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Katelyn Vaha'akolo on Sports Talk - NRLW, Newcastle, future plans & more
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Coco Sports Talk catches up with Tongan/Maori rugby league player Katelyn Vaha'akolo.
She shares how her NRLW experience was, the biggest lessons she took away from the Knights NRLW campaign,…more
Sports Talk with Toa Samoa Prop - Spencer Leniu
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Sports Talk - UFC Fighter Carlos Ulberg
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We chat with Samoan/Maori UFC fighter Carlos Ulberg after his UFC debut at UFC259 in Las Vegas.
He talks about his UFC debut, the connection he has to his walkout…more
LISI on Sports Talk: Favourite sport, State of Origin & Rugby League Samoa
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Coco Sports Talk catches up with Samoan rapper Lisi who was in NZ doing some promo for his upcoming NZ tour next week.
DID YOU KNOW?! He's a bit of…more
Coco Sports Talk: Fathers Day Special - Tyson and John Pedro
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Commonwealth Games Tongan Wrestling Team on Sports Talk - History & Competition
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Aaron Leha'uli, John Vake, Sione Sika & Tiger-Lily Cocker-Lemalie were part of the Tongan Wrestling team that competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The team made history as it was also…more
Coco Sports Talk with Super W & NRLW stars Sera Naiqama & Katelyn Vaha'akolo
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Duken Williams & Deniro Pao Clarke on Sports Talk - Boxing, Commonwealth Games & Team Niue
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Coco Sports Talk catches up with a couple of young men representing Niue at the Commonwealth Games - boxers Duken Williams & Deniro Pao-Clarke - at their fundraising event in Grey…more
Coco Sports Talk ft the most capped Wallaroo: Liz Patu + Pasifika women in Oz & USA rugby
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Coco Sports Talk: The 2022 NFL Draft edition
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Coco Sports Talk - Pasifika Women in Sports: Motherhood & Professional sports careers
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Coco Sports Talk with Tongan Heavyweight boxers - Junior Fa & Hemi Ahio
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Sports Talk: Fijiana vs South Africa - Rugby World Cup Highlights
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The history making Fijiana team (they're the first Fijian womens team to ever play in a Rugby World Cup) made history again when they played South Africa, recording their first…more
Sports Talk with Samoan UFC Heavyweight fighter Justin Tafa
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Samoan UFC Heavyweight fighter Justin Tafa joined our Coco Correspondent Suluafi Brianna for a Tiny Mic interview at his Junior Rugby League club in Auckland.
He gives us his UFC287…more
Sports Talk: NZ Rugby League presents 'Find Your Front Podcast'
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New Zealand Rugby League Wellbeing team - Cliff Thompson (Wellbeing manager) + Rugby league legend & current wellbeing officer Ali Lauitiiti, are launching a new podcast on Thursday the 20th of…more
Coco Sports Talk: Fathers Day Special - Eugene Bareman, Doug & Roman Viney
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Coco Sports Talk - On the Run with MMT ft Christian Tu'ipulotu, Jason Taumalolo & more
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
** This episode was filmed entirely on our iPhone. Apologies if sound quality…more
Sports Talk with Cruiserweight Boxer Titi 'The Taxman' Motusaga
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On Sunday 16th October, Titi Motusaga will walk out into the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on the undercard of the Devin Haney vs George Kambosos Jnr rematch.
The 31yr…more
Coco Sports Talk: Tony Vainuku - Director of NFL player Manti Te'os 'Untold' story
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Sports Talk with Vania Wolfgramm: Championing Oceania Development Camp
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In the week leading up to the opening of the 2021 Womens Rugby World Cup, young under 18yr old women from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and…more
Sports Talk with City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman - CKB Fight Camps
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City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman breaks down what goes into a UFC Fight Camp for his team when they're preparing for a fight event.
He talks about how important…more
Coco Sports Talk - Commonwealth Games Edition: Niue Boxing, Tonga Shot Put & Wrestling
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Sports Talk - MMA/Kickboxing legend Mark Hunt & 'The Fight of his Life'
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"The documentary is pretty much about my lifes journey up until this point, about adversity, overcoming adversity and about life in general as a Pacific Islander & New Zealander growing up…more
Coco Sports Talk with rapper Lisi the footy fan, Silver Fern Mila Reuelu-Buchanan & guest co-host Leilani Momoiseā
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Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!
#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of…more
Sports Talk with the most capped Wallaroos player in history - Liz Patu
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On the 15th December 2022, Queensland Reds & Wallaroos Rugby player Liz Patu announced her retirement from international test rugby. She is the most capped wallaroos player in history.
