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The theme for this year's Samoan language week is 'Alofa atu nei, Alofa mai taeao'. I wanted to explore the complexities and depths of our Samoan language and how it...

It has been exactly one year since I was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in the High Court so I’m celebrating one year of being a big gal. I...

Repost from the New Zealand lawyers magazine, 'New Zealand Law Talk'. Ms Vaai is a busy person. She is a Public Defence Service lawyer, and a television journalist. Better known as...

Published on Stuff.co.nz/ Manukau Courier  OPINION:  There's a common misconception that bullying predominantly occurs in the playground or school yard. The reality however, is that this idea leaves little room for...

The incredible team at Paperboy asked me about my neighborhood. I'm always keen to promote South Auckland! xx My Auckland: Reina Vaai Lawyer, blogger and proud south Aucklander Reina Vaai...

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...