Netball: Pulse import player grateful for opportunities: After four years as a training partner in the Australian domestic competition, a fairy tale run with the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514761/netball-pulse-import-player-grateful-for-opportunities
NZ lawyer and mediator is Tonga's new anti-corruption commissioner: New Zealand barrister and mediator James Christopher LaHatte has been appointed as Tonga's ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/513976/nz-lawyer-and-mediator-is-tonga-s-new-anti-corruption-commissioner
Polyfest 2024: Down Syndrome student shows off Tongan spirit on stage: A student with Down syndrome will take centre stage at Polyfest for the final time ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/polyfest-2024-down-syndrome-student-shows-off-tongan-spirit-on-stage/UA5ZSEJBINEHPA5JGHOXVNP6V4/
Tongan Prime Minister gives up defence portfolio after meeting with King Tupou VI
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/tongan-prime-minister-gives-up-defence-portfolio-after-meeting-with-king-tupou-vi/K7WOWV4GLJEXFHBXPDTHK6LSDQ/
Polyfest 2024: Big crowds turn out as Pacific stages open for day three: Day three at the Auckland Secondary Schools’ Polyfest is underway, with crowds ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/polyfest-2024-big-crowds-turn-out-early-as-pacific-stages-open-for-day-three/OIBHSSJSX5E5VIDX67L6BTR76M/
Climate change: Are women in Tonga looking for a new land to call home?: Women in Tonga are prepared to move away from the Kingdom due to the adverse Pacific ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/510295/climate-change-are-women-in-tonga-looking-for-a-new-land-to-call-home
Tongan King Tupou the Sixth is withdrawing his support for Siaosi Sovaleni as the defence minister. According to a leaked letter from the country's Privy ... Show more
Lea Tupu'anga: Tongan short film about language moves audience to tears at Sundance
rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/507408/lea-tupu-anga-tongan-short-film-about-language-moves-audience-to-tears-at-sundance
'Pacific cuisine is yet to be well established' - Tongan chef: 'Pacific cuisine is yet to be well established' - Tongan chef.
rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/2018924047/pacific-cuisine-is-yet-to-be-well-established-tongan-chef
Two Tongan skulls held in Sydney museum repatriated to traditional owners: The remains of two Tongan males stored in the Australian Museum's collection in Sydney ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/506927/two-tongan-skulls-held-in-sydney-museum-repatriated-to-traditional-owners
WHO role is 'for Tonga and the Pacific', Dr Saia Piukala says: The World Health Organisation Regional Director for the Western Pacific says he will be a servant ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/507434/who-role-is-for-tonga-and-the-pacific-dr-saia-piukala-says
Moana Pasifika’s Enari applauds coaching team, players eager for new season: The new coaching team led by head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga are doing a great job in ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/506741/moana-pasifika-s-enari-applauds-coaching-team-players-eager-for-new-season
Pasifika 'standing with Māori', govt critic says, as Reti welcomes Pacific peoples role
rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/504311/pasifika-standing-with-maori-govt-critic-says-as-reti-welcomes-pacific-peoples-role
Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu respects Tongan roots, football life: The underdog player with Tongan roots, Tuli Tuipulotu, became a USC star and a rookie standout ...
latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2024-01-05/chargers-tonga-tuli-tuipulotu
People evacuated from the blaze in Māngere Bridge took shelter in the nearby Tongan church.
Video / NZ Herald / Ben Dickens / Jason Dorday
Tongan princess writer inspired by ancestor’s brave escape to save a future king: A Tongan Princess is self-publishing her second short story in remembrance of ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/tongan-princess-writer-inspired-by-ancestors-brave-escape-to-save-a-future-king/QO3RAR2JUZHNJAIMDKQWUVSRM4/
Fonua-Blake finds new home as Sydney club gets million-dollar Christmas present: Addin Fonua-Blake has finally ended one of the longest-running transfer sagas of ...
