By Andrew McRae, Reporter at RNZ A former student of Wesley College has spoken emotionally of physical abuse, including severe beatings, bullying and extreme violence at the boarding school near Pukekohe. William Wilson, who is now 43, and of Scottish and Samoan descent, was at the school in 1991 and 1992. He came forward to the […]
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The trailer for an upcoming TV series on The Polynesian Panthers has been released. ‘The Panthers’ is a six-part drama series that follows a group of young radicals from New Zealand who form The Polynesian Panthers, inspired by The Black Panthers in the USA. The series is set to air soon on TVNZ 1
Watch the trailer for the new Polynesian Panthers drama series Read More »
More than 500 people are estimated to have taken part in a march in support of the Samoan Judiciary
Hundreds march in support of Samoan judiciary Read More »
A video posted to social media which shows a young referee in tears has prompted calls to stop referee abuse.
Viral video prompts calls to end referee abuse: “Enough’s enough” Read More »
All Blacks lock and Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu has inked a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues, which will see him leave for a playing sabbatical in Japan before returning home. 28-year-old Tuipulotu, who has played 38 Tests since making his All Blacks debut in 2014, has signed a long-term contract through to
Patrick Tuipulotu signs with All Blacks and Blues until 2025 Read More »
Fiji has recorded 1054 new cases of Covid-19.
Covid-19: Fiji death toll pass 120 as 1054 new cases confirmed Read More »
A Samoan man who went into state care says it robbed him of his cultural identity.
Staff member’s abuse so bad ‘you would become unconscious’, inquiry told Read More »
It was a sellout rugby crowd at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton over the weekend. Samoa qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Tonga 37-15 in their second match, while the All Blacks delivered a 60-13 victory against Fiji.
Our reporter Hanalei Foliaki got in amongst the fans.
In the Crowd: Samoa, Tonga and Fiji rugby fans Read More »
New Zealand’s best high school basketball players will go head to head this Thursday 22 July at Walter Nash Stadium, Lower Hutt in the 4th Annual Steven Adams High School Invitational (SAHSI). Championed by Kiwi-Tongan basketball legend Steven Adams, the All Star game will be live streamed on the Steven Adams Camps YouTube channel from 3pm
Steven Adams High School Invitational game to have Tongan and Samoan commentary Read More »
By RNZ Pacific Fiji recorded 784 cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours to 8am on Monday. That compares to 1043 cases in the previous 24-hour period. Among these were the first five cases recorded in the country’s eastern division, three from Ovalau and two from Gau. The Health Ministry also confirmed 15 deaths
Covid-19 in Fiji: 784 new cases as death toll passes 100 Read More »
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