next week, led by Len Brown, Mayor of the city with the largest Pacific population in the world. Auckland Council’s second international trade delegation, led by the Mayor with the support of Councillor Mike Lee, aims to further develop closer… [Continue Reading]
Māori Party celebrates Samoan Language Week
May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A leai se gagana ua pō le nu’u Without language the people are in darkness The Māori Party has today added their voice to the celebration of Samoan Language Week which features the theme of O le Vāfealoa’i (Strong and Respectful Relationships). “Tangata whenua share with Samoan people the value we place on our mother… [Continue Reading]
Rugby World Cup Manu Samoa Captain Schwalger dropped
May 16, 2012 By 8 Comments
The Rugby World Cup 2011 saw the Manu Samoa Rugby team face controversy after controversy leading then-captain Mahonri Schwalger to publicise his criticism for the Samoan Rugby management team. Outspoken player Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu also made his views on referee Nigel Owens clear on twitter, accusing him of racism following Samoa’s loss to South Africa 13-5… [Continue Reading]
Former NFL star Junior Seau found dead at home
May 2, 2012 By 2 Comments
On Wednesday Junior Seau’s girlfriend returned home to find his lifeless body on the bed of their home in Oceanside, California. A call was made at 9:35 am to police. Police said Seau was found in a bedroom unconscious, with a gunshot wound to his chest. A hand gun was found nearby but no apparent suicide… [Continue Reading]
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