Sean Wainui's widow has paid tribute to her late husband on the one-year anniversary of the former rugby star's tragic death.
The Māori All Blacks, Chiefs and Crusaders player died in a single-vehicle crash at Tauranga, sending shockwaves throughout the rugby community.
Wife Paige and family have visited Te Wainui Marae in Gisborne, where he was laid to rest.
Paige posted the outing on Instagram, paying tribute to her late husband with photos of the pair, son Kawairiki and video of their family.
"One year ago today, our world, my life, the person I was, everything me and my babies knew changed forever," she captioned.
"Three knocks at my front door is all it took for our whole world to come crashing down. I don't know if I have the right words today.
"I thought I would, but today I'm right beside you and your healing grounds, your marae, awa and whenua, surrounded by our babies, whānau & friends - that's all that matters right now.
"I can feel you around me so much and it feels so peaceful today baby... it feels so peaceful."
