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True Chiropractic Aligns Care With Changing Health Needs

Source: Media Outreach

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – True Chiropractic has announced the expansion of its care model to include a series of specialised chiropractic programmes, designed to address the evolving musculoskeletal health needs of patients in Singapore.

Chiropractor guiding a patient through assessment, movement therapy and chiropractic care at True Chiropractic’s clinic.

The expanded framework introduces dedicated chiropractic care pathways tailored for specific patient groups. It includes scoliosis care through the SPINEHEALTH Centre of Care, Sports Chiropractic & Performance Care, Pregnancy Chiropractic Care, and Geriatric Chiropractic Care.

Responding to Changing Health Behaviours and Care Expectations

In Singapore, there is a broader shift in how people manage their physical health. Longer desk hours, increased participation in fitness and recreational sports, an ageing population and higher overall stress levels have changed how people experience and manage physical strain.

Traditional chiropractic care has often focused on spinal alignment and pain. However, many individuals seek care not only for pain relief, but also for guidance on posture, movement habits, recovery strategies, and long-term physical resilience. Fragmented care or short-term symptom relief alone often leads to recurring issues.

“We observed a growing shift in patient conversations,” said DC Justin, Clinical Director at True Chiropractic. “People want to understand how to maintain progress, prevent recurrence, and function better in daily life, not just feel better temporarily. The expanded care model formalises how we guide patients beyond immediate symptom relief and towards long-term musculoskeletal health.”

A More Comprehensive Care Framework

Under the expanded model, chiropractic clinical leadership remains the focus of care. Each patient begins with a comprehensive chiropractic assessment that evaluates spinal health, movement patterns, posture, nervous system function, and lifestyle factors.

From there, structured care pathways may incorporate rehabilitation support, movement-based therapies, and technology-assisted treatments based on patients’ health needs.

Beyond Symptom Relief: Supporting Functional Health

The clinic has also expanded beyond traditional chiropractic adjustments by unveiling rehabilitation therapies and advanced treatment technologies. The updated care model now enables clinicians to provide more comprehensive support for musculoskeletal conditions.

This approach reflects a broader shift toward preventive, functional, and movement-based healthcare. By combining spinal care with movement guidance and rehabilitation, True Chiropractic focuses on how posture, habits, work demands, and physical load influence long-term musculoskeletal health.

“Our role is not only to address what hurts today but to help patients understand how their bodies adapt to stress, movement, and daily life,” added Lisa, Group Lead of True Chiropractic. “So they can make informed decisions that support sustained function and mobility.”

Care Across Different Life Stages

The expansion of specialised chiropractic programmes reflects growing recognition that musculoskeletal health needs vary across different life stages. Through pregnancy chiropractic care, sports chiropractic and performance care, geriatric chiropractic care, and scoliosis-focused support, the clinic aims to offer more tailored care pathways for patients with different physical demands.

The chiropractor in Singapore states that this update does not change its core approach to care. While the framework has evolved, True Chiropractic remains grounded in its core principles: non-invasive, drug-free, evidence-informed chiropractic care. Rehabilitation and movement education are included to help patients better understand and manage their physical health needs.

Looking Ahead: Sustainable & Active Wellness

True Chiropractic views this evolution as part of a broader commitment to active ageing, preventive spine care, and functional longevity.

By strengthening education, coordinated care, and long-term planning, the clinic aims to help individuals and families make informed decisions that support mobility, resilience, and quality of life over time.

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Conflict – Children cling to pets, favourite toys, as they flee homes in Lebanon – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children

Children are clutching beloved pets and toys as they flee their homes in Lebanon due to the escalating conflict with the violence also cutting access to vital medical care, including for children and pregnant women, Save the Children said.
Over 831,000 people, including over 290,000 children, have been forcibly displaced in Lebanon in just two weeks, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Social Affairs – the equivalent to over 2,000 people every hour since the escalation started.[1]
Save the Children staff have reported that families have fled with only basic necessities, often without time to pack vital documents, clothing or medication. But some children are refusing to leave behind their most treasured items including their pets and favourite toys.
At the same time, access to critical healthcare has been disrupted. Save the Children staff said many people are now unable to reach regular dialysis treatment or ongoing cancer care. In one case, a woman was forced to give birth in her car as heavy traffic gridlocked the streets of Beirut during the rush to safety.
More than 130,000 people are now sheltering in overcrowded schools repurposed as collective shelters and sports stadiums in Beirut in difficult conditions, with over 50 people reported to be sharing one toilet, minimal access to cooking facilities and shelters lacking carpets, heaters and blankets in the cold weather. Families describe sleeping on floors with little privacy.
Approximately 118,590 people have entered Syria from Lebanon since March 2nd, with Save the Children staff reporting parents being forced to leave behind their families alongside people being stuck between checkpoints at the Syrian and Lebanese border. [2]
According to the UN up to 3.2 million people have been displaced across Iran and about 1,700 Afghans are returning from Iran into Afghanistan every day since the start of hostilities.[3]
Save the Children is distributing essential items in Lebanon and on the border with Syria such as blankets, mattresses, pillows, baby supplies, hygiene kits, water and psychological first aid.
Many people in Lebanon are now experiencing displacement for the second or third time in their lives, including families returning to the same shelters they fled to in 2024. About 20 Save the Children staff are among those who have fled their homes and others now have homes crowded with displaced relatives and friends.
Nora Ingdal, Country Director, Save the Children Lebanon, said:
“Many families were forced to flee in the middle of the night with nothing, and children miss their homes, their villages, their friends and their schools. I met a child who told me, ‘I’m not able to play here and I just want to go back to my village as soon as possible.’ One child I met clutched his blue toy car, as it was the only thing he had managed to bring from home.
“Others have brought their pets with them, unable to be parted. One family I met had their pet bird with them in its cage, knowing their 7-year-old son was very distressed without his bird and won’t sleep without him. Another family fled with their cat which keeps their son calm.
“I met one father in a shelter who bought his daughter a second-hand scooter just so she could have a distraction from the horror that is unfolding outside. To see a child playing is rare in these shelters as they attempt to grapple with their lives being flipped upside down.
“Another young man told me he did not have time to pack his university documents so now fears for his entire future.
“Each person has their own story to share, one of anxiety and heartbreak. Children feel trapped in collective shelters with limited access to basic toilet facilities, education or the space to play. Hostilities must end and children must be protected at all costs. We know children are always the most impacted in any conflict, and the psychological impacts last long after any conflict ends.” Sara, 30-, a mother who has been displaced to Syria due to the escalations in Lebanon, was forced to leave her daughter with her husband in Lebanon as she had to return to Syria to care for her sick mother. She said: “My daughter is still in Lebanon, and I could not get her a passport because the cost is far beyond what I can afford.”
Save the Children is urgently calling for a cessation of hostilities and for all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law to protect children from further harm. So far 850 people have been killed in Lebanon including 103 children, according to the Ministry of Health.
Save the Children is responding across the region, with programmes in Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In oPt, we are maintaining emergency cash assistance where markets allow and keeping mother-baby areas open to support infant and maternal nutrition. In Syria, we are scaling-up delivery of food, cash assistance, child protection, mental health support, education, water and sanitation programmes and health/nutrition services for people arriving from Lebanon.

