A sell-out crowd turned out at the Auckland Pullman Hotel Ballroom in New Zealand last Wednesday night to show support and raise funds for spinal injuries in Samoa.The gala was hosted by Rugby legend Eric Rush and Samoan DJ Seumanu Francis Ioane. A supporting cast of celebrity helpers was led by .
The breadth and scope of flooding and damage from Cyclone Gabrielle has been unprecedented. We've collected photos from RNZ reporters and readers from across the regions.
South Auckland's streets are set for a Samoan invasion this Saturday. Toa Samoa will play in its first ever Rugby League World Cup final against the mighty Kangaroos of Australia. As the historic kick off approaches the passion on the steets is palpable as our reporter Jonty Dine and cameraman Nick Monro found out. [