theroar.com.au/2023/12/19/fonua-blake-finds-new-home-as-sydney-club-gets-huge-christmas-present-in-million-dollar-deal/
Finding my siblings helped me feel whole, when so much of me was described as ‘half’
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/nov/09/finding-my-siblings-helped-me-feel-whole-when-so-much-of-me-was-described-as-half
Jonah Lomu doco stoush: Widow Nadene Lomu says she’s been ‘bullied’ in Facebook post on anniversary of rugby star’s death
nzherald.co.nz/nz/jonah-lomu-doco-stoush-widow-nadene-lomu-says-shes-been-bullied-in-facebook-post-on-anniversary-of-rugby-stars-death/A3H3KWUEPJG3PFQEEYT4ZCJX4Y/
Fire in Tongan church complex damages multiple houses in Māngere Bridge: A South Auckland church community is rallying around people whose homes were damaged by ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/503564/fire-in-tongan-church-complex-damages-multiple-houses-in-mangere-bridge
Kiwis haka, Tongan bad blood and the rematch of the year: Five things to watch in the Pacific Championships
theroar.com.au/2023/11/03/haka-drama-tongan-bad-blood-and-the-rematch-of-the-year-five-things-to-watch-from-international-footys-big-weekend/
Israel-Hamas war: Fijian Government carries out first ever rescue operation to get countrymen home
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/israel-hamas-war-fijian-government-carries-out-first-ever-rescue-operation-to-get-countrymen-home/OLML33BBNBGXTJPQJCEQL32IUU/
Representation matters: Pacific voices should be telling Rugby World Cup stories: First Person - The 'Ikale Tahi are going down swinging, but they are competing ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/498987/representation-matters-pacific-voices-should-be-telling-rugby-world-cup-stories
'Lucky to be on the field': Koloamatangi takes umbrage at English irritant's 'afters'
theroar.com.au/rugby-league/video/lucky-to-be-on-the-field-koloamatangi-takes-umbrage-at-english-irritants-afters-1313793/
Israel-Hamas war: New Zealand-based Tongan church group arrive safely in Auckland
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/israel-hamas-war-new-zealand-based-tongan-church-group-arrive-safely-in-auckland/UVT7HG5JA5C55CFG2HRUBKAPTI/
Central Auckland’s new Tongan cafe, reviewed: Tupu’anga Coffee is bringing a taste of the Pacific to Mt Eden Road.
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/20-08-2023/central-aucklands-new-tongan-cafe-reviewed
Tonga volcanic eruption of 2022 depleted huge amounts of ozone rapidly: Report: Tonga Volcanic Eruption: The eruption notably injected an unprecedented amount of ...
hindustantimes.com/world-news/tonga-volcanic-eruption-of-2022-depleted-huge-amounts-of-ozone-rapidly-report-101697878130281.html
Long Read: Turning the tide: A team of New Zealanders and Tongans have just carpeted a remote Tongan island with poisoned bait, hoping to eradicate rats.
newsroom.co.nz/podcast-the-detail/long-read-turning-the-tide
Taonga on display for Tongan Language Week: Tongan textile treasures were on display at the Auckland War Memorial Museum this week in celebration of Tongan ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/497545/taonga-on-display-for-tongan-language-week
Boks beat Tonga to edge towards World Cup quarters: The Tongan side stayed competitive throughout the match
mg.co.za/world/2023-10-01-boks-beat-tonga-to-edge-towards-world-cup-quarters/
Quick Glance: South Africa Defeats Tonga 49-18, Advances Towards World Cup Quarter Finals
- Defending champions South Africa secure a crucial bonus-point victory, beating a tough Tonga 49-18 in Marseille.
- With 15 points from four matches, the Springboks now lead Pool B and are on the verge of reaching the quarter-finals.
- The pool winners and runners-up will be determined when Ireland faces Scotland on Saturday.
- After their defeat against Ireland, the Boks knew they had to win against Tonga with a bonus point and a large score.