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Bill introduced to cut red tape and modernise alcohol law

Source: New Zealand Government

A Bill is being introduced today to reform alcohol laws as part of the Government’s work to unleash New Zealanders and businesses from the stranglehold of red tape and support economic growth, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee and Regulation Minister David Seymour say.

“Alcohol is a legal product that the vast majority of New Zealanders consume responsibly. But over time the law regulating it has become increasingly complex, bureaucratic, and disconnected from the harms it is supposed to address,” says Mrs McKee.

“The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill is a necessary correction to make the licensing process fairer, make it easier to host events, and cut a heap of other red tape affecting everything from hairdressers to major concerts. 

“Allowing licensed premises to remain open to televise significant events outside their normal licensed hours is a good example of how these changes will give people more freedom to enjoy their lives and provide significant benefits to the hospitality sector.

“What previously required campaigns by David Seymour for law changes in 2015, 2019, and 2023 for the Rugby World Cup will soon be able to be done by the Governor-General following a recommendation from the responsible Minister, without the need for any legislative change.”

Regulation Minister David Seymour says the changes make substantial improvements to the law that will later be complemented by the Ministry for Regulation’s review into the hospitality sector. 

“The hospitality sector supports tens of thousands of jobs and contributes billions of dollars to our economy across hospitality, tourism, retail, manufacturing, and events,” says Seymour.

“The Ministry for Regulation is currently engaging with the sector on how we can make life easier for businesses. Already we’re seeing opportunities for practical improvements that reduce unnecessary compliance, improve consistency, and make the system easier to understand and operate within.

“In a free society adults should be trusted to make their own choices. The role of the law is to target harm, not to micromanage responsible behaviour.

“Among many great changes, I’m pleased to see this Bill adopts the recommendation of the Hairdressing and Barbering Regulatory Review to allow those businesses to serve their customers a drink without having to go through an excessive licensing process.

“We know there are additional changes the hospitality sector would like to see and many of these will be recommended following the Ministry for Regulation’s review.”

The sector will also have an opportunity to propose additional changes during the select committee process.

Key changes in the Bill include:

  • Limiting objections to licence applications or renewals to only those living or working in the same council area, or within 1 kilometre of the proposed licensed premises.
  • Giving licence applicants a right of reply to licensing objections to ensure a fairer process.
  • Preventing licence renewals from being declined solely because a local alcohol policy has changed.
  • Allowing clubs to apply for on-licences if they wish to serve the wider public.
  • Allowing certain restaurants with on-site retail areas to sell alcohol for customers to take home.
  • Streamlining special licence requirements to make it easier to host events.
  • Creating a permanent mechanism allowing licensed premises to open and serve alcohol outside licensed hours to televise major events such as the Rugby World Cup.
  • Exempting hairdressers and barbers from needing an on-licence to supply their customers a limited amount of alcohol such as a beer, glass of wine, or gin and tonic.
  • Extending cellar door tasting provisions beyond wineries so other producers such as breweries and distilleries can charge for tastings without needing an on-licence.
  • Allowing licensed premises to meet their legal obligations by stocking either low-alcohol or zero-alcohol drinks.
  • Clarifying responsibilities for rapid alcohol delivery services to ensure alcohol is not delivered to underage or intoxicated persons.

Notes to editor:

The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill is expected to be available on Parliament’s website later today.

A detailed explainer of the key policy changes is attached.

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SIM Global Education Highlights Holistic Student Life Experience Beyond the Classroom

Source: Media Outreach

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – The university experience today extends beyond academic programmes and classroom learning. Increasingly, students and parents are paying closer attention to the broader environment that supports a student’s development, including well-being resources, opportunities to build community and access to career preparation. Higher education institutions in Singapore are responding by placing greater emphasis on holistic student development alongside academic rigour. Student life, encompassing campus activities, personal support services and career development initiatives, play an important role in shaping students’ overall university journey.

Over at Singapore Institute of Management Global Education (SIM GE), student life is designed to complement academic learning through a holistic ecosystem known as Life @ SIM. The initiative brings together co-curricular activities, wellness and counselling support, and career development resources to support students throughout their academic journey. Community engagement forms a key pillar of student experience. SIM GE offers more than 80 student clubs and societies across sports, performing arts, cultural groups, entrepreneurship and community service. These student-led activities provide opportunities for students to pursue personal interests, develop leadership and teamwork skills while building connections with peers, across programmes, partner universities and an international cohort of students.

