Vaimoana Mase

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Vaisioata and Makanesi Vimahi and their nine children have made up to $30,000 a time with their wildly popular Tongan food stall at Polyfest. Photo / Alex BurtonOne family has a food stall at Polyfest that’s so popular it delivers them up to $30,000 a year. The Vimahi family has used the money to put their children through overseas universities - and pay their mortgages.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Emergency services were called to the Auckland District Court on Tuesday after two custody officers were attacked by a prisoner. Photo / Greg BowkerTwo court custody officers were rushed to hospital after being attacked while escorting a prisoner at Auckland District Court. One officer suffered a fractured jaw while the other was knocked out. A colleague of the men claims conditions in the cell unit are unsatisfactory; with overcrowded cells, a single toilet and a lack of staff.

Dec 28, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

A McDonald’s staff member in the Waikato is recovering in hospital after one of their arms got stuck in a rubbish compactor. Emergency services – including Hato Hone St John, Fire and Emergency and police – were called to the Matamata McDonald’s branch on Firth St about 1.30am today.

Dec 17, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

“There is no communication whatsoever as to what we need to do. Staying in place is fine, but the food and water are going to run out quickly.”The quake struck at a depth of 57km and 30km west of Vanuatu’s capital city, Port Vila, at 2.47pm. So far, the official death toll stands at 14. Hundreds of people have been injured. There is no power, running water or fuel. They managed to barter six litres of bottled water from the township when they went to find help.

Nov 27, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Excitement and expectation are the words that come to mind as we file into a packed-out cinema to see Disney’s latest movie sequel: Moana 2. There is a lot riding on this follow-up film - especially in this part of the world, where the seemingly fantastical lush island sceneries, luminescent seas and the tapa cloth-wearing characters are our reality. Our history, our home and our people of the moana.