She talks…more
Sports Talk: Toa Samoa Team Tour ft Spencer Leniu, Keenan Palasia & Daejarn Asi
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The Coconet TV's Destiny Momoiseā takes a tour around the Toa Samoa team camp ahead of their Pacific Championship game against the Kiwis at Eden Park 🏉
The boys talk…more
Sports Talk: Joseph Parker talks upcoming fight with Jack Massey
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Former WBO heavyweight world champion Lupesoliai Joseph Parker will fight live on New Zealand free-to-air television for the first time on January 22, with Warner. Bros Discovery ANZ having secured…more
Sports Talk: 2023 NFL Draft Pasifika Edition
Posted in Coco Talanoa
The 2023 NFL draft went down this weekend from the 28th - 30th April NZT and it was a historic weekend for Pasifika players with ten players of Pasifika heritage…more
Sports Talk - Rugby legend Jerome Kaino: Mental health, family & life after rugby
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"Growing up there was always that stigma that we didn't really talk about our feelings, we weren't as open and ... the majority of islanders don't really show our feelings…more
Sports Talk - Netball star Cathrine Tuivaiti: Motherhood, Pro Netball & life overseas
Posted in Coco Talanoa
"I think it should be celebrated, I think that to be able to play at the top shouldn't just be for people who have to put their families on hold,…more
Coco Sports Talk - Hemi "The Heat" Ahio, the first WBC Middle East Heavyweight Champion
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Congratulations to Heavyweight Boxer Hemi "The Heat" Ahio who won his fight against Mohammed Ali Bayat for the WBC Middle East Championship Heavyweight title.
Hemi who fights out of City…more
Sports Talk - Rugby legend Jerome Kaino: Mental health, family & life after rugby
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"Growing up there was always that stigma that we didn't really talk about our feelings, we weren't as open and ... the majority of islanders don't really show our feelings…more
Sports Talk with NFL legend Seiuli Jesse Sapolu & Rugby legend La'auli Sir Michael Jones
Posted in Coco Talanoa
NFL legends and founders of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame were back down under with their Goodwill Mission for the first time since Covid closed borders in 2020.
They've…more
Sports Talk - NRL & MMT star Andrew Fifita: His mental health journey & developing the CROO app
Posted in Coco Talanoa
* Trigger warning: This video contains discussions about mental health issues & suicide. Viewer discretion and parental guidance is advised.
"I guess it's the side of me that no-one really sees…more
Sports Talk - Pacific Games Boxers: Baby, Duken, Lolo & Roman representing their heritage
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The 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands are currently in full swing with 24 Pacific Island & Oceania nations competing.
For many of the athletes, the Pacific Games gives them…more
MILA REUELU-BUCHANAN - Robinhood Stars & Silver Ferns Centre/Wing Attack
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Robinhood Stars Centre/Wing Attack Mila Reuelu-Buchanan talks what it was like for her making the Silver Ferns squad, learning about her culture through sports plus shares some of what she…more
Outside The Lines: Ep 1 - Mamas Return To Play
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Juggling new motherhood in often isolated countries and continuing a sports career can have big pressures for Pasifika women.
Former Silver Fern and Tonga Tala netball player Cathrine Tuivaiti, and…more
Women's Rugby World Cup (Buildup) | Keepin It Fresh
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Join us as we keep it Fresh with the USA Eagles and Australian Wallaroos!
We meet the ladies at their Pacific 4 series as they chat to us about preparing…more
MY WORLD - KATELYN VAHA'AKOLO
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This is the unfiltered world of the contagiously bubbly internet personality and inspiring rugby league player Katelyn Vaha'akolo!
Known for her work on the field and content online, we get…more
Mackenzie Wiki creates history with Raiders Deal
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Cook Islands international Mackenzie Wiki has made history as the first daughter of a former NRL star to play for the same club after she signed with the Raiders.
Her…more
Commonwealth Games Weekend Wrap - Pacific Islands
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The 22nd Commonwelath Games kicked off in Birmingham, UK on the 28th of July with the opening ceremony held at the Alexander Stadium. 11 of our Pacific Islands nations are…more
Symone Tafuna'i | Young, Gifted & Brown
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Shes a talented young woman juggling being a Sprinter and Sports Journalist, and doing both of her roles with style!
