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2 days ago | 
pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi
Sāmoa is making history this October by competing in their first-ever FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup™. This follows a recent draw in Rabat, Morocco, where Sāmoa learned they will play in Group D against strong teams like Canada, France, and Nigeria. The historic qualification came as a result of their impressive performance in the OFC U16 Women's Championship in Tahiti last year, allowing them to play on a global stage.
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3 days ago | 
pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi
The stage is set for this weekend's first round of Super Rugby Pacific's top six playoffs for 2025. This year, the new finals format has been introduced, which offers a second life for one 'lucky loser'. First up are the Crusaders. They finished pool play in second place and will host the Reds on Friday night. Joining the Crusaders in the quarterfinals are fellow New Zealand teams: the Chiefs, Blues, and Hurricanes.
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5 days ago | 
pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi
Ardie Savea, captain of Moana Pasifika, and Patrick Tuipulotu, the skipper of the Blues, have been named in the 2025 Super Rugvy Pacific's Team of the Year. Photo/Andrew Cornaga/PhotosportSportsLed by Ardie Savea, this historic XV celebrates the outstanding performances and showcases the strength and skill of Pasifika talent in rugby union.
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1 week ago | 
pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi
The Tactix from Christchurch have claimed a decisive 61-50 victory against the unbeaten Northern Mystics from Auckland in front of a packed crowd in Rangiora. Saturday's win ended the defending champions' winning streak in this season's ANZ Premiership Netball competition. The Tactix put on a remarkable performance, with their 1.96-metre shooting tower Ellie Bird shining in a flawless outing - a perfect 50 from 50 under the hoop.
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1 week ago | 
pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi
China's role in relation to the world's developing countries, including Pacific island nations, has shifted from being a capital provider to debt collector, according to a report by the Lowy Institute, an Australian think tank. The report states that many of these countries are struggling financially because they are repaying more in debt to China each year than they are receiving in new loans. Several Pacific Island nations have significant debts to China, including Tonga, Sāmoa, and Vanuatu.
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1 week ago | 
rnz.co.nz | Christine Rovoi
By Christine Rovoi of PMNNSW 1-0 QLD. New South Wales rugby league fans are celebrating their team's big victory over rivals, the Queensland Maroons, in the State of Origin series opener at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday night. The match, attended by over 50,000 fans, ended with the Blues winning 18-6, marking their second straight win at the Maroons' fortress. Blues' head coach Laurie Daley was thrilled, as this was his first State of Origin win since 2017.
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1 week ago | 
pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi
NSW 1-0 QLD. New South Wales rugby league fans are celebrating their team's big victory over rivals, the Queensland Maroons, in the State of Origin series opener at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday night. The match, attended by over 50,000 fans, ended with the Blues winning 18-6, marking their second straight win at the Maroons' fortress. Blues' head coach Laurie Daley was thrilled, as this was his first State of Origin win since 2017.
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1 week ago | 
pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi
Game one of State of Origin kicks off tonight in Brisbane, marking not just another event for footy fanatics to get excited about, but also showcasing 'Australian sport's greatest rivalry' between Queensland and New South Wales. After a successful stint as captain of the NSW Blues, head coach Laurie Daley, also known as Lozza or Loz, will lead his boys onto Suncorp Stadium - the stronghold of the Maroons. Daley also coached NSW from 2013 to 2017.
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1 week ago | 
pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi
Round three of the ANZ Premiership competition delivered a thrilling display of championship netball. The Northern Mystics faced a tough challenge after losing their key shooter, Donnell Wallam, to injury just before the end of the third quarter of their match against the Southern Steel in Dunedin on Monday night. In a clever move, Mystics' coach Tia Winikerei moved Peta Toeava, a skilled player known for her midcourt dominance, to the goal attack position for the final nine minutes.
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1 week ago | 
radionz.co.nz | Christine Rovoi
By Christine Rovoi, PMNLemalu Semo Sititi, a prominent Sāmoan rugby figure and Pacific regional adviser at the National Public Health Service, is urging Pasifika communities to take the threat of measles seriously. He says the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, is available free of charge to everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.