Wellbeing support is another important aspect of campus life. Recognising that university life can present academic and personal pressures, SIM GE provides wellness programmes and counselling services aimed at supporting students’ mental and emotional wellbeing. Workshops and resources are designed to help students manage stress, build resilience and develop essential soft skills that support both academic and personal growth.

Career readiness is also integrated into the student journey. Through SIM Career Connect, students have access to career advisory services, skills workshops and networking opportunities with industry partners. These initiatives aim to help students strengthen their employability while still in university and align their academic pathways with long-term career goals.

Campus facilities and shared spaces further support student interaction and collaboration outside formal academic settings. Study areas, collaborative spaces and venues for student activities provide environments where students can exchange ideas, grow their cultural quotient and build a sense of community.

As higher education expectations continue to evolve, institutions are increasingly expected to support students not only academically but also personally and professionally. By integrating community engagement, wellbeing support and career development into the student journey, SIM GE aims to provide an environment that prepares students for both their future careers and the broader challenges of a highly inter-connected but ever-changing world.

References:

  1. Singapore Institute of Management. – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/overview
  2. Singapore Institute of Management. Co-Curricular Activities and Student Clubs –
    https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/life-at-sim/co-curricular-activities
  3. Singapore Institute of Management. Career Connect / Career Services –
    https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/life-at-sim/career-services
  4. SIM Global Education. Student Life and Campus Experience –
    https://project1095.simge.edu.sg

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2026 –

https://www.sim.edu.sg/

Hashtag: #SIMGlobalEducation #SIMGE #GlobalEducation #InternationalDegree #CareerReady #FutureSkills

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College hooper to Super Rugby: Tevita Latu’s long road to Moana Pasifika

Source: Radio New Zealand

Tevita Latu took a roundabout route to Super Rugby. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz

Moana Pasifika midfielder Tevita Latu has taken one of the more unusual routes to Super Rugby.

A duel-sporting star in high school, Latu was not short on offers upon leaving Pakuranga College.

With both rugby and basketball career paths in front him, Latu chose the court, playing college basketball in the Philippines.

But after struggling with homesickness in the Philippines, he returned to Aotearoa and switching back to his first sporting love.

Back home, there were challenges of different kind for Latu. He admits he was not ready for the demands of pro rugby, and bounced around the provinces.

The 27-year-old spent four years in Southland, and a season in Northland and Canterbury before Moana came calling.

“I didn’t really know what it took to be a professional rugby player and to have all these obstacles, you can take the wrong path, and then you learn from it. But I wouldn’t change it for a thing now. I think it’s moulded me into the person I am today.”

Latu said he struggled with off field discipline during his early years in the NPC.

“Just living life, and diet in the off season. But that’s what got me here, I’ve learned from those mistakes.”

Latu earned his first NPC contract with Southland in 2020. Photosport

Self doubt had also been a barrier for the Moana midfielder, something he said his parents helped him to overcome.

“I think definitely have pushed through it. They’ve always believed in my abilities to be here, especially when I don’t really believe in myself.”

Family has been a key grounding force for Latu, having become a father in early 2025.

“I’ve got a baby boy now and that’s helped. Playing full-time and being a dad at the same time, it’s been cool.”

Latu also has senior figures within the squad to lean on for advice, including former All Blacks Julian Savea and Ngani Laumape.

Latu made the move north to the Taniwha in 2024. Photosport

“I have no problems going to them, asking any questions. They probably get annoyed because I ask so many. That’s the sort of experience that they tend to bring.”

His sporting career was on an entirely different trajectory out of high school.

A rugby and basketball star, Latu opted to take up a scholarship to play college ball in Manila.

“It was just a big shock,” he said.

“It was my first time moving out of home and didn’t know much about the country and was so fixed on how Americans go about their college life, then get to the Philippines was completely different, the lifestyle there was pretty different, but that was pretty cool.”

Feeling homesick, Latu returned home but said he has no regrets about his time overseas.

“I just thought I’d give it a crack, and I’m happy I did.”

The basketball gene runs strong in the Latu whanau, his younger brother Noa currently playing for the Auckland Tuatara.

Latu was playing NPC for Canterbury when he was signed by Moana Pasifika. www.photosport.nz

Now settled back in his hometown on his first Super Rugby contract, Latu said Moana are determined not to let the standards of 2025 slip, despite a rough start to the season which has seen them sink to the bottom of the table.

“I think we’ve always had a point to prove. From day one, they’ve kind of had to show that they actually belong here, so it hasn’t been anything different to us. What’s different is just the sense of urgency from us now.”

The side has been battling with plenty of off field distractions as well, including the speculation that their coach Tana Umaga is set to be snapped up by the new All Blacks regime.

“It’d be pretty cool to see him get the promotion. I think the club would be real gutted to lose him, but I know he’ll have the full backing of the team if he does go on. We haven’t really made him look too flash lately, I think that’s on us to get him that backing from the people. If they do question why he’s being selected, we need to do a job send him off in the right way.”

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Black Ferns Sevens win New York title to wrap up World Series victory

Source: Radio New Zealand

Kelsey Teneti of New Zealand scores a try. RICHARD WAINWRIGHT

The Black Ferns Sevens have wrapped up the World Series title for another year after beating Australia 22-21 in a thrilling final of the inaugural New York round.

They won five of the six rounds this season with their victory in New York extending their lead in the overall standings over the Australians, who won one round.

Kelsey Teneti opened the scoring for the Black Ferns before Australia hit back with two tries to take a 14-5 lead into halftime.

Jorja Miller in action for the Black Ferns. Photosport

Australia were the first to score in the second half through Tegan Levi to extend their lead to 21-5.