We step in to the life of Symone Tafuna'i. She…more
POLYNESIANS IN THE 2022 NFL DRAFT
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The 2022 NFL Draft was the 87th edition of the National Football League's annual draft and was held from April 28–30th at the Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
This year…more
THE POLYNESIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME - CLASS OF 2024
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Last month, The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced its inductees for the Class of 2024 - Reno Mahe, Domata Peko and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
The inductees were selected…more
EUGENE BAREMAN talks JUNIOR FA, JOSEPH PARKER & KEVIN BARRY
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City Kickboxing owner & coach Eugene Bareman talks to Combat TV about Junior Fa, Joseph Parker and Kevin Barry.
STEVEN ADAMS - Talks Memphis Trade, ZBo Drama, & More
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Memphis Grizzlies newest member Steven Adams joins Chris Vernon during Memphis Grizzlies Media Day to talk about the Pelicans trade for Jonas Valanciunas, address the beef with Zach Randolph in…more
TAI TUIVASA on the Ariel Helwani MMA show
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Tai 'Bambam' Tuivasa talks to ESPN sports commentator Ariel Helwani on his MMA show.
He talks training with Daniel Cormier at AKA in San Jose, Covid interruptions, fighting for his…more
Mark Hunt talks Returning to Fight with Ariel Helwani
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Mark Hunt discusses if his legal issues with the UFC are over, his return to fighting, getting into bare-knuckle boxing, his current weight, getting offered to take a dive for…more
Tonga rugby on the once in a lifetime opportunity to play the All Blacks
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Coach and players of the Tongan national rugby team talk about the difficulty in choosing a team and preparing for a massive test match against New Zealand in Auckland's Mt…more
FLETCH & HINDY "HAS BEEN" INTERVIEW WITH JOHN HOPOATE & STEVE MENZIES
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Fletch & Hindy interview John Hopoate & Steve Menzies and talk to them about some interesting incidents/moments in their rugby league careers.
Roman Reigns on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
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Roman Reigns talks with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon about his family’s wrestling history, Triple H’s impact on his career and what it's like to have blood in your eyes.
Dwayne Johnson on Buying His Mum a House, Friendship with Kevin Hart, rebooting the XFL and more
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Dwayne talks to guest host Kerry Washington about his eldest daughter Simone making her WWE debut, buying his Mum a house, his friendship with Kevin Hart, adopting a dog, playing…more
NRL superstar Brian To'o's shock proposal after Grand Final win | Wide World of Sports
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Brian To'o suprises his girlfriend Sala Moesha Chrichton-Ropati with the big question following his NRL premiership win.
NRL legend Cameron Smith talks to the couple after the Penrith Panthers win…more
City Kickboxing Fighters - Extended Cut
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Of the six New Zealanders currently signed to the UFC, five train out of City Kickboxing including Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya. Australian Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski also fights out of…more
Roman Reigns Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex
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WWE superstar Roman Reigns goes Sneaker Shopping with Complex's Joe La Puma at Solefly in Miami and talks wearing Jordans in the ring, admiring Ken Griffey Jr. and having the…more
OH IS IT? THE ADAMS FAMILY
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Tiger & Raa discuss the incredible Adams Family & their sporting greatness!
RNZ Pacific launches new sports show Champions of the Pacific
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RNZ Pacific is launching a new sports show "Champions of the Pacific" next Wednesday.
RNZ Pacific Sports Journalist Talei Anderson and News Editor Koro Vaka'uta front up for a new…more
ISRAEL ADESANYA and EUGENE BAREMAN interview each other
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* PG recommended - coarse language
UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and his coach Eugene Bareman interview each other at City Kickboxing in Auckland.
They share their backgrounds and how…more
Coco Sports Talanoa with Junior Fa Ahead of 'Day of Reckoning' Boxing PPV
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Tongan Heavyweight boxer Junior Fa sits down with us to talk preparations for his upcoming fight against Cuban fighter Frank Sanchez at the 'Day of Reckoning' PPV, and his picks…more
I-Kiribati athlete Lataisi Mwea talks journey to Tokyo Olympics
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Mwea was one from a handful of deserving athletes from the Pacific to head to the Tokyo 2020 games.
