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Sāmoa

Pacific Huddle: The lessons, laughs, and love for my people

From my first show in July to celebrating Pacific athletes and stories, this year has been full of surprises, challenges, and inspiration.

Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterTue, 30 Dec

Sports

2025 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 Lole, Sports ReporterTue, 23 Dec

Sports

Pacific sports wrap: 2025’s massive highs, lows and historic firsts

From victories to setbacks, Pasifika athletes and teams pushed boundaries, faced challenges, and celebrated successes.

Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterThu, 18 Dec

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Tonga

Tonga makes historic breakthrough at Oceania Youth Chess Championship

The result in Brisbane boosts confidence of the Tonga Chess Federation, with sights firmly set on future world-level competition.

PMN NewsThu, 18 Dec

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Tonga

Tonga Touch Rugby Masters call on diaspora to pull on the red and white again

Older Tongan athletes in Aotearoa, Australia, and beyond are being encouraged to reconnect with their roots through sport as Tonga prepares for the Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup in Japan in 2026.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 17 Dec

Sports

Tongan brothers lead Junior Tall Blacks to historic Under-17 Oceania crown first

A weekend of Pacific sports highlights saw New Zealand win, Sāmoa claim bronze, Cook Islands girls reach the podium, and Auckland FC edge the Mariners in the A-League.

Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterMon, 15 Dec

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Aotearoa New Zealand

From night shifts to NSW Cup star: Makaia Tafua’s full-time rugby league gamble pays off

The Warriors hooker has traded draining overnight water-main shifts for a relentless rugby league pursuit, with the club backing the 21-year-old as one of its strongest young prospects.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 12 Dec

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Aotearoa New Zealand

Ardie Savea leads starstudded lineup as New Zealand Rugby honours its best

Savea claimed three top awards after a standout season, while rising talent and Pacific rugby stars were also celebrated at the NZ Rugby Awards.

PMN NewsFri, 12 Dec

Sports

Pacific Rugby Council officially secures voting rights with NZ Rugby

The New Zealand Pacific Rugby Council (NZPRC) has been granted official voting membership in New Zealand Rugby, giving Pasifika a stronger voice.

Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterThu, 11 Dec

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Tonga

Tonga rugby league officials banned over Katoa concussion incident, NRL says

Four Tonga XIII officials have been disciplined after an NRL investigation found serious failures in how the 25-year-old’s head knocks were handled, renewing long-held fears about player safety.

Christine RovoiTue, 09 Dec

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