The Black Ferns needed to score next and they did through Alena Saili to cut Australia’s lead to 11 points with a few minutes remaining.

New Zealand kept hold of possession and scored again with Teneti dotting down to make it a one-try game at 21-15.

Australia tried to kill the game off by holding on to the ball for the final minutes but gave away a penalty handing New Zealand possession. The Black Ferns took their chance with Katelyn Vahaakolo diving over at close range.

The try was converted giving New Zealand a 22-21 lead and that’s how the match would end, with the Black Ferns crowned champions in New York. Teneti was named player of the final.

The New Zealand women beat Great Britain, Fiji and France in pool play. They beat hosts the USA 26-14 in the semi-finals before outclassing Australia in the title decider.

The New Zealand men finished sixth in New York.

They lost to South Africa and Australia in pool play, before beating Great Britain in the fifth place semi-final. They were then beaten 21-14 by France in the fifth place playoff.

South Africa won the men’s title after beating Fiji 10-7 in the final, with the victory also securing the overall World Series title for the South Africans.

The All Blacks Sevens finished fourth overall.

The season features a new structure, with the first six rounds deciding the World Series winners, before three further tournaments to determine the World Champions.

The New Zealand teams next play a three-tournament World Championship series (held in Hong Kong, Valladolid, and Bordeaux), with the Grand Final in Bordeaux, France, on 5-7 June.

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Key players missing for All White World Cup warmup games

Source: Radio New Zealand

Chris Wood of the New Zealand All Whites. © Bildbyrån Photo Agency 2025 © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has been unable to call on a number of key players for World Cup warmup games at home against Finland and Chile later this month.

Missing through injury are regulars Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Matt Garbett, Nando Pijnaker, Sarpreet Singh, and captain Chris Wood.

However, all are set to return to play ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June and July.

There is a debut call-up for Newcastle Jets’ Lachlan Bayliss.

“These are two really important games for us as we continue building towards the World Cup, so it is great to name our squad to play in front of our home fans for the last time before the tournament,” Bazeley said.

“I want to congratulate Lachlan Bayliss on his debut All Whites call-up. He has been in great form over the last few months with Newcastle Jets, so I’m pleased to bring him in for the first time at senior level.

“We know the deadline for naming our FIFA World Cup squad is getting closer and closer, so we are pleased to be able to give opportunities to a number of players to state their case, especially with a few regulars unavailable for this window.

“Finland and Chile should be great tests for us, and we look forward to taking them on in front of all of our home fans at Eden Park.”

The FIFA Series games at Eden Park also involve Cape Verde.

85th ranked New Zealand play 75th ranked Finland on 27 March and 55th ranked Chile on 30 March.

All Whites squad:

Kosta Barbarouses (70 caps, 9 goals) Western Sydney Wanderers, Australia

Lachlan Bayliss (debut) Newcastle Jets, Australia

Joe Bell (28/1) Viking FK, Norway

Tyler Bindon (20/3) Sheffield United, England (on loan from Nottingham Forest)

Max Crocombe (19/0) Millwall, England

Andre De Jong (11/2) Orlando Pirates, South Africa

Francis De Vries (15/1) Auckland FC, Aotearoa New Zealand

Callan Elliot (7/0) Auckland FC, Aotearoa New Zealand

Eli Just (38/8) Motherwell, Scotland

Callum McCowatt (28/4) Silkeborg IF, Denmark

James McGarry (3/0) Brisbane Roar, Australia

Ben Old (18/1) AS Saint-Étienne, France

Alex Paulsen (5/0) Lechia Gdańsk, Poland (on loan from AFC Bournemouth)

Tim Payne (48/3) Wellington Phoenix, Aotearoa New Zealand

Jesse Randall (5/1) Auckland FC, Aotearoa New Zealand

Logan Rogerson (16/2) Auckland FC, Aotearoa New Zealand

Alex Rufer (22/0) Wellington Phoenix, Aotearoa New Zealand

Marko Stamenic (33/3) Swansea City, Wales

Finn Surman (13/2) Portland Timbers, USA

Ryan Thomas (23/3) PEC Zwolle, Netherlands

Bill Tuiloma (45/4) Wellington Phoenix, Aotearoa New Zealand

Ben Waine (26/8) Port Vale, England

Michael Woud (6/0) Auckland FC, Aotearoa New Zealand

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“No fangirling” as Tall Ferns well beaten by star-studded USA team

Source: Radio New Zealand

Caitlin Clark of USA shoots against the New Zealand Tall Ferns at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament between New Zealand in Puerto Rico. EDGARDO MEDINA / AFP

The scoreline might not suggest it but Tall Ferns captain Tayla Dalton felt her side played some of their best basketball against world champions the United States.

The Tall Ferns suffered their fourth loss of the World Cup qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico, going down 101-46 to the USA.

New Zealand started strongly and went shot for shot with the WNBA-laden US side for the first few minutes before the Americans took control.

The USA, who have already qualified for the World Cup in Germany later this year, led by 15 after the first quarter, and extended that to 36 at half time.

The Kiwis put in a solid shift to lose the third quarter by just three before Team USA outscored the New Zealanders 23-7 in the final quarter.

Sharne Robati top scored for the Tall Ferns with 11 points and also had six rebounds.

Rhyne Howard of the Atlanta Dream top scored for the US with 18 points, while Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever had 14.

“We talked about no fangirling on court and right from the get-go we played New Zealand basketball,” Dalton said afterwards.

“We did our jersey proud and it was so fun competing against some of the best players in the world and there were some glimpses where we were playing really good basketball.

“We were playing as a team and it’s not every day that you get to play the USA team, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and we gave it our all today and I’m really proud of the girls.”