He is a track and field competitor with a bright future…more
My Story: Christian Leali'ifano
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A remarkable journey, in his own words. Christian Lealiifano talks about his childhood, coping with the loss of his father, the challenges he’s faced in his rugby career to date…more
We are more than athletes: Maori & Pasifika must be in non playing roles too
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Cover image L-R: MMA & City Kickboxing head coach/co-owner Eugene Bareman, NRL on Nine & Stan Sports presenter Sonny Bill Williams & Ginnen Group Sports agent/manager Zen Ginnen
By Lefaoali'i Dion Enari
When…more
Coco Ngati Podcast Episode 1 - Ravinder Hunia
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Ravinder Hunia is an award winning sports journalist and talks to us about her interesting family dynamics, with her mum being Māori (from Te Puke) and her father Punjab (Daroli…more
Let Kids Be Kids - The Icons
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Watch some of New Zealand's most revered sportsman talk straight from the heart and remind us all to let kid be kids when they are playing sports #letkidsbekids
All Blacks…more
MARY FOWLER DOCUMENTARY SERIES | REBEL SPORT
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Meet Mary Fowler - Humble. Incredibly talented. And about to show the world just what she's made of on the world stage.
Rebel have worked with Mary to produce a…more
RUBEN 'THE KAVA KING' WIKI - Asking for a Mate Podcast
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Rugby League Legend and NRL Hall of of Famer Ruben Wiki sits down with the 'Asking for a Mate' team and talks growing up in Otara, his work with White…more
THE HALFCAST PODCAST - TEAM JUGGERNAUT in THAILAND
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Tyson & Tai chop it up with the boys in their Thailand camp leading up to their UFC Adelaide fights.
In between a lot of roasting and jokes they talk to…more
Generation Next Southside - Olivia Selemaia
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"If you're still a kid like me, a teenager like me, there's no need to like, think about doing sports professionally. Just enjoy what you're doing now."
At 15 years…more
THE HALFCAST PODCAST - ANDREW FIFITA & TYSON PEDRO
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Tyson is flying solo with Tai Tuivasa away but Mate Ma'a Tonga & Cronulla Sharks star Andrew Fifita comes through to have a chat.
They talk injury, rehab, NRL pre-season, visiting…more
UFC 253 - Carlos Ulberg: Ready to be part of the UFC - Take Note World
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Unbeaten MMA fighter Carlos Ulberg is heading to fight island with a good chance of becoming a UFC fighter by the time he returns home.
The Samoan/Maori fighter along with…more
Steven Adams Opens Up About Oklahoma City, Playing w/ Zion Williamson & More with JJ Redick
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Steven Adams (The New Orleans Pelicans) finally joins The Old Man and The Three hosted by JJ Redick and Tommy Alter
He talks about the exhausting pace of this NBA…more
ON THE RISE - PAFE MOMOISEA X BASKETBALL
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On The Rise basketballer Pafe Momoisea talks about growing up in Manurewa, South Auckland, getting a scholarship to play basketball for a US university in South Carolina and his dream…more
LUTERU ROSS POUTOA LOTE TAYLOR in SAMOA
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Black Caps Batsman Luteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor in Samoa promoting the game of cricket at a fundraiser event in 2017 celebrating Samoan cricket.
He talks career paths in cricket…more
Inspiring Islander - Sonny Bill Williams on his Critics, Family and Faith
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Sonny Bill Williams is one of our nations big achievers.
Despite winning almost everything in his chosen sports, he's always attracted harsh critics.
In this frank kōrero with Hikurangi Jackson,…more
ON THE RISE - JUSTIN TAFA
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On the Rise MMA fighter Justin Tafa talks the fight game, starting off in Kickboxing before transitioning into MMA, what he loves about Avondale, his family of fighters (Team Tafa),…more
EPISODE 24 | SEASON 13 at Heiva i Tahiti
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Ia Orana from the beautiful island of French Polynesia, Tahiti! This week it’s all things HEIVA, as we keep it fresh with our pacific neighbours at Heiva Sports & Heiva Dance,…more
NRL: MATE MA'A TONGAs JOE OFAHENGAUE'S PRIVATE BATTLE
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Mate Ma'a Tonga & Brisbane Broncos star Joe Ofahengaue and partner Sofi Leota share her private battle to fight breast cancer with League Life.
The original story was filmed back in…more
Black Ferns player says coaching comments contributed to mental breakdown
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Black Ferns hooker Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate says she had a breakdown on tour and disparaging comments from coaching staff led to anxiety and hyperventilation.
Northland player…more
Tana Umaga named head coach for Blues!
Posted in Coco Talanoa
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…more
All Blacks welcomed to Rugby World Cup 2015
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Jerome Kaino talks us through the All Blacks official welcome to Rugby World Cup 2015 at the Tower of London.
