Sports From development squad to World Series: Teenager earns Black Ferns Sevens contract19-year-old Danii Mafoe has secured a Black Ferns Sevens deal after making her international debut in Dubai, ahead of the Singapore leg of the HSBC SVNS Series.Latonya LoleThu, 29 Jan
SportsFrom CrossFit to Commonwealth Games: Sāmoan teen rises in NZ weightlifting sceneElla Rose Williams-Simanu is lifting her way to the world stage, drawing on family, culture, and determination as she eyes the Youth World Champs and Commonwealth Games.Khalia StrongTue, 27 Jan
Sports • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandWomen’s kirikiti to make an historic return to the Hutt ValleyAfter participation in the sport dropped post-Covid, the first Malaeola Women’s Kirikiti Tournament in years kicks off on Monday in Wellington.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 16 Jan
Sports • SāmoaPacific 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 LoleTue, 30 Dec
Sports2025 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 LoleTue, 23 Dec
SportsPacific players drive growth in Wellington Rugby League clubsMembership has skyrocketed in five years, largely driven by the influence and participation of Pasifika players.Khalia StrongThu, 04 Dec
SportsNaomi Sopoaga makes history with mother for Otago women's rugbyAt just 20, the Wellington-born is rising fast for Otago Spirit in Super Rugby Aupiki, honouring a family legacy she didn’t know existed. Latonya LoleMon, 01 Dec
Sports • SāmoaFrom NRL great to proud dad: Ali Lauitiiti celebrates daughter’s rise with the WarriorsThe former NZ Kiwis and Toa Sāmoa star opens up about the importance of faith, family, and cultural values in their lives.Khalia StrongTue, 21 Oct
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand‘A place for everyone’: Monalisa Codling advocates for more women to enter rugbyThe former Black Fern standout emphasises the rapid growth of the sport and urges more women to engage in leadership, coaching, and governance roles.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 14 Oct
SportsSpringbok women spark new era in rugby union despite historic quarter-final exit to NZIn a ground-breaking performance, the South Africans showed their innovatice attack and resilience against a formidable Black Ferns, losing 46-17 in their World Cup quarter-final in England.Latonya LoleSun, 14 Sep
