Vaimoana Mase
Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section, recognized for her impactful storytelling within the Pacific community, and has received accolades for her writing, including the junior reporter of the year at the Qantas Media Awards in 2010 and best opinion writing at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards.
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Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section, sharing stories from the Pacific community.
Fiji police officer death: Foul play suspected after body found in Lami
New Zealand· 2026-02-24
Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section, sharing stories from the Pacific community.
Mother Loriza Ali triumphs in 11-year struggle to get a resident visa for her son, who has cerebral palsyNew Zealand· 2026-02-15
Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section.
Dengue fever outbreak: Travellers to the Pacific told to seek immediate medical help if ill on return homeNew Zealand· 2026-02-03
Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section, sharing stories from the Pacific community.
Tangaroa College deputy principal Faleata Ualesi remembered as dedicated teacher and friendNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section.
Auckland woman fights to bring her son, who has cerebral palsy, to live with her in New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-01
Vaimoana Mase is one of the journalists featured in the NZ Herald's new marketing campaign.
Media Insider: TVNZ profit turnaround – CEO Jodi O’Donnell’s bonus revealed; Top screen boss resigns, sounds warning; Cannabis, pizza don’t mix, rules watchdogNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section, sharing stories from the Pacific community.
Māori stage departs Polyfest festival to new venue and different dates, cultural unity questionedNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section, sharing stories from the Pacific community.
Reggae artist General Fiyah stopped at US border due to performance visa issueNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section, sharing stories from the Pacific community.
Dengue fever outbreak: Samoan family lose second son to mosquito-borne illnessNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section, sharing stories from the Pacific community.
Dengue fever outbreak: Samoa shuts schools as cases surge, second child diesNew Zealand· 2025-07-26
Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section, sharing stories from the Pacific community.
Early childhood sector leader ‘shocked’ at proposed changes to baby sleeping rules at daycareNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Vaimoana Mase is the Pasifika editor for the Herald’s Talanoa section, sharing stories from the Pacific community.
Widowed at 29: Why mum of two Lata Visinia’s blog on loss and healing resonatesNew Zealand· 2025-06-20
