Former NRL star John Hopoate has called for Samoa and Tonga to play-off in an annual three-match country of origin series.

There was a sense of nervousness about the Kiwis before last night's game. Benji Marshall even said the result wasn't important.

New Zealand produced some razzle dazzle rugby league in the second half to comprehensively beat Samoa 50-6.

The New Zealand team have a handful of chances to boost their gold medal tally in Delhi today but once again Australia stand in the way.

A NZ-Samoan couple who met helping clean up after the tsunami are marrying today to bring something positive to the anniversary of the tragedy.

Salamasina Taufua dreads marking the graves of her three children, who died in the tsunami.

Kerry and Lynne Martin are unsure about swimming in Samoa after losing their two daughters in the tsunami.

To protect the occupants from the elements, tarpaulins are strung up between the poles to create makeshift walls.

The tsunami that struck Tonga and Samoa last year was the result of a rare geological event.

What did the Silver Ferns really gain from their merciless demolition of Samoa?

Tomorrow the Silver Ferns lay the foundations for their defence of Commonwealth Games gold in October.