Ferns coach Natalie Hurst admitted the Americans were very impressive.

“They swarm you, they’re athletic and they can all shoot the basketball. They keep putting the pressure on for 40 minutes.

“They’re the best, a powerhouse of basketball, amazing for our girls to get out on the court and see them live as well,” Hurst said.

New Zealand’s last game is against hosts Puerto Rico and depending on other results a win could still gain them a World Cup berth.

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‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says as average petrol price surges past $3

Source: Radio New Zealand

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Nick Monro

Drivers are being urged not to panic-buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stands by her government’s decision to stop the electric car rebate scheme, as she looks at how the government could respond to rising prices.

Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rise.

Petrol price monitoring app Gaspy says the average price of 91 petrol is now above $3 and has risen 20 percent since the start of the month.

Spokesperson Mike Newton said the average national price at the start of March was about $2.50 per litre.

He said it had been rising quickly.

Petrol has tipped over the $3 a litre mark in some areas. RNZ / Dan Cook

The rise in prices was largely due to the conflict in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump is calling for countries to send ships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively closed as Iran launches attacks to halt maritime traffic.

The area is critical because around 20 percent of the world’s oil consumption or 20 million barrels a day, usually passes through it.

It’s resulted in several petrol stations running dry over the weekend.

Newton said most of the petrol stations running low on gas seemed to be Gull.

“It’s not a supply problem, they have plenty of fuel in the tanks. It’s just they have to get it into the tankers and get it to the stations. Hopefully we’ll start to see that be alleviated in the next couple of days.”

He said the average price was now just 6c away from the level it reached when the Government cut the fuel excise tax, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

“We’re starting to get into that territory and this government has said they’re less interested in doing that… so it’ll be interesting to see when the pressure starts to build.”

Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Morning Report the government was carefully monitoring fuel stock levels.

New Zealand has around 32 days’ worth of fuel in the country and 25 days in ships on the way to the country.

“There is no current issue with the availability of fuel,” Willis said. “Were that to be the case, we would get very good forewarning because we would be aware of fuel companies reporting to us that orders had been disrupted or cancelled. They have not made any reports of that sort to us at this stage.

If we got that warning, Willis said we would have several weeks to plan for it.

“This is why we have these minimum stock holdings in the country, so we don’t get ourselves into a panic situation.”

She said the government hasn’t needed to review its sanctions on Russian-origin oil.

“This is, obviously, an event that is unfolding; if there are changes in that position, we will review them when they occur.”

Demand at Waitomo petrol stations has increased by 15 percent. RNZ/Nikki Mandow

Waitomo CEO Simon Parham said demand at the company’s petrol station has increased by about 15 percent.

“We’ve had the odd run out from here and there, but it’s really been for a maximum of 30 minutes,” he told Morning Report.

“What we are seeing is that increase in demand, coupled with a very stressed driver system, anything from a delay at the terminal to a truck breaking down, it’s just caused that slight delay in he system, so you have a slight run out.

“There’s nothing to worry about.”

He expects to see the demand soften.

“We’re still in good shape… There’s no need to panic. Yes, we are suffering from high prices, which is tough on everyone, but there is no need to panic at the moment.”

He said if the cargo orders can’t be placed, that’s when New Zealand may need to look at managing stock.

“If we are staying around that 50-day mark, that’s a rolling 50 days, then we’re fine. If we start to see that drop back, then that’s when we have to manage stock,” Parham said.

Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold said next month will be very difficult if things don’t improve.

“The refiners in Asia are going to run out of feed stocks to be able to continue to produce at the levels we are used to,” he said.

“I think if we are sitting here in mid-April and things haven’t improved, I think we will be looking at the possibility that everybody is just going to have to rein things in a bit.”

Brent crude has been sitting around US$100 a barrel, but if it reaches US$150 a barrel, Eckhold said that’s when the real damaging impacts on businesses and consumers would be seen.

Finance Minister considering govt response to rising prices

Willis has shut down suggestions of temporarily cutting the fuel excise tax, as the Labour government previously did in response to the Russia-Ukraine war, saying it was too broad.

She said she was closely looking at the cost of living impacts the rise in fuel prices has on lower-income working New Zealanders.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis said the government was carefully monitoring fuel stock levels. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

“When the petrol prices go up this much, that has an effect on the cost of living, particularly for working New Zealanders who use their cars to get to work. We are very conscious of that and are considering whether a government response is warranted,” Willis said.

Willis stands by her government’s decision to remove the electric vehicle rebate.

She said the rebate was very untargetted.

“I simply don’t accept the idea that giving subsudies to millionaires in Remuera would help those afflicted by high petrol prices,” Willis said.

She said if the government were to give support, it would be targeted, temporary and timely.

Willis said she has not taken advice to Cabinet yet on these matters.

The owner of a bus company said more people could opt for public transport over private vehicles.

Kiwi Coaches owner Dayton Howie told Morning Report petrol price rises were cutting into margins.

He said the costs were currently being absorbed, but it was unclear how long that could last.

Howie said students could miss out on school trips if fuel prices keep going up.

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Coll wins collosal Australian Open final

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New Zealand squash player Paul Coll. PAUL ELLIS / AFP

Greymouth squash player Paul Coll battled his way to a second Australian Open title with victory over Welshman Joel Makin in the final in Brisbane.

World number two Coll and Makin fought out a 44-minute opening game with the Kiwi number one winning 19-17.

He took the second game 11-4 and the 90-minute showdown finished with Coll taking the third game 14-12 against the world number six.

“It was an unbelievable battle,” Col said afterwards.

“I didn’t even care about what he had yesterday (107 minute match in his semi-final win over Mohamad Zakaria), he’s just so tough, and I knew he was going to come out hard.

“I thought I played well, but I just let it be sloppy in a couple of patches, at 10-6 in the third.

