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flag New Zealand narrowly beat Samoa 24-18 in a tough Pacific Championships clash despite crowd hostility and a key error.

flag The New Zealand Kiwis narrowly defeated Toa Samoa 24-18 in a heated Pacific Championships match at Mount Smart Stadium, overcoming a hostile crowd that booed them and waved Samoa flags. flag Despite a critical error by fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, the team's resilience and unity prevailed, earning a standing ovation from fans at full-time. flag Coach Stacey Jones and captain James Fisher-Harris praised the team's mental toughness amid a physically demanding game. flag The Kiwis now prepare for a high-stakes rematch against Tonga on 2 November at Eden Park, with police reporting generally orderly fan behavior after the game, though two arrests and seven summonses were issued.

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