Stories by Leilani Momoisea

After facing devastating injuries, Megan Signal has made a remarkable recovery and has been selected to compete in the weightlifting women's 71kg event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

"I never thought I was going to make a career out of this." - City Kickboxing prospect Blood Diamond reflects on his unique journey ahead of his upcoming UFC debut against Jeremiah Wells in Houston.

"I was always known for breaking stuff. Every home I went to. Known for breaking something, or breaking someone." - Carlos Ulberg prepares for his upcoming fight against Fabio Cherant on UFC 271.

"There's no f****** way I'm losing this fight," the UFC's reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says of his rematch with former champion Robert Whittaker. This is the pressure he puts on…

A church that has been considered anti-vax is hosting a vaccination event to encourage remaining unvaccinated members to get their first dose - and reframe anti-vax perceptions of the church.

Aucklanders are upbeat about being able to make it through alert level 3 again, but businesses are not sure they will survive another lockdown.

First Person - "Don't hang up on me," pleaded Geoff Muliaga Brown, when he awoke to a voice on the line. "I can't breathe, I'm struggling, I'm really worried." Video

We're almost halfway through our four week lockdown, and as time goes on it's becoming increasingly difficult for some to resist the temptation of attempting a home haircut. Video

Leilani Momoisea's 101-year-old Nan was in lockdown during a polio epidemic in the 1920s; she remembers those times and has some advice for children in lockdown today. Video

Samoa-born Ben Patu who has been living in Japan for 16 years says the small Samoan community living there often gets together to share Samoan values with their partners and children.

In a sea of All Blacks jerseys, Namibia supporters were vastly outnumbered but they stood tall and proud of their team's efforts.

In 2011, while the Rugby World Cup was hosted in New Zealand, Namibian scrum half Damian Stevens remembers arising in the wee hours to cheer on his country.

Patrick Stehlin-Grevel had spent years in New Zealand trying to come to grips with the English language, when he found himself needing to start over again with a new language thanks to a scholarship…

A couple of hardcore Manu Samoa fans became the star attraction off the pitch before the Scotland v Samoa match, entertaining a queue of rugby lovers for three hours ahead of the game. Video

For TV personality and mother of three, Jess Gerrity, kyūdō - the Japanese martial art of archery - is the antidote to her frantic lifestyle in Japan. Video

Some Hibiscus Coast coffee lovers are having to survive without their favourite barista as he puts the beans down to cheer on Wales at the Rugby World Cup.

You have to do more than just be good at rugby if you want to have a successful career in Japan, former professional rugby player Alando Soakai tells Leilani Momoisea.

Tongan man Takai Palei moved to Japan in 1991 on a rugby scholarship, now almost 30 years on, he shares his experience with Leilani Momoisea.

A Japanese rugby enthusiast is delighting punters at the Rugby World Cup with his commitment to painting different rugby team jerseys onto his body.

Manu Samoa fans are ecstatic with the team's first victory at the Rugby World Cup, describing it as an exciting and emotional experience. Audio

When All Black prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi took to the field on Saturday night, his brother and cousin were in the stands brimming with pride, and with the knowledge of all the hard work and sacrifice it…

The experts will have their say in picking apart the All Blacks vs South Africa match, but you won't find more honest analysis than from tipsy rugby fans leaving the stadium after witnessing their…

At the opening match of the Rugby World Cup at Tokyo Stadium families wore wide smiles and matching outfits while mates cheered together, banking memories they'll be able to call on for years to come.

It's not just rugby players that fans are queuing up for photos with at the World Cup in Japan.

Kiwi gamers representing New Zealand at the Fortnite World Cup final this weekend in New York are already guaranteed $74,000 each.