“I respect Joel so much for his professionalism and the way he trains like a beast. It’s always fun playing him and it’s always a great battle when we get out on court.”

Coll won his first Australian Open title in 2015 and was beaten in last year’s decider by Egyptian Karim Gawad.

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Adam Hall claims silver at Paralympics

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Paralympian skier Adam Hall. © Jeff Crowe / Photosport 2026 www.photosport.nz

Wānaka skier Adam Hall has finished second in the slalom on the final day of the Winter Paralympics in Italy.

The 38-year-old improved from fourth after the first run to the silver medal position thanks to an impressive second run that produced a combined time of 1:31.38.

Leader after the first run, Russian Aleksei Bugaev held a commanding advantage of more than a second and a half, and he would not be denied gold. He crossed the finish line in a total time of 1:28.55 for a comprehensive victory, reclaiming the title he last won in Sochi 2014.

It is Hall’s sixth Olympic medal from six games taking him level Patrick Cooper as the most decorated New Zealand Winter Paralympian.

Hall has now claimed four Paralympic medals in the Men’s Slalom Standing (two gold, one silver, one bronze).

Adam Hall New Zealand (silver), Aleksei Bugaev Russia (gold), Robin Cuche Switzerland (bronze), victory ceremony for the men’s slalom standing at the Winter Paralympic Games Milan Cortina 2026. DAISUKE URAKAMI / AFP

“I’m in a dream. I don’t know what just happened,” Hall said afterwards.

After the first run, sitting in fourth, I just had to lay everything out there. I knew waking up to all that snow that I had to bring out that Taieri attitude that it is just an ordinary winter day.

“I just had to attack it and let it rip. It was years and years of experience and leaving nothing behind. Wow! What a way to come down and perform like that against such a strong field.”

“There are no words to describe what this means. I put a pounamu under my bib, which made me feel like all of New Zealand has been on this journey with me. I hope I’ve continued that great legacy of Winter Paralympians, and to have brought home another medal is amazing. I love to thrive on that pressure.”

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Cricket: Contrasting results for New Zealand teams

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Black Caps player Bevon Jacobs. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz

The Black Caps admit they didn’t adjust quick enough to the wicket as they suffered a 7 wicket loss to South Africa in the opening T20 international.

After deciding to bat first New Zealand were bowled out for just 91 in the 15th over in Mt Maunganui.

The home side was 36 for 5 before James Neesham hit 26 and Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie both made 15.

“A weird game of cricket, we were probably a bit slow to adapt to the surface,” quick bowler Zak Foulkes said afterwards.

Nqobani Mokoena took 3 wickets, while Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman and Keshav Maharaj took 2 each.

“They bowled really well up top and put us under a lot of pressure and 92 was never going to be enough,” Foulkes added.

South Africa did lose 3 wickets but reached their target in the 17th over.

“We strive scrapping and we came together and said lets make this the hardest 92 runs for them to get and we made it look hard for them at times,” Foukes said.

Melie Kerr congratulates Georgia Plimmer. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz

Earlier the White Ferns had not troubled dispatching South Africa by 80 runs.

New Zealand scored 190 for 7 with captain Amelia Kerr top scoring with 78 and Georgia Plimmer 63. Sophie Devine then took career best figures of 4 for 12 as South Africa finished on 110 for 7.

Plimmer was very happy with their overall game.

“That was one of the best performances we’ve put in for the last couple of years. We could put on 190 runs and then for the bowlers to bowl at the stumps and execute those change-ups I think it was a pretty well rounded performance,” Plimmer said.

The second double header of five is in Hamilton on Tuesday.

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Liam Lawson ‘didn’t quite expect’ his success at Chinese Grand Prix

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Liam Lawson finished seventh place finish in the Grand Prix. MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson admits to being a little surprised with his success at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Lawson had arguably his best weekend in Formula 1, capping off the weekend with a seventh place finish in the Grand Prix. It followed the same result in Saturday’s sprint race.

His haul of eight points has him ninth in the standings after two rounds.

While the hard tyres were the preferred option, Lawson had to start the main race on mediums from 14th on the grid, but soon made inroads in yet another chaotic start which included the late withdrawal of the two McLarens.

Unfortunately he lost places after he was pitted early just before the field was slowed by a safety car.

He then completed the rest of the race on his last set of hard tyres, picking up places as others faulted.

He was able to keep former team-mate Isack Hadjar at bay over the closing laps and moved up to seventh when the other Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was forced to retire his car.

Liam Lawson at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. FLORENT GOODEN / PHOTOSPORT

The results was Lawson’s 11th top-10 finish of his career. His best results was fifth at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

“I’m really happy with our result today,” the 24 year old said afterwards.

“To be honest, we didn’t quite expect it, but our pace was strong towards the end. We had a poorly timed Safety Car, and at that moment I thought our race might be over.

“It turned out to be a really enjoyable race and we managed to pull off a few overtakes. Bringing it home in P7 feels great.

“Full credit to the team from a strategy standpoint, we did everything right this weekend and securing two point finishes shows how well the team executed. “

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane was also chuffed with their performance over the weekend.

“To come away with a total of 8 points from a weekend where we clearly weren’t quick enough is an exceptional result for the team. It was a very well executed race.

“We were unlucky with the Safety Car as we pitted Liam the lap before, but he drove a really great race. He was under a lot of pressure at one stage from Hadjar and didn’t put a foot wrong, delivering a solid result.”

Winner Mercedes’ Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, 2026. HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP

Lawson’s team-mate Arvid Lindbard finished 12th.

Italian Kimi Antonelli scored the first win of his young Formula 1 career, heading championship-leading team-mate George Russell in a Mercedes one-two from pole position.

The 19-year-old Italian driver became the second-youngest race winner in the sport’s history, after Verstappen.

