Talei Anderson
Pasifika and Māori rugby coaches in NZ learning in their own language
For the first time in history, New Zealand's Rugby Smart programme is being delivered in Pacific languages, to encourage more Māori and Pasifika coaches to the field.
Central region delivery lead of… Audio
Champions of the Pacific for 11 August 2021
A weekly sport show that celebrates the very best of Pacific Island sport on and off the field. Audio
Ben Tuimaseve: The Paralympian learning to own his disability through shot put
The Paralympics get underway later this month, and for Ben Tuimaseve it's his time for the big dance.
The 32-year-old tells us how taking up shot-put has helped him to embrace his disability, and… Audio
Champions of the Pacific for 4 August 2021
Celebrating the superstars and unsung heroes of Pacific Island sport. Audio
Tupou Patia-Brogan: Inspiring footballers in the Cook Islands
Former Cook Islands international and Women's Development Officer of the Cook Islands Football Association, Tupou Patia-Brogan, explains how football changed her life and how she intends to use it to… Audio
Champions of the Pacific for 28 July 2021
Shining a light on the very best of Pacific Island sport.
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Rio to Tokyo: Vanuatu rower's inspiring Olympic journey
Vanuatu rower Rio Rii reveals how the pandemic forced him to train solo and how his career in the sport could have turned out very different. Audio
Sopoaga siblings reconnect with their Cook Islands heritage
Last weekend's Rugby World Cup qualifier against Tonga will live long in the memory of the Sopoaga family, with three brothers and a cousin all making their test debut, with older brother Lima Sopoaga… Audio
Champions of the Pacific for 21 July 2021
A weekly show that celebrates all things Pacific Island sport. Audio
Malia Paseka: Tonga's new flagbearer for the Tokyo Olympics
The Tongan taekwondo star is set to make her Olympic debut, but it's not the competition or the threat of Covid-19 that's giving her sweaty palms. Audio
Pasifika community celebrate new NZR role with an Ava ceremony
New Zealand's Pasifika Rugby community have officially welcomed Saveatama Eroni Clarke this month, in an intimate Ava Usu ceremony at Auckland University's Fale Pasifika. Video, Audio
Champions of the Pacific for 14 July 2021
A weekly sport show that celebrates the very best of Pacific Island sport on and off the field. Audio
Olympians of the Pacific: The Cook Islanders swimming in unchartered waters
We profile our Pacific Olympians heading to the 2021 Tokyo Games, starting with two Cook Island swimmers and this year's flag bearers, Wesley Roberts and Kirsten Fisher-Marsters. Audio
Taylah Johnson: The Pasifika commentator proving representation matters
Manu Samoa played Tonga in the first of two tests at the weekend, to see who will qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. While fans were excited to see two Pacific teams go head to head at Mt Smart… Audio
Champions of the Pacific for 7 July 2021
A weekly sports show exploring the triumphs, struggles and passions of the Pasifika athlete. Audio
Fila Fuamatu: How playing sport made a pivotal impact off the field
Former Samoa international, Fila Fuamatu, is advocating for change in the sports sector and using traditional village games to get Pasifika communities moving. Video
Taiami Tuifua: Tonga's Mr Real Man Construction
The Tongan body builder who won the Mr Real Man Construction competition in his homeland. Audio
'Ikale Tahi to take on the All Blacks at Mt Smart Stadium
And briefly to sports before we go we have some some big games happening at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland this weekend. Audio
Champions of the Pacific for 30 June 2021
A weekly sports show exploring the triumphs, struggles and passions of the Pasifika athlete. Audio
Isileli Tupou: Supporting Pasifika people with disabilities
Former Tongan rugby international, Isileli Tupou, is breaking down cultural barriers by helping to empower the Christchurch Pasifika Community, changing perceptions of disability. Audio