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
Sports • Aotearoa New ZealandNRL eligibility shake-up and fan reactions heat up Auckland’s historic State of Origin dealTāmaki Makaurau will host the first State of Origin match outside Australia in 2027, amid excitement among Kiwi fans and debate over new eligibility rules that could see NZ-born players in Origin colours.PMN NewsMon, 16 Feb
SportsCommonwealth focus drives Sāmoa’s push for Polynesian Games gloryAthletics director Ah Chong Sam Chong says the nation will combine local and overseas talent for the Auckland event. Latonya LoleMon, 16 Feb
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • Northern Mariana IslandsNorthern Mariana Islands smash regional barriers with historic Auckland bronzeThe Northern Mariana Islands Badminton team aim to remain an example that people from the islands can excel in technical sports like Badminton beyond traditional staples.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 16 Feb
SportsTime for an Indigenous State of Origin? The All Stars game shows who really powers the NRLFifteen years after it began, the Indigenous All Stars clash with the New Zealand Māori sides has become more than a season opener.Hoani Smith, Dion Enari, and Phil Borrell, of The ConversationSun, 15 Feb
Sports • Fiji • Sāmoa • TongaMoana Pasifika end Lautoka curse to win 'Battle of the Pacific'Moana tear down the “Graveyard of the Pacific” with a clinical 40-26 win over the Fijian Drua, as Super Rugby’s new rules spark a high-scoring opener.Christine RovoiSat, 14 Feb
SportsLast-gasp drama and big statements set up Pacific blockbuster in Super Rugby openerA clutch kick in Dunedin and a second-half surge in Sydney have launched the 2026 season with all eyes now turning to the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika showdown in Fiji.Christine RovoiFri, 13 Feb
SportsPacific football clubs take centre stage as Australia hosts new round of Pro LeagueAfter thrilling tournaments in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, Pacific soccer teams will head to Melbourne to show their skills, chase points, and make their mark on the international stage.PMN NewsFri, 13 Feb
SportsFrom netball star to Matatū: Fia Laikong speaks on leap of faithAfter representing Sāmoa on the international netball stage, Fia Laikong reflects on her rise in professional rugby, her faith and family support.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 13 Feb
Sports'Keep the eyeballs on the game': All Blacks legend backs Super Rugby shake-upAs Moana Pasifika prepare to face the Fijian Drua in round one, Mils Muliaina says the competition's law changes could favour the fast, free-flowing Pacific teams.Latonya LoleThu, 12 Feb