Tonga
Moana Pasifika urged to create pathways for locals
There are hopes in Tonga that Moana Pasifika's entry into Super Rugby will help the kingdom retain its best local talent.
Tonga's Princess takes the lead on Covid-19 vaccination
Tonga's Princess Pilolevu Tuita was the first person vaccinated in the Tonga Covid-19 vaccine roll-out on Tongatapu.
News in Tongan for 15 April 2021
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The Tonga whale ban and calls for its lifting
Earlier this month a whale washed ashore in Tonga's northern island group of Haa'apai and it's resurrected calls for an end to Tonga's ban on hunting whales. Audio
Calls to lift Tonga whale hunting ban expected to fail
The chances of Tonga lifting its ban on whale hunting appear very slim.
Tonga's Covid-19 vaccination programme rolls out this week
Tonga's Covid-19 vaccination programme starts this Thursday on the main island, Tongatapu.
News in Tongan for 10 April 2021
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Tonga 7s chasing progress vs Samoa, NZ
Progress is the name of the game for the Tonga Invitational Sevens team competing at the Takiwhitu Tūturu invitational sevens, which kicks off in Wellington this morning.
News in Tongan for 8 April 2021
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News in Tongan for 7 April 2021
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Tonga rugby coach Kefu 'grateful' for second chance
Tonga rugby coach Toutai Kefu believes the future is bright for the 'Ikale Tahi now the sport finally has some stability off the field.
News in Tongan for 6 April 2021
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Just Kai - calling Tonga
Country Life has a new occasional series - Just Kai - where we catch up with farmers and growers in the Pacific to hear about what they are growing and how they are faring. Vea Takai's husband Keni… Audio
Just Kai - calling Tonga
Country Life has a new occasional series - Just Kai - where we catch up with farmers and growers in the Pacific to hear about what they are growing and how they are faring. Vea Takai's husband Keni…
AudioKefu reappointed 'Ikale Tahi rugby coach
Toutai Kefu has been reappointed as coach of the Tongan rugby team until the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
New report puts spotlight on lack of sex education and discussion in Tonga
Strengthening sexual and reproductive health education in Tonga as well as promoting gender equality are some of the recommendations outlined in a new report. Audio
Teenage pregnancy in Tonga addressed in a new report
A lack of sex education and men refusing to wear condoms is leading to unplanned teen pregnancies in Tonga.
That's the findings of a new report by the University of New South Wales.
As Sela Jane… Audio
Amini Fonua making a splash in and out of the pool
A Tongan swimmer who has won a bunch of regional medals in the pool and carried the flag at the Olympics is making an impact outside the pool as a rainbow community and water safety advocate. Audio
News in Tongan for 31 March 2021
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Charles Piutau's Tongan rugby switch could be off for good
Former All Black Charles Piutau will not be available to play for Tonga in the final Olympic Sevens Qualifier in Monaco.