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finished a distant third, the seven-time world champion’s first podium since he joined Ferrari last year.

The next round is in Japan in a fortnight.

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Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson finishes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix

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Liam Lawson in action during the Chinese Grand Prix. Mark Thompson/Getty Images

Kiwi Liam Lawson has taken more Formula 1 points with a seventh placing at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Qualifying 14th on the grid, Lawson took advantage of early casualties, as both McLarens – British world champion Lando Norris and Aussie Oscar Piastri – failed to make the start-line, along with Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto and Thai Alex Albon.

Pitting early, just before a safety car gifted his rivals a cheap stop, the Racing Bulls driver had to work his way back through the field, capitalising on three other withdrawals, including former Red Bull teammate and four-time champion Max Verstappen late in the journey.

Lawson also had the satisfaction of beating Frenchman Isack Hadjar (eighth), who was promoted into the Red Bull team ahead of him, and new Racing Bulls teammate Arvid Lindblad (12th).

The performance was the 11th top-10 finish of Lawson’s career – his best finish is a fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last September.

On Saturday, he finished seventh in the sprint race around the Shanghai International Circuit for his first competition points of the season, after finishing 13th at Melbourne last week.

Italian Kimi Antonelli celebrated the first win of his Formula 1 career, heading championship-leading teammate George Russell in a Mercedes one-two from pole position.

The 19-year-old Italian driver became the second-youngest race winner in the sport’s history, after Verstappen, who took his first victory with Red Bull at 18 in 2016.

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finished a distant third, the seven-time world champion’s first podium since he joined Ferrari last year, with teammate Charles Leclerc fourth, after a lively battle between the two.

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Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20

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South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee celebrates the wicket of Tom Latham. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz

New Zealand have lost by seven wickets to the visitors in the first of five T20 matches at Mt Maunganui.

The Black Caps were only able to post a total of 91 after batting first, with South Africa winning with 20 balls remaining.

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Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika-Blues beef far from done

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Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga was still not happy after losing to the Blues. Photosport

The Blues didn’t engage in the war of words, but they were merciless when it came to battle.

The Blues battered their cross-city rivals to reclaim 09 bragging rights, with an emphatic 43-7 victory in Auckland on Sunday afternoon.

Despite the one-sided scoreline and apparent one-sided feud, Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga stands by his scathing assessment of the franchise.

“I don’t know why we wouldn’t stand by those when it’s what’s actually happening,” he said. “Because we lost, it doesn’t detract from the fact that was the facts.”

The former All Blacks captain let loose on the Blues earlier in the week, stating they didn’t want Moana Pasifika in Auckland, and alleging they even tried to block them from playing in Northland and South Auckland.

Blues coach Vern Cotter has not responded directly to Umaga’s comments.

“That’s outside, today was just a game,” he said. “It was about the players on the paddock.

“We have a massive amount of respect for them as a team, we will take this win and just move forward.”

Blues skipper Dalton Papali’i concurred with his coach.

“Tana was a Blues man once, and I have a lot of respect for him and his players. Whatever happens up in the offices, that’s none of my concern.”

Umaga also questioned the officiating during his side’s loss, after Moana saw two tries disallowed, which would have seen them take a half-time lead.

The first saw Lalomilo Lalomilo ruled offside from a lineout, while the second was scrubbed, after interference at the scrum.

“Some pretty tough calls in general, we’ll have another look at those,” Umaga said. “There’s a bit of contention whether he was off the scrum and initiated the contact, and the one coming off the lineout, that was a tough one.”

Umaga felt the decisions were a microcosm of greater issues in Super Rugby Pacific.

“We probably have to ask ourselves the question, as a game, are we looking for reasons not to score tries? What kind of game do we want to have?”

Umaga feared over-adjudication would frustrate audiences.

“We can’t be complacent in rugby in this country,” he said. “We’ve got to do all we can to make sure the product we are putting out there is something people want to see.”

One call Umaga did not take issue with was the red card issued to halfback Augustine Pulu for his swinging arm on opposite Sam Nock.

“That did harm us, to play half an hour with 14 players, but when we had 14 men, we seemed to have a lot more urgency.”

While Moana Pasifika took confidence into the sheds at halftime – trailing by just eight – discipline continued to plague them and they were penalised right from the restart.

“We couldn’t build any positive moments,” Umaga said. “It was hard to change momentum around.”

Umaga will likely have plenty to take his mind off his beef with the Blues, confirming New Zealand Rugby had approached him about joining Dave Rennie’s All Blacks coaching group.

“I’ll figure those out after today.”

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Rugby: Moana/Blues beef far from done

Source: Radio New Zealand

Tana Umaga today confirmed that New Zealand Rugby has approached him about joining Dave Rennie’s All Blacks coaching group. Photosport

They didn’t engage in the war of words, but the Blues were merciless when it came to battle.

The Blues battered their cross-city rivals to reclaim 09 bragging rights, with an emphatic 43-7 victory in Auckland this afternoon.

Despite the one-sided scoreline, and apparent one-sided feud, Moana coach Tana Umaga stands by his scathing assessment of the franchise.

“I don’t know why we wouldn’t stand by those when it’s what’s actually happening. Because we lost, it doesn’t detract from the fact, that was the facts.”

The former All Black captain let loose on the Blues earlier in the week, stating that the Blues didn’t want Moana in Auckland, and alleging they even tried to block them from playing in Northland and South Auckland.

Blues coach Vern Cotter has not responded directly to Umaga’s comments.

“That’s outside, today was just a game, it was about the players on the paddock. We have a massive amount of respect for them as a team, we will take this win and just move forward.”

Blues skipper Dalton Papali’i concurred with his coach.

“Tana was a Blues man once. I have a lot of respect for him and his players, whatever happens up in the offices, that’s none of my concern.”

