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Pacific sport stars get behind mass vaccination events in Auckland
Pacific sport stars are lending their hands to mass vaccination events in Auckland to get more youth and young adults vaccinated. Audio
Tonga rugby celebrates 100 years
Tonga is celebrating 100 years of rugby in the kingdom with a one-off tournament.
Pasifika community celebrate new NZR role with an Ava ceremony
New Zealand's Pasifika Rugby community have officially welcomed Saveatama Eroni Clarke this week, in an intimate Ava Usu ceremony at Auckland University's Fale Pasifika.
Oceania Football launches strategic plan for women's game
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has launched its first strategic plan dedicated to women's football.
Fiji 7s enter training bubble
The Fiji men's and women's sevens teams have resumed training part way through their two week quarantine in Australia this week, after returning negative results for Covid-19.
Māori and Pasifika rugby league bodies join forces
Six nations have joined forces to promote Māori and Pasifika rugby league in New Zealand, with the launch of the Pasifika Aotearoa Rugby League Collective.
90 teams gather on the sand for Cook Islands beach games
The annual Cook Island Beach Games get underway today, with five sports to be played over the next two weeks in Rarotonga.
RNZ Pacific Xmas: It wouldn't be Christmas without the 'pud'
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without steam pudding for Talei's whānau.
Moana Pasifika: Māori All Blacks match just the beginning
For the Moana Pasifika side playing the Māori All Blacks, the match represents the start of what they hope is a new era of growth in Pacific Island rugby. Audio
Is Basketball NZ doing enough for Māori and Pasifika?
Basketball New Zealand is under fire over claims that its representative system leaves underprivileged communities out in the cold. Audio
Hurricanes utility excited to represent his Pasifika heritage
Hurricanes player, Vince Aso, is excited to represent his Samoan heritage, after being named in the first Moana Pasifika team.
Parker fight prep different but looking for same result
NZ's top boxer is preparing for the "fight of the century" in surroundings a little different from his past big fights. Video
'Clash of the Pacific' brings rare rugby league internationals to NZ
Auckland will host the region's first and only international rugby league test matches this year, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Fa has support of 'family' gym for big fight
Tucked away in a leafy Auckland suburb is a world-renowned gym where Tongan boxer Junior Fa is working out full-time for the 'Fight of the Century.'
NRL Grand Final: Pacific legends backing former clubs to prevail
Two Pacific rugby league legends are backing their former clubs to come out on top in the NRL grand final this Sunday.
Orchids searching for new coach to drive 2021 World Cup campaign
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League are looking for a full-time coach to guide the women's national team through to the 2021 World Cup.
Vanuatu Rugby League's whistle blowing trail-blazer
Vanuatu's only female referee has been appointed by International Rugby League to a group that's developing the women's game around the world.
Fears rugby league players from region missing out on NRL due to Covid-19
Covid-19 is threatening to scupper the NRL dreams of young rugby league players in NZ.
Eligibility rules discouraging Pasifika netball representation
Strict eligibility rules are discouraging Pasifika netball players in New Zealand from representing their heritage.
NZMRL want to ensure both Māori and Pasifika involved in rugby league
New Zealand Māori Rugby League (NZMRL) is working with the sport's national body in reviewing the way the game is being delivered, to ensure Māori and Pasifika community clubs are being included.
Sport: PNG netball pinning future on local clubs
Covid-19 has caused a major blow to Netball in Papua New Guinea after losing their hopes to qualify for the 2021 World Youth Cup coupled with the cancellation of all national tournaments for the…
Understanding Pasifika culture pivotal for rugby league success
Former NZ Warriors rugby league star, Sione Faumuinā, believes the organisation needs to better understand the culture and values of its Pacific players if they are to succeed.
Sports: Fiji govt should stay out of rugby affairs - opposition
There is too much interference in the affairs of rugby by the Fijian government according to an opposition MP.
Cook Islands women brace for Rugby League World Cup
The new coach of the Cook Islands women's rugby league team is already bracing himself for the ultimate challenge on the world stage.
Tonga netball eyes global debut
Tonga Netball will create history next year after sealing qualification for the 2021 World Youth Cup for the first time.