Sports • SāmoaMartin (Tapu) Opetaia: How to balance family, community and boxingHe opens up about his Sāmoan heritage, building a new gym, and how he uses boxing to guide youth away from harmful paths.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 09 Sep
Sports • Sāmoa‘Hard work pays off’: Fa’aofonu’u Junior Leota speaks on Sāmoa’s tag journeyThe Sāmoa Tag President reflects on the values that guide him, from rugby discipline to business resilience, as he leads the sport into international recognition.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 03 Sep
Sports • Tonga • Aotearoa New ZealandFrom netball court to rugby field: Paris Lokotui on her new stepThe 23-year-old athletic star who helped Main Tactix secure its ANZ Premiership victory, explains why she’s embracing a new chapter in rugby union.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 03 Sep
SportsFrom All Black to mentor: Pita Alatini’s vision at King’s CollegeThe Head of Rugby at the South Auckland school is on a mission to support Pacific and Māori students and ensure players leave school prepared for life beyond sports.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 29 Aug
BusinessSāmoan's new Birdie tool set to transform golfing experienceEntrepreneur Kurt Stowers has developed a simple, pocket-sized solution for golfers tired of wet and dirty clubs. Khalia StrongFri, 29 Aug
Sports • IrelandSāmoa-born rugby talent joins Ireland World Cup teamIvana Kiripati says she was ‘really shocked’ to be named in the Irish women’s side, which came just ahead of their opening win over Japan.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 26 Aug
Sports • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandSilent heroes of sports: The Pacific physio working to keep athletes on courtSāmoan veteran physiotherapist Pat Hunt says recognising the difference between pain and discomfort is crucial to avoiding long-term injuries.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 13 Aug
Sports • Aotearoa New ZealandPulse standout embraces the unknown on and off the courtPulse wing defence Fa’amu Ioane says uncertainty can signal growth, reflecting on her challenging but rewarding move from Auckland to Wellington.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 11 Aug
HealthPacific and Māori athletes sought for concussion researchAUT researchers are investigating how brain injuries affect underrepresented groups and are seeking volunteers to help improve diagnosis and care.Khalia StrongFri, 01 Aug
EntertainmentHit, pray, run: Vulangi Olosoni’s ‘RunIt’ redemptionFrom a concussion in the heats to $200k in the bank, the South Auckland underdog is using his win to honour family, faith, and future.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 11 Jul