Umaga also questioned the officiating during his side’s loss after Moana saw two tries disallowed, which would have seen them take a half-time lead.

The first saw Lalomilo Lalomilo ruled offside from a lineout, while the second was scrubbed after interference at the scrum.

“Some pretty tough calls in general, we’ll have another ok at those. There’s a bit of contention whether he was off the scrum and initiated the contact, and the one coming off the lineout, that was a tough one.”

Umaga felt the decisions were a microcosm of greater issues in Super Rugby.

“We probably have to ask ourselves the question as a game, are we looking for reasons not to score tries? What kind of game do we want to have?”

Umaga feared over-adjudication would frustrate audiences.

“We can’t be complacent in rugby in this country, we’ve got to do all we can to make sure the product we are putting out there is something people want to see.”

One call which Umaga did not take issue with was the red card issued to Augustine Pulu for his swinging arm on Sam Nock.

“That did harm us, to play half an hour with 14 players, but when we had 14 men we seemed to have a lot more urgency.”

While Moana took confidence into the sheds at halftime – trailing by just eight – discipline continued to plague them, penalised right from the restart.

“We couldn’t build any positive moments, it was hard to change momentum around.”

Umaga will likely have plenty to take his mind off his beef with the Blues, confirming New Zealand Rugby has approached him about joining Dave Rennie’s All Blacks coaching group.

“I’ll figure those out after today.”

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Live: Black Caps v South Africa – first T20 at Mount Maunganui

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South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram (L) and David Miller (R) celebrate their win over New Zealand at the T20 World Cup. AFP

The Black Caps return home from their World Cup heartbreak in India to host South Africa in a five-match T20 series at Mt Maunganui.

Top order batters Katene Clarke and Nick Kelly are in line to make their T20 debuts during the series, as is Central Districts spinner Jayden Lennox.

First ball is at 7.15pm

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Silver Fern Kate Heffernan stars in incredible Australian Super Netball debut

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Kate Heffernan in the action for the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Australian Super Netball competition. Sarah Reed

Standout Silver Fern Kate Heffernan has wasted no time making her mark on Australian Super Netball, showcasing her skills against the world’s best.

Heffernan made a spectacular debut in the opening round for premiership favourites Adelaide Thunderbirds, helping her newlook side to a record-breaking 20-goal win against New South Wales Swifts.

Wearing the centre bib, Heffernan was a key playmaker for the home side in their 74-54 demolition at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Saturday.

The former Southern Steel stalwart pulled in three intercepts and nailed 14 goal assists against last year’s preliminary finalists.

Another new recruit who led the onslaught for Adelaide was South African shooter Elmere van der Berg, who finished with a club-record 59 goals in just 53 minutes of game-time.

Heffernan, who brushed aside any pre-game nerves, admitted her team wasn’t getting carried away with the one-sided win.

“We’re stoked with that performance, to come out like that and put the foot down in the second half,” she said. “It’s just exciting times and a lot of exciting things to come, I think, for the Thunderbirds.”

Adelaide led by five goals at half-time, before outscoring the Swifts by 11 goals in the third quarter. The Kiwi matched up against versatile Swifts midcourter Tayla Fraser in the opening quarter, before Fraser was subbed for former Australian Diamond Maddy Proud.

The New South Wales coach re-introduced Fraser to mark Heffernan in the last quarter.

Heffernan conceded the pace of the game was incredibly fast and the tight one-on-one marking was tiring.

“Definitely feeling that man-on-man style, I’ve got someone tagging me at all times, which is different to a bit more space in New Zealand,” she said.

“I feel like Tania [Adelaide coach Tania Obst] and the girls have prepared me and the newbies really well.”

“It certainly felt different, but I feel like we’re settling in pretty well.”

Also sharing the same court was Silver Fern Grace Nweke, who scored 40 goals from 43 attempts for the Swifts.

Fellow NSW player and former Silver Fern Gina Crampton made 10 goal assists at wing attack in her professional return, following the birth of her first child.

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Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Moana Pasifika

Source: Radio New Zealand

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The Blues head into their fixture against Moana Pasifika at Eden Park buoyed by a rare win over Super Rugby rivals Crusaders last week.

Meanwhile, Moana sit bottom of the table with just one win from their opening four fixtures.

Kickoff is at 3.35pm.

Blues:

1. Ofa Tu’ungafasi. 2. Kurt Eklund. 3. Marcel Renata. 4. Josh Beehre. 5. Sam Darry. 6. Anton Segner. 7. Dalton Papali’i, who will captain the side. 8. Hoskins Sotutu. 9. Sam Nock. 10. Beauden Barrett. 11. Caleb Clarke. 12. Xavi Taele. 13. AJ Lam. 14. Codemeru Vai. 15. Cole Forbes.

Bench: 16. James Mullan. 17. Mason Tupaea. 18. Sam Matenga. 19. Laghlan McWhannell. 20. Malachi Wrampling, on debut. 21. Taufa Funaki. 22. Pita Ahki. 23. Zarn Sullivan.

Moana:

1. Tito Tuipulotu. 2. Millennium Sanerivi. 3. Atu Moli, on debut. 4. Tom Savage. 5. Allan Craig. 6. Miracle Faiilagi, who will captain the side. 7. Semisi Paea. 8. Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa. 9. Augustine Pulu. 10. Patrick Pellegrini. 11. Glen Vaihu. 12. Lalomilo Lalomilo. 13. Tevita Latu. 14. Tevita Ofa. 15. William Havili.

Bench: 16. Mamoru Harada. 17. Monu Moli. 18. Lolani Faleiva. 19. Veikoso Poloniati. 20. Dominic Ropeti. 21. Joel Lam. 22. Ngani Laumape. 23. Tuna Tuitama.

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