Sport
Rugby drops the ball of sporting domination
On the field and off, rugby is fighting to keep the game alive Audio
Pasifika Hall of Fame induction held in Auckland
A packed crowd witnessed the induction and the awards at Eden Park, with a lot of former Samoan and Tongan players turning up for the event. Audio
Breakout Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra excited about IPL debut
The Kiwi star has had a remarkable year, scoring three centuries in his first World Cup and earning top international awards.
Fiji boxing needs to focus on upskilling - trainer
Fijian boxers should upskill themselves and stop turning the sport into a show that does not meet the standards fans expect, a Sydney-based Fijian boxing trainer Lepani Wilson says.
New Zealand gets ready for Paris Olympics
The first of our athletes to wear the silver fern in Paris have been announced Audio
Pasifika Sipoti - results from the weekend
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Pasifika rugby rivalry: Moana and Drua to face off in Melbourne
Both Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua lost their opening round Super Rugby Pacific games to Blues and the Highlanders. The two sides will be facing off at AAMI Park on Saturday.
Aussie rugby continues assistance for Pacific
Australia Rugby continues to assist the growth of Pacific Islands Rugby despite their own internal problems.
Appoint coaches with 'connection to the people' - Raiwalui
Former Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui says it is critical for Pacific Island rugby unions to recruit coaches that understand the culture and the people.
New Zealand wins first Winter Youth Olympic Games figure skating medal
Auckland athlete Yanhao (Dwayne) Li lands a triple axel for the first time ever in competition.
Fijian women claim emotional win in first ever Hockey 5s World Cup outing
Fiji women's national hockey team defeated hosts Oman 3-2 at the Hockey 5s World Cup and created history by winning their first ever world cup match.
All Blacks v Flying Fijians: Test matches expected to be announced next month
RNZ Pacific understands the All Blacks will play two Test matches against the Flying Fijians - both games played offshore. Official announcement expected in February.
Duavata wins Bula 7s, Fiji and New Zealand claim Sigatoka titles
Duavata, Wanganui and other teams that played featured Fijian players who are working in New Zealand under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme.
Black Ferns back island teams inclusion in Lions series
Black Ferns Liana Mikaele-Tu'u hopes that Pacific island teams will be included to play test matches against the British Lions.
Sports news in brief for December 22
A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region.
Rugby league: Storm, Knights confirmed for Lautoka game
Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights pre-season trial game, the first to be sanctioned by the National Rugby League (NRL) in Fiji, could be the launch pad needed for future NRL games in the country.
Weightlifting: Rainibogi ends Fiji’s 70-year wait for a male medallist on global stage
The biggest achievement on Wednesday at the International Weightlifting Federation's Grand Prix competition in Doha, Qatar belonged to Fiji's Taniela Rainibogi.
Fiji, Vanuatu work on pro-league set up
At least two island nations have revealed they are now working on having teams and the local systems are set up to support the new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Professional League.
Moana Pasifika to host Highlanders in historic Super Rugby clash in Tonga
Moana Pasifika will face the Highlanders in the first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game played in the Kingdom of Tonga.
Cricket: Lou Vincent's return 'long overdue'
Leading commentator Bryan Waddle says former Black Cap Lou Vincent's second chance is long overdue after Vincent's life ban for match-fixing was relaxed, allowing his return to domestic cricket.