Israel-Hamas war: Kiwi-Tongan church members slam ‘lack of urgency’ from New Zealand officials
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/israel-hamas-war-kiwi-tongan-church-members-slam-lack-of-urgency-from-new-zealand-officials/GRZM7N3S55FQ3NW5TD236KNOUU/
Israel-Hamas war: Tongan Government steps up to help Kiwi church group in Israel: A total of 54 church members from New Zealand arrived in Israel days before the ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/israel-hamas-war-tongan-government-steps-up-to-help-kiwi-church-group-in-israel/Q7QUPMVETNEZ7F2F2IDGV62ZPA/
After more than 30 years fighting dawn raids practices - Soane Foliaki still hopes NZ will give migrants a fair go
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/499467/after-more-than-30-years-fighting-dawn-raids-practices-soane-foliaki-still-hopes-nz-will-give-migrants-a-fair-go
Tongan Language Week: When a short teaching post in Tonga turns into a year-long lockdown
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/tongan-language-week-when-a-short-teaching-post-in-tonga-turns-into-a-year-long-lockdown/6ZA4ZEVGQFE3RALQVFK75R4VGM/
Biden seeks to win over Pacific leaders as Solomon Islands turns back on talks: ‘Historic’ summit seen as part of effort to counter Beijing in the region as ...
theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/25/biden-seeks-to-win-over-pacific-leaders-as-solomon-islands-turns-back-on-talks
Quick Glance: Biden recognizes two Pacific nations to counter China
- President Joe Biden officially recognizes the Pacific nations of Cook Islands and Niue to counter China's influence.
- The recognition of the two nations aims to maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific region".
- The deals to recognize the two nations will also combat illegal fishing, address climate change in a vulnerable region, and boost economic growth.
- The Cook Islands and Niue together form a sprawling economic zone in the South Pacific.
Magic Kava Bucket the first commercial kava drink maker: Tongan entrepreneur aims to revolutionise the way kava is prepared and enjoyed.
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/magic-kava-bucket-the-first-commercial-kava-drink-maker/DUYISQZREVH2BPVG2ZR4KZVBVQ/
Bay Area woman indicted over ‘international Ponzi scheme’: A Bay Area woman has been accused of swindling 1,000 investors out of $11 million by falsely promising ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/tonan-ponzi-scheme-18376294.php
Your one-stop guide to Pacific Island food in Auckland: If you're craving island comfort food, look no further.
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/04-08-2023/your-one-stop-guide-to-pacific-island-food-in-auckland
Ireland determined to quell Tongan fire as heatwave fades at last: Temperatures are dropping but Andy Farrell will hope the intensity of his side does not with ...
theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/15/ireland-determined-to-quell-tongan-fire-as-heatwave-fades-at-last
Keith Earls: Ireland will have to be defensively switched on against Tonga: He was a team-mate of Tongan centre Malakai Fekitoa last season and he acknowledged ...
irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41225689.html
What to wear to Pacific funerals: 'Just wear black' isn't always the rule in many Pacific nations.
thespinoff.co.nz/society/10-08-2023/what-to-wear-to-pacific-funerals
Tongan community garden to be replaced by state housing: It's Tongan language week, and our next story is from a Tongan community in East Auckland's Tamaki area ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018906145/tongan-community-garden-to-be-replaced-by-state-housing
The TAHI 7th September 2023: On the pod today we continue our Tongan Language Week Celebrations, Evie shares her hidden talent of insulting people with ...
rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-tahi/story/2018905921/the-tahi-7th-september-2023
Japan prevail against Tongan challenge in scrappy test: Japan saw off a spirited Tongan side with a 21-16 Pacific Nations Cup victory at Hanazono Rugby Stadium ...
reuters.com/sports/japan-prevail-against-tongan-challenge-scrappy-test-2023-07-29/
Fexco to sponsor Tonga's rugby team: Fexco's sponsorship will also provide support for the team's travel to France, as well as supplying necessary kits and ...
irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41218807.html
She grew up in an island hut with no running water or electricity. Now she’s a pilot.
cnn.com/travel/silva-mcleod-tonga-pilot-intl-hnk/
Tonga defeat Australia A to start their pre-World Cup build-up: Tonga struck early, running in for their first try two minutes into the game.
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/tonga-defeat-australia-a-to-start-their-pre-world-cup-build-up/M3LOQSA4LNCUHGZFFPFQNFM5SM/
Canadian rugby men soundly beaten by Tonga for second time in five days: Tonga blasts Canada’s men’s rugby team 36-12
theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-canadian-rugby-men-soundly-beaten-by-tonga-for-second-time-in-five/
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Fertility now a major issue