SportsAll Blacks fall to France while millions tune in to historic boxing returnOur weekly sports wrap covering five of the biggest moments in Pacific as determined by Matt Manukuo. Matt ManukuoMon, 18 Nov
Sports • FijiBoxer’s death raises safety concernsAn investigation into Ubayd Haider’s death will include an independent third-party review, the Fiji government says.Matt ManukuoThu, 14 Nov
Olympics • Solomon IslandsDay of drama: Swimmer collapses, sprinter falls as Pacific athlete stuns in Paris OlympicsIt was a bizarre moment when Solomon Islands’ marathon runner Sharon Firisua raced in the 100m heats, leaving many people shaking their heads.Christine RovoiSat, 03 Aug
Olympics • Cook IslandsCook Islands talents shine through at OlympicsSwimmer for the Cook Islands Lanihei Connolly breaks waves with a personal best, while super heavyweight boxer for Australia, Teremoana Teremoana, swings his way to a historic opportunity.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 30 Jul
Olympics • Sāmoa‘Wish you were here in the corner’: Sāmoa boxer on shock loss of coachThe sudden loss of boxing coach Lionel Fatupaito Elika, has had a significant impact on the team, particularly on boxer Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali.Khalia StrongTue, 30 Jul
Sports • SāmoaYeah, you can boo this Samoan Olympian if you wantPacific champion boxer Tupuola Seua’i Ato Plodzicki Faoagali says he has only one thing on his mind - win a medal in Paris.Aaron RyanSat, 08 Jun
Sports • Tonga‘Why do I want to inflict pain on someone else’: Heavyweight boxer reflects on shock retirement Heavyweight boxer Junior Fa has decided to step away from the sport after re-evaluating his life direction.Matt ManukuoFri, 03 May
SportsPMN Summer Series: ‘I feel like I have a new life in boxing’ - Parker reflects on newfound hungerFollowing his incredible win over Deontay Wilder, we’re revisiting Lupesoliai La’auli Joseph Parker’s interview with our Pacific Grandstand team. Matt ManukuoTue, 26 Dec
Sports • NiueNiue's PacGames medalists reflect on the challenges behind the successBoxer Duken Holo Tutakitoa-Williams and powerlifter Samuel Lafu Singh both spoke to PMN Niue about their medal-winning feats. Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uSat, 23 Dec
Sports • Niue‘We did it’: Gold medal winning boxer continues to make history for Niue Duken Holo Tutakitoa-Williams won gold at the Pacific Games just over a year after winning Niue’s first ever Commonwealth Games medal. Matt ManukuoMon, 04 Dec