From representing Samoa on the football field to becoming FIFA's first chief women's football officer. Sarai Bareman is on a mission to put women front and centre of the football world stage. The former Samoa representative tells us how a holid

Pacific rugby react to World Rugby's new eligibility rules

Nov 30th, 2021 5m 19s

Pacific nations are gearing up for a boost after World Rugby decided that players will be allowed to switch national teams from next year. Prior to the new change, once a player had represented a country at international level, they couldn't t

Champions of the Pacific for 24 November 2021

Nov 23rd, 2021 14m 38s

A weekly show that talks to the stars and unsung heroes of Pacific Island sport.

Sainimili Saukuru: The woman on a mission to see locals leading the way

Nov 23rd, 2021 6m 9s

It's no secret that Fiji is packed with sporting talent. All over the world Fijians can be found running, jumping, tackling and shooting with the best of the best. But when it comes to roles off the field, particularly in the nation's more pop

Sosaia Tulikihakau: The Tongan referee championing diversity and inclusion in football

Nov 23rd, 2021 7m 40s

Sosaia Tulikihakau is one of the few Pasifika football referees in Aotearoa.The 21-year-old has been recognised by the community as a champion for diversity and inclusion in football, selected as a finalist for the Counties Manukau Sporting ex

Champions of the Pacific for 17 November 2021

Nov 16th, 2021 16m 21s

A weekly show that celebrates the best of Pacific Island sport.

D day for rugby's eligibility laws

Nov 16th, 2021 28m 41s

The World Rugby Council will consider a proposal next week to change the sport's eligibility rules to make it easier for players to switch their international allegiance.Think Lima Sopoaga lining up for Manu Samoa or Charles Piutau playing for

Meet the Pasifika aiga dedicated to keeping people safe in the water

Nov 16th, 2021 12m 59s

More than 100 people drown in New Zealand waters each year and one Pasifika family is on a mission to educate the community about keeping safe when making a splash.The Fuluifaga Chan Foung aiga - mum Aanoali'i Rowena, dad Mike and their daught

Champions of the Pacific for 10 November 2021

Nov 9th, 2021 16m 3s

A weekly show that explores the world of Pacific Island sport.

Cynthia Ta'ala-Timaloa: Leading Samoa to another women's Rugby World Cup

Nov 9th, 2021 12m 42s

She was the last woman to captain the Samoa women's rugby team at a Rugby World Cup, now she's doing everything she can to help them return to the games biggest stage in 2022.‎Cynthia Ta'ala-Timaloa talks to us about the obstacles the Manusina

Brown Pride: the Pacific-owned gym keeping South Auckland in shape

Nov 9th, 2021 5m 17s

Mariner Fagaiava-Muller talks to Johnnie Timu, the Pasifika owner of Brown Pride gym in South Auckland, about the struggles of running a business during lockdown, and how they're keeping the community moving.

Champions of the Pacific for 3 November 2021

Nov 2nd, 2021 16m 24s

A weekly show that talks to the stars and unsung heroes of Pacific Island sport.

Ray Sefo: From milk boy to MMA boss

Nov 2nd, 2021 9m 23s

Ray Sefo is a six-time Muay Thai World Champion and eight time K-1 World Grand Prix Finals tournament participant who turned his love and passion for the sport into a lifestyle.The proud Samoan talks about the explosion of mixed martial arts,

The Long Way Home to Paradise

Nov 2nd, 2021 12m 46s

After more than 100 days apart, members of the Cook Islands Olympic team are finally back home with their friends and family.

Champions of the Pacific for 27 October 2021

Oct 26th, 2021 15m 43s

A weekly show celebrating the best of Pacific Island sport.

CNMI's plans to host the Pacific Mini Games in a pandemic

Oct 26th, 2021 22m 25s

The Northern Mariana Islands is not letting a global pandemic affect their preparations for hosting the Pacific Mini Games in 2022.

PNG tennis trailblazer Abigail Tere-Apisah eyes comeback

Oct 26th, 2021 6m 5s

Abigail Tere-Apisah is the undisputed Queen of Pacific Island tennis. This month she added another accolade, after being inducted into the Georgia State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

Champions of the Pacific for 20 October 2021

Oct 19th, 2021 15m 23s

A weekly sport show celebrating the best of Pacific Island sport.

Aaron Mauger: Moana Pasifika's new head coach

Oct 19th, 2021 8m 37s

Aaron Mauger is Moana Pasifika's new head coach for their inaugural season in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition. The 45-Test All Black has Samoan, Tahitian and Cook Island heritage and has inked a three-year deal with the new franchise,

Meet the Opeloges: Samoa's first family of weightlifting

Oct 19th, 2021 5m 27s

The Opeloge family is sporting royalty in Samoa.10 of the 12 Opeloge siblings have gone on to represent Samoa in international weightlifting competitions, bringing home six Commonwealth Games medals, a gold medal at the Junior World Championsh

Champions of the Pacific for 13 October 2021

Oct 12th, 2021 14m 5s

A weekly sports show celebrating the best of Pacific Island sport.

Maselino Masoe: The first Samoan boxer to win a major world title

Oct 12th, 2021 12m 37s

Maselino Masoe was the first Samoan boxer to win a major world title, but the opportunity almost never happened.Masoe sat down with Talei Anderson and Faivaeselopepe Anric Sitanilei to talk about the sacrifice and lessons he learnt going pro,

The man who makes Fijians fly

Oct 12th, 2021 25m 14s

Fitness guru Naca Cawanibuka has been instrumental in Fiji's success in sevens and fifteens for almost 15 years. Now he's taking on a new challenge as Head of Athletic Performance for the country's first ever Super Rugby team, the Fijian Drua.