Tonga
Tonga's float parade lifts spirits amid pandemic gloom
A float parade in Tonga was initiated by the Ministry of Tourism to lighten up the mood in the Kingdom.
Pacific news briefs for July 8th
Vanuatu police and immigration staff implicated in illegal procurement of documents, Cook Islands environmental group suggests using an Asian grass to absorb water treatment chemicals and save the…
News in Tongan for 8 July 2021
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News in Tongan for 7 July 2021
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Samoa and Tonga exposed on All Blacks stage
There's no denying the weekend's games have further highlighted the uneven playing field for tier 2 nations, and the need for discussions around eligibility laws to change, but for Manu Samoa and…
News in Tongan for 6 July 2021
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Bougainville and PNG leaders to meet in Wabag, Lavulavu attempted bribery in Tonga court case and new Cook Islands police chief settles in
All Blacks record result shines a spotlight on Tonga's plight
The All Blacks record equalling 102-nil win over Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium highlighted the struggles faced by tier two nations and how uneven the playing field really was in Penrose.
All Blacks record result shines a spotlight on Tonga's plight
The All Blacks record equalling 102-nil win over Tonga highlighted the struggles faced by tier two nations and how uneven the playing field was at Mt Smart.
All Blacks crush Tonga 102-0, Ian Foster defends one-sided fixture
Winger Will Jordan scored five tries as the All Blacks opened their 2021 campaign with a record-equalling 102-0 trouncing of Tonga at Mount Smart Stadium.
Tongan MP and former MP sentenced to six years jail
A convicted Tongan government minister, 'Akosita Lavulavu, and her husband 'Etuate Lavulavu have each been jailed for six years.
News in Tongan for 2 July 2021
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Ten dead from inter-clan fighting in PNG's Enga province, Date set for New Caledonia referendum, and Vanuatu chocolates have been recognised at an international competition in Paris.
Tongan debutants excited for international debut against All Blacks
Tonga have named thirteen new caps to face the All Blacks this weekend.
News in Tongan for 1 July 2021
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Former Tongan rugby star supporting Pasifika with disabilities
A former Tongan professional international rugby player is breaking down cultural barriers, by helping to empower members of his Christchurch Pasifika Community, changing perceptions of disability.
Tongan PM's defence of convicted minister under spotlight
The Tongan prime minister's insistence on defending a government minister convicted of fraud will again be subjected to public scrutiny with sentencing in the case to be handed down this week.
News in Tongan for 30 June 2021
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News in Tongan for 30 June 2021
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Tonga infrastructure, tourism minister to be sentenced
Tonga's minister for infrastructure and tourism 'Akosita Lavulavu is to be sentenced for fraud on Friday. Audio