All Blacks Haka vs Manu Samoa Siva Tau
Check out the stirring Haka and Siva Tau performance from the historic All Blacks vs Manu Samoa game held at Apia Park!
Both sides fought a hard game in this match between two great rugby-nations, but there can be only one winner, with the All Blacks winning 25-16.
Samoan fans were out in full-force, with the island-nation on holiday for half of the day as they stopped to watch the battle commence.
Hansen to receive honorary Matai title
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is to be gifted an honorary chiefly title after the historic test in Apia this week.
The title will be bestowed by the village of Vaiala, home of Sky Sport commentator Ken Laban who is helping to organise the traditional gesture.
"Steve is being honored because, as we all know, there will be no game in Samoa without his express approval. If he said no there would be no game," Laban said.
Chiefs are honoured for their leadership, service, humility and impact they have on the village, families and Samoa - Hansen has done all that and more says Laban.
The Vaiala village is also home to Manu Samoa coach Stephen Betham and former sevens coach Fuimaono Titimaea Tafua. The venue for the All Blacks vs Manu Samoa clash is also on Vaiala land, who gifted it to the government for the building of Apia Park.
The ceremony is to take place on Thursday morning, the day after the historic test.…more
Coronation Parade in the Kingdom of Tonga!
Check out the Liahona High School Alumni parade down central Nukualofa yesterday in celebration of King Tupou VI's coronation!
The weather didn't stop the good times as alumni members of Liahona High School from around the world drew crowds in Hala Taufa’ahau. Secondary school brass bands from Liahona, Tonga High School, Queen Sāalote College and ‘Apifo’ou College also joined in the fun - along with the contestants for the Miss Heilala.
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Taumafa Kava - Tongan Kava Circle
Check out the Taumafa kava ceremony held last weekend in the lead up to King Tupou VI's coronation! #HappyHappyTonga #KingTupouCoronation
King Tupou VI coronation
Check out some of the highlights of what's happening over in the Kingdom as they prepare for King Tupou VI's coronation!
We are keeping you Coconettes up to date with the haps from the Pacific #TongaKingsCoronation
Photos courtesy of Emily Mafile'o.
Tonga preparations for King Tupou VI's coronation!
Check some of the prep work in the Kingdom for King Tupou VI's coronation on Staurday 4th of July!
Mauna Kea protesters arrested in Hawaii
12 protesters have been arrested on Mauna Kea in Hawaii following a 7 hour stand off against the contruction of what will be one of the world's largest telescopes.
The protesters were arrested this Wednesday 24th June after preventing workers from accessing a construction site on what locals say is land sacred to Native Hawaiians.
Construction on the $1.4 billion Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) was meant to continue today, but the protesters and the arrests have halted the workers from accessing the site, and so they turned around.
See more on this developing story here.
Tana Umaga named head coach for Blues!
Former All Blacks Tana Umaga has just been announced as the new head coach for the Auckland Blues!
He replaces former head coach Sir John Kirwan after his resignation last week Friday, and is unfazed by the work ahead of him. The Auckland Blues have had a rough season, winning only 17 of 58 games - their most disappointing season to date.
"It is going to take a lot of very hard work which will be my focus. I want to let our performances on the field do the talking."
Umaga will begin his stint as head coach later on this year, once his commitments as head coach of Counties Manukau have ended.
Congrats uso!
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Highlights of the 2015 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards
See what went down at this years Vodafone Pacific Music Awards!
Vid courtesy of the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs - check out their website for more info!