For more, sign up at http://www.teamallblacks.com
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL…more
SNACKS & CHATS - EUGENE BAREMAN INTERVIEW
Posted in Coco Talanoa
“For every story like mine, and in New Zealand there’s not many, trust me there’s a thousand fighters that have been before me whose names aren’t in the record books.”…more
Ronaldo Mulitalo's moving story
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Stepping Stone House ambassador Ronaldo Mulitalo – NRL player for the Cronulla Sharks - features in this moving tribute to his childhood, growing up poor but surrounded by love, and to…more
Hakaraia Wilson | Young, Gifted & Brown
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We spend the day in the life of Maori and Samoan fighter Hakaraia Wilson. He takes us in to his fight process, talks to us about his career and explores…more
LaVar Ball in Auckland, New Zealand
Posted in Coco Talanoa
The Big Baller Brand CEO and entrepreneur LaVar Ball (you may also recognise him as NBA/NBL stars Lonzo, LaMelo & LiAngelo's father) is in Samoa at the moment to run basketball…more
EPISODE 30 | SEASON 13 ft. Jaiyah Saelua, Audrey English
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American Samoan footballer Jaiyah Saelua lets us into their world nearing the release of their upcoming film, Next Goal Wins!
We're blessing your ears this week with vocalist Audrey English…more
UFC: THE HALFCAST PODCAST
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UFC Fighters Tyson Pedro & Tai Tuivasa host their own podcast - the 'Halfcast Podcast' and have a special guest with them on their 3rd episode.
They talk to Mate Ma'a…more
Dame Valerie Adams - 'More than Gold'
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Dame Valerie Adams' candid & inspirational story of her global rise to the top of her sport will be released to the public when her feature length documentary 'Dame Valerie Adams:…more
Katelyn Vaha'akolo: the rugby league star with a voice for change
Posted in Coco-TV
via RNZ Pacific's "Champions of the Pacific"
Click here to listen to her interview on the Champions of the Pacific podcast.
Cover image photo credit : Photo: © Copyright Andrew Cornaga…more
Roman Reigns set to face his cousin Jey Uso for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
Posted in Coco Talanoa
WWE superstar and current undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns takes on his cousin and former team mate Jey Uso (one half of The Uso's) in the main event at WWE's…more
WOMEN OF THE ISLANDS - CAROL AGAFILI
Posted in Coco Talanoa
CAROL AGAFILI
CRICKET PLAYER / CRICKET DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER SAMOAN
- What is your Pacific Heritage? - I am full Samoan.
My mum is from Sili Savai’i and Dad is from…more
Why we need a Pasifika seat on New Zealand Rugby board - Dr Dion Enari
Posted in Coco Talanoa
OPINION
Although Pacific people are the highest percentage of All Blacks and Black Ferns, there’s still no Pasifika seat at the New Zealand Rugby board.
Pasifika communities and allies are…more
Humans Of The Islands - John Mateialona Maumau-Pinomi
Posted in Coco Talanoa
John Mateialona Maumau-Pinomi
Tongan, 31 years old
Aspiring Football player
THE BIG O - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF OLSEN FILIPAINA
Posted in Coco Talanoa
The Big O by Patrick Skene is the story of Olsen Filipaina, a New Zealand Hall of Fame rugby league legend who was a pathfinder for the Maori and Pasifika…more
Tatau: If you don’t have it, don’t judge
Posted in Coco Talanoa
by Lefaoali’i Dr Dion Enari
As I near my one-year anniversary since receiving my pe’a/tatau, I couldn't help but reflect on the debates. We have all heard it before, from…more
Professor Jioji Ravulo: “How will you make a difference, through your difference?”
Posted in Coco Talanoa
By Lefaoali’i Dr Dion Enari
When Jioji Ravulo was a case worker involved in the criminal justice system, he wanted to know why Pacific youth were overrepresented in the system,…more
Professor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau: “If you’re not invited to the table, set up your own”
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Jemaima Tiatia-Siau
Samoan
Researcher / Academic
By Lefaoali’i Dr Dion Enari
As a child Jemaima Tiatia-Siau caught a glimpse of a university building and a voice called her unmistakingly clear…more
JOSEPH PARKER - FUTURE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Coco Exclusive: The Coconet is the only media that has been allowed inside Joseph Parkers Las Vegas training camp.
He shares how it's all going and how he plans to…more
WWE: Roman Reigns battle with Leukaemia forces him to relinquish Universal Championship
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Earlier this evening on Monday Night Raw, the WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns revealed that he was battling leukaemia and would be stepping away from the ring & relinquishing the Universal…more