Talei Anderson

Tonga rugby league international Mele Hufanga is running boot-camp style challenges that aims to improve the lives of the Pasifika community. Video, Audio

Pacific hoping for regional netball competition after cancellation of World Youth Cup. Audio

A weekly sports show that gives voice to Pacific Island athletes. Audio

Prominent Pacific Island rugby players say it's time for the sport's eligibility rules to change, to allow more players to represent their heritage. Audio

Former New Zealand discus star Siositina Hakeai has set her sights on reaching the top in a new sport. Audio

A weekly sports show exploring the triumphs, struggles and passions of the Pasifika athlete. Audio

Mental health is just as important as physical prowess when it comes to athletes' performances and there are a number of unique challenges faced by Pasifika sportspeople. Audio

The Counties Manukau Kilikiti Association and Tau i Tua & Eagles Sports & Cultural Collective are using sport and church connections to keep the Samoan culture alive. Video, Audio

Coming up this week in sports, Champions of the Pacific looks at mental health among Pacific athletes. Audio

A weekly sports show that goes behind the scenes with the top athletes in the Pacific. Audio

Rugby league trailblazer Olsen Filipaina explains how the three woman in his life helped guide him through dealing with racism, cultural dislocation and depression. Audio

The number of Pasifika playing cricket in New Zealand is on the rise, with a range of community programs starting to make an impact. Audio

The Jonah Lomu of pétanque explains why everyone should take up the sport and makes his pitch to the International Olympic Committee. Audio

Champions of the Pacific, where we engage in talanoa with Pasifika athletes and their families and celebrate the very best of Pacific sport. Audio

One of the highlights of last year's Cook Islands Games was the revival of the traditional sports programme, which included stilt racing, juggling, coconut husking and weaving. Audio

Champions of the Pacific, where we engage in talanoa with Pasifika athletes and their families and celebrate the very best of Pacific sport.

This week, the mispronunciation of Pasifika names in… Audio

Prominent Pasifika sportspeople discuss the ongoing mispronunciation of Pacific Island names and ask, "What more can be done?" Audio

Cricket is the national sport in Tokelau and every January its people come together for a month-long tournament before returning to work. Video, Audio

RNZ is launching a new show and podcast. It's called Champions of the Pacific and is a weekly sports show exploring the triumphs, struggles and passions of Pasifika athletes. The first episode starts… Audio

The new CEO of Wellington Rugby League says the future of the game is with Maori and Pasifika communities. Audio