Samoa

This declaration follows the Samoan government's failure to pass its budget, which led to the prime minister advising the Head of State to dissolve parliament.

The New Zealand Defence Force is circulating a draft assessment of the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui to New Zealand government agencies but there's no date for public release.

Greg Devine said mosquitos that carry the virus "hitchhike around the world" and the increased movement of people is increasing those infected by dengue.

"I didn't want the children to miss out on the richness of the values."

Former Black Ferns sevens player Shirray Kaka says one of the reasons she is learning Samoan to pass on her heritage to her baby boy.

Oceania football will feature in three junior World Cup football events being held this year.

Samoa's parliament was formally dissolved on 3 June.

"That's the most important thing - that you're normalizing being Samoan in the home."

Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands have all declared dengue outbreaks.

Gaining citizenship doesn't mean immediate access to New Zealand superannuation.

Parliament enters caretaker mode until the election and the formation of a new government.

Anae Arthur Anae has been honoured for services to the Samoan community.

Toleafoa Tuiafelolo John Stanley said the Electoral Act does not address what happens in the event of an early election.

The sea used to wreak havoc as it crashed into Simeona Tapeneko's village in Samoa.

Events are being held across Aotearoa this week to celebrate Gagana Samoa, the Samoan language.