Sports • SāmoaSemo Sititi: Making the All Blacks and Black Ferns is the easy partThe Sāmoa rugby legend says the real challenge for his children Wallace and Amarante is staying at the top while carrying their Sāmoan values with pride.Christine RovoiSun, 23 Aug
SportsTwo Sāmoan teenagers, two Black Ferns debuts and two tries scored Amarante Sititi and Shyrah Tuliau-Tua’a took different paths to Test rugby but they made an instant impact in a 66-19 thumping of Australia.Latonya LoleSat, 22 Aug
SportsMore than rugby: Santo Taumata’s Black Ferns return shaped by faith, leadership and tautua After a 1463-day wait, the Te Puke-raised Sāmoan forward is back in the Black jersey with injury, faith and family shaping the player she has become. Latonya LoleThu, 20 Aug
Sports • Fiji • FranceFrance stun NZ to win Bordeaux Sevens title as South Africa end Fiji's world crown hopesThe French celebrate a home sevens title while Fiji's bid for the overall world crown was ended by South Africa and New Zealand finished runners-up in both the men and women's finals.PMN NewsMon, 08 Jun
Sports • SāmoaFrom ‘impossible’ to honoured: Vania Wolfgramm’s rugby journey recognisedThe former Black Fern has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her work growing women’s and Pasifika rugby pathways after a playing career cut short by injury. Latonya LoleFri, 05 Jun
SportsFijian-born Black Fern Tanya Kalounivale steps away from rugby to be with family The 27-year-old prop has paused her career after 29 tests for New Zealand, with coaches and NZ Rugby paying tribute as she moves to Australia. PMN NewsFri, 15 May
Sports‘Shot put queen’ Dame Valerie Adams leads Pacific pride at NZ's Halberg Awards 2026The South Auckland legend enters the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame as Pasifika athletes shine on sports’ biggest night.Khalia StrongTue, 17 Feb
Sports2025 Pacific Sports Roundup: Tonz’s picks It was a year of stories that inspired, challenged, and reminded me why I love covering Pasifika sport.Latonya LoleTue, 23 Dec
SportsSpringbok women spark new era in rugby union despite historic quarter-final exit to NZIn a ground-breaking performance, the South Africans showed their innovatice attack and resilience against a formidable Black Ferns, losing 46-17 in their World Cup quarter-final in England.Latonya LoleSun, 14 Sep
SportsBlack Ferns dominate Japan but look for improvement ahead of quarter-final showdownNew Zealand crushed Japan 62-19 to reach the Women’s Rugby World Cup finals, but head coach Allan Bunting says discipline and cohesion must improve ahead of their pool decider against Ireland.Latonya LoleMon, 01 Sep
