SportsPride, heritage and heart: Why Pacific flags and parades are about more than sportA mother travelling to support Tonga says the Rugby League World Cup is giving her sons a chance to celebrate their heritage, as Pacific pride fills streets on both sides of the Tasman.Khalia StrongFri, 30 Oct
Sports • Sāmoa • Fiji • Aotearoa New ZealandFetu Sāmoa on the brink of World Cup historyA win over England would secure Fetu Sāmoa a maiden semi-final match, while Fiji look to book their place in the final four, and Papua New Guinea aims to bounce back.PMN NewsThu, 29 Oct
Sports • Cook Islands ‘It kind of breaks my heart’: Kiwis run riot after Cook Islands’ brave startBoth the Cook Islands and Kiwis came into their Christchurch encounter off Round One losses, but it was the home side who bounced back in epic fashion. Latonya LoleSun, 25 Oct
Sports‘My heart lies with New Zealand’: Stowers-Smith ready for emotional Kiwis debutProud of his Samoan heritage and family rugby league legacy, Tanner Stowers-Smith is preparing to represent New Zealand before his hometown crowd.PMN NewsSat, 24 Oct
Sports • Cook IslandsFull-circle homecoming as Isaako joins Kiwis' historic RLWC clash against Cook Islands A return to his grassroots club marks an emotional milestone for the NRL star as international rugby league lands in Christchurch. Brooke FonotiTue, 20 Oct
Sports • Cook IslandsFiji Bati blitz sets up Kangaroos blockbuster as Breakers fall shortThe Fijians kicked off their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a dominant seven-try blowout while the Breakers suffer a six-point defeat to Tasmania.PMN NewsMon, 19 Oct
Sports • FijiKiwi Ferns withstand Fiji Bulikula scare to seal late World Cup opening victoryLeianne Tufuga's try saves New Zealand from an upset, edging out a brave Fijian side 18-12 in Newcastle, Australia, on Sunday.Christine RovoiSun, 18 Oct
Sports • TongaRed Dawn: Historic Tongan rugby league victory sends statement through World CupA dominant defensive effort and second-half double from Haumole Olakau’atu hand England their first-ever defeat against Tonga.Christine RovoiSun, 18 Oct
Sports • SāmoaFetu Sāmoa push world champions all the wayBut the Jillaroos deliver a fierce physical examination to win 40-0 in their RLWC opener.Christine RovoiSat, 17 Oct
Sports • SāmoaSāmoa demolish France in record-breaking 78-4 RL World Cup openerToa smashed their highest-ever score and winning margin though an early injury to winger Deine Mariner clouds an otherwise flawless night.Christine RovoiFri, 16 Oct
