New Zealand Government in Talks to Save Rugby's Moana Pasifika

Alice Soper: Why NZ Rugby can’t afford to lose Moana Pasifika

Once a year, a storyline will emerge asking questions about the financial viability of our national obsession. This year, the story is centred on the fate of...

NZ exploring all options for Moana Pasifika future, Winston Peters tells Pacific leaders

The Super Rugby franchise was placed into liquidation last week, and played what could be their final game on Saturday.

New Zealand government in talks to save rugby's Moana Pasifika

The New Zealand government on Monday stepped in at the eleventh hour to try to save Super Rugby's Moana Pasifika from extinction.

Winston Peters initiates talks to save Moana Pasifika Super Rugby side

The Foreign Affairs Minister says he has instructed officials to engage with New Zealand Rugby “with urgency” to explore“ all possible options

New Zealand government steps in to try and save Super Rugby franchise

The New Zealand government has stepped in with an effort to help save Super Rugby franchise Moana Pasifika, whose future remains uncertain. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. On May 25, shareholders voted to wind up the franchise, with Teneo Financial Advisory appointed to manage the liquidation process. The franchise’s majority owners, the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA), have alread…

Peters discusses Pacific fuel crisis and Moana Pasifika future during Samoa visit

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has held talks with Polynesian leaders in Samoa, focusing on the impact of the Middle East conflict on Pacific fuel supplies and the future of Moana Pasifika rugby. Peters attended Samoa’s Independence Day celebrations in Apia over the long weekend and met with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa, Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua and Tokelau leader Alapati Tavite. The discussions centred on risi…