North Harbour Stadium's recent electricity failure does not reflect well on Super Rugby Pacific and was the latest in a series of setbacks for Moana.
Rugby
Thu, Apr 2
A technical issue led to the last 20 minutes of Moana Pasifika's clash with the Highlanders not being broadcast to audiences.
Sat, Mar 28
Tupou Vaa'i and two of his teammates have left the Chiefs' squad in Australia a week early following a dispiriting loss in Canberra.
Sun, Mar 22
A hat-trick for Fehi Fineanganofo and a brace for Cam Roigard saw the Hurricanes romp to a 10th straight win over the Southerners.
Sat, Mar 21
Analysis: Suspicions remain – despite denials – that the ruck area is being refereed more leniently in Super Rugby, writes Patrick McKendry.
Fri, Mar 20
The Crusaders have overcome three yellow cards and a plucky Highlanders side 29-18 to win their southern Super Rugby Pacific derby in Christchurch.
Sun, Mar 15
The Highlanders head coach missed out on the top job again but spoke highly of Dave Rennie and said he wished his rival well.
Thu, Mar 5
Rennie replaces Scott Robertson, who lost the job earlier this year.
Wed, Mar 4
The news will be welcome for All Blacks staff and assistant coaches, with many of them on tenterhooks following Scott Robertson's dismissal.
Mon, Mar 2
The men from Canberra scored eight tries in thrashing the Crusaders in Christchurch - the first time they have won in the city since 2000.
Sun, Feb 22
Angus Ta'avao, who played for the Highlanders on Friday, wrote on social media that his son Leo has passed away.
Tue, Feb 17
1News writer Patrick McKendry runs the rule over Super Rugby Pacific's opening round which featured a mixture of performances.
Sun, Feb 15
Big lock Fabian Holland requires surgery on his dislocated shoulder and will likely also miss the three Nations Championship Tests in July.
Wed, Feb 11
The hard-working lock dislocated the joint in a pre-season game and will miss the start of Super Rugby Pacific, which kicks off on Friday.
Tue, Feb 10
Taylor said he was "gutted" for Scott Robertson but there was now an opportunity for a new head coach to reassert New Zealand's dominance.
Wed, Feb 4
The Highlanders coach has been groomed to take over the top job since last year, so missing out now would qualify as a huge shock, writes Patrick McKendry.
Fri, Jan 30
Robertson's sacking as All Blacks head coach immediately propelled Joseph into the conversation, with the former Japan coach widely viewed as a frontrunner to step into the role.
New Zealand
Mon, Jan 19
The rising star suffered a serious knee injury while training with the Highlanders and will be out of all rugby for 12 months.
Mon, Jan 12
Christie played eight matches for the Māori All Blacks, 29 matches for the Highlanders and 73 for Tasman.
August 27, 2025
The Crusaders will have the honour of playing in the first competitive match at Te Kaha, with four other matches scheduled there for Anzac weekend.
August 11, 2025
Analysis: The Chiefs will be joined in the Super playoffs by fellow Kiwi sides the Crusaders, Hurricanes and Blues and all four hit form at the weekend, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 1, 2025
All Blacks and Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot talks to 1News about being dropped on last year's tour and the extent of his painful Super Rugby season.
May 29, 2025
Days after Will Jordan's knee injury diagnosis, All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett and prop Fletcher Newell are both ruled out for up to two weeks.
May 14, 2025
The Chiefs hope to get Damian McKenzie back for their crunch game against the Crusaders, but will have to tighten up defence in Christchurch.
May 6, 2025
A late try in a thrilling match in Dunedin has helped Moana Pasifika to their first ever win over the Highlanders.
May 4, 2025
