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All Blacks legend backs Western Springs plan despite suffering stroke
18+ hour, 54+ min ago (736+ words) Tuifa'asisina Sir Bryan Williams, former All Black and Ponsonby Rugby stalwart, was unable to attend the meeting as he continues recovering from a stroke. Tuifa'asisina Sir Bryan Williams' support for Ponsonby Rugby was read to Auckland councillors as the stadium's…...
Speedway family feels shut out of Western Springs venue decision
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (723+ words) Susie Davis, second from right, with three generations of her family, says "speedway stays, we're not giving up, it's not over." Auckland Council's plan has left residents feeling shut out, raising questions about whose voices count in local decision-making. A…...
Farewells, milestones and debuts headline round 8 of Super Rugby
20+ hour, 59+ min ago (618+ words) The Fijian Drua face the Crusaders as Manasa Mataele and Joji Nasova return to the matchday squad. Crusaders say goodbye to Apollo, Codie Taylor hits 150 games, NRL star Zac Lomax set for debut, and Drua make key changes. Round eight…...
PMN | 531pi makes historic move to FM frequency
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (440+ words) Moving to 102.2FM in Auckland is a momentous step that ensures our voices are heard with greater clarity and reach. The shift ushers in a new era for Pacific broadcasting in Auckland. The National Pacific Media Trust (NPMT) is proud to…...
Flying Fijians coach steps down as FRU plans next chapter
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (357+ words) Mick Byrne steps down as Flying Fijians head coach, leaving Fiji Rugby Union to plan the team's next chapter ahead of the 2026 Nations Championship. Fiji Rugby and Mick Byrne have agreed to part ways, leaving the team to regroup ahead…...
Fijians rush to fill tanks as fuel prices spike overnight across nation
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (456+ words) Vehicles queue at a petrol station in the northern town of Labasa, Fiji, on Tuesday night as commuters rushed to fill their tanks ahead of a surprise fuel price increase. Families and commuters scrambled at petrol stations after a surprise…...
After 51 years, Polyfest is still fighting for long-term funding certainty
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (775+ words) Students perform during ASB Polyfest, a major cultural event organisers say needs sustainable funding. Seiuli Terri Leo-Mauu says sustainable funding is critical, as no agency takes responsibility for the future of one of Aotearoa's biggest Pacific events. After more than…...
South Auckland report: We grow enough food so why are our children going hungry regularly?
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (652+ words) A new report shows nearly half of South Auckland children regularly go hungry, highlighting urgent gaps in access to healthy, affordable food. A report is demanding urgent change after it found deep food insecurity in South Auckland with Pacific communities…...
Pacific soldiers and NZ troops go head‑to‑head and side-by-side in brutal skills challenge
3+ day, 8+ min ago (599+ words) For the first time, soldiers from Tonga's His Majesty's Armed Forces joined the competition, testing their skills alongside New Zealand, Australian, and Fijian troops. For the first time, soldiers from Tonga joined the tough 1st (NZ) Brigade Skill at Arms competition…...
Tottenham Hotspur to face Auckland FC in landmark 2026 New Zealand soccer festival
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (580+ words) Auckland FC fans cheer on their team: local supporters will be at Eden Park this July to witness a historic clash against Tottenham Hotspur. T'maki Makaurau will host global football stars this winter as Tottenham Hotspur take on New Zealand's…...