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Inside opera star Pene Pati’s career, marriage, and personal transformation

23 hours ago | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Pene Pati and Amina Edris were married in 2016. Photo / Capucine de ChocqueuseSol3 Mio tenor Pene Pati is fully-booked for the next 2-3 years, performing on some of the world’s biggest opera stages. The Samoan-Kiwi star has transformed his body through healthy lifestyle and says the weight-loss has also changed his voice. The 38 year old was nominated this week in two categories at Germany’s biggest and most prestigious classical music awards.
Fake doctor Zholia Alemi ordered to pay back thousands or face more jail time

3 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Zholia Alemi worked as an NHS psychiatrist for 22 years in the UK despite not having any qualifications. Iranian-Kiwi Zholia Alemi worked as a psychiatrist in the UK for 22 years, using fake University of Auckland qualifications. She was jailed in 2023 for seven years. A judge has now ordered her to pay close to $1 million (NZD) in compensation or face more time in prison.
Auckland teen wears mum’s ball dress to school ball 27 years later

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Kamiya David-Poimafisi, 16 (at left) wore her mum's school ball dress to her own ball this year. Her mum Rose David (right) designed the dress for its first outing in 1998, when she too was 16. Photos / Supplied / NZ Herald CompositeAuckland Girls’ Grammar student Kamiya David-Poimafisi, 16, wore her mum’s ball dress from 1998 to her school ball. Some families spend thousands on the school ball. As friends paid up to $200 for a dress, Kamiya’s only needed minor alterations, done by a family member.
'My heart is broken': Family mourn 'hero' surgeon at public memorial

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Dr Parma Nand's children, Thomas Nand (left), Komal Nash, and William Nand (right). A public memorial service was held for the respected Auckland heart surgeon and philanthropist at the Swaminarayan Temple, Papatoetoe, Auckland. Photo / Sylvie Whinray He was known as a top Auckland heart surgeon whose philanthropic work saved lives in Fiji and other parts of the Pacific. But to Dr Parma Nand’s children, they were proud to know him simply as “dad”.
Lynn Mall incident: Armed police swarm shops, hunting person of interest

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Natasha Gordon |Vaimoana Mase

SubscribeSign InAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. Several armed officers and police vehicles can be seen at the LynnMall shopping centre in the suburb of New Lynn, Auckland. Armed police officers have swarmed a West Auckland mall after an incident early this evening. Several armed officers and police vehicles can be seen at the LynnMall shopping centre in the suburb of New Lynn.
'You saved my life': Former patients pay tribute to heart surgeon after shock death

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

Former patients of Dr Parma Nand have paid tribute to the renowned Auckland cardiothoracic surgeon. Former patients of Dr Parma Nand have paid tribute to the renowned Auckland cardiothoracic surgeon. Nand, known for his philanthropic work in Fiji, died at age 63. Aaron Cooper credited Nand with saving his life after a critical speedway crash in 2007.
Renowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Dr Parma Nand, a cardiothoracic surgeon from Auckland, has died aged 64. Photo / Greg BowkerDr Parma Nand, a cardiothoracic surgeon from Auckland, has died aged 64. In 2006, he founded a charity that involves medical professionals travelling to Fiji to perform life-saving surgeries for people who would otherwise be unable to afford them. His humble life in Fiji as a young boy inspired him to give back. An Auckland heart doctor who saved hundreds of lives in Fiji for free has died.
Renowned Auckland heart surgeon who saved hundreds in Fiji dies at 64

1 month ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Dr Parma Nand, a cardiothoracic surgeon from Auckland, has died aged 64. In 2006, he founded a charity that involves medical professionals travelling to Fiji to perform life-saving surgeries for people who would otherwise be unable to afford them. His humble life in Fiji as a young boy inspired him to give back. An Auckland heart doctor who saved hundreds of lives in Fiji for free has died.
'It's their first language': Why I raise my hearing children with sign language

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Rosie Solouota with her parents, Taini Sr Solouota and Kupa Solouota. Rosie became deaf as a baby after contracting measles. Photo / SuppliedRosie Solouota suffered complete hearing loss as a baby after contracting measles. She had no access to formal language until she was nine, when a teacher introduced her to NZ Sign Language (NZSL). Today, Rosie is a NZSL tutor and advocate for the deaf community. Her three hearing children all speak Niuean, te reo Māori, English and NZSL. “Your daughter is deaf.
Emotional scenes as funeral for boy, 12, who died of dengue fever held in Auckland

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Vaimoana Mase

Misiafa Nathaniel Lene's parents, Taito Louis and Taunese Lene, hold each other as their 12-year-old son is laid to rest. Photo / Michael CraigFamily and friends farewelled 12-year-old Misiafa Nathaniel Fealofa’i Lene in South Auckland today. Misiafa died from dengue fever after being evacuated from Samoa to Auckland’s Starship hospital. His parents urged others to take precautions against dengue, following their son’s tragic death.