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Published on Stuff.co.nz / Manukau Courier  OPINION: I work in a job where I am constantly encouraged to be patient, understanding and compassionate. I often feel embarrassed when I am reminded...

Published on Stuff.co.nz / Manukau Courier  I’m not an expert on children (or anything for that matter). And I’m not a parent. But I do know that one of the...

OPINION: My social media news feed has been flooded with devastating images of cyclone Gita in the Pacific. Beautiful and recently refurbished businesses, now buried beneath debris and water. Family homes...

Published on Stuff.co.nz / Manukau Courier  April is Autism Awareness month. Autism is a development disorder, which affects language, social skills and behaviour. People that have been diagnosed with autism...

They're young, they're innovative and they've got something to say. They call themselves 'OPPPA' and their mission is pretty clear. As boldly noted on their marquee at the Mangere Saturday...

'Talofa, my name is Reina, I'm from Tagata Pasifika on TV 1. I'm here in Samoa and I know that this is very last minute but I was wondering whether you...

I remember the day I started preparing for Lione Fihaki's story. Beautiful, strong, witty, kind, bold, loving Lione.  Reporter/Director: Reina Vaai / Camera: Christo Montes, Matthew Perry / Editor: Charlotte Wanhill / Producer: SunPix, Tagata Pasifika  Seven...

Girl bosses who brunch is a series which seeks to celebrate the achievements of incredible Pacific women. All of my chats with the various girl bosses take place in a...