Sport: Rugby commentary in Pacific languages hailed a success

Caption:Fauono Ken Laban (c) with Jeff Wilson and John Campbell during the Manu Samoa vs All Blacks test in Apia in 2015.Photo credit:PHOTOSPORTKite Tuakalau (Tonga), Alfie Uluinayau (Fiji), Nacanieli Yalimaiwai (Fiji), Ken Ah Kuoi (Samoa), Nili Latu (Tonga) and To’o Vaega (Samoa).SuppliedLawyer and President of the Wellington Samoa Rugby Union Ken Ah Kuoi.Vinnie Wylie/RNZ PacificFiji Flanker Semi Kunatani impressed with the ball in hand against TongaPhotosport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Selwyn Cobbo of the Maroons scores a try during game two of the Men’s State of Origin series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

A ballot box is seen at the Salle Omnisports during provincial elections, in Noumea, New Caledonia, on June 28, 2026. (Photo by Delphine MAYEUR / AFP)

Jotham Napat and Anthony Albanese signed the Nakamal agreement after months of negotiations. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)

ason Taumalolo with Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho and Tongan Prime Minister and Tonga Rugby League president Lord Fakafanua after the player’s 300th NRL game in Brisbane on Sunday.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 29: Gustavo Gomez #15 of Paraguay celebrates with teammates after Jose Canale #13 scores the winning penalty in a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Sharon Lane enjoys life on board, especially the ocean views. Here she is eating breakfast.

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong, centre, with leaders of the other major parties.