Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins

RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses Taiwan's bid to strengthen ties with Pacific allies and the wait is almost over for rugby sevens fans as the Dubai 7s kicks off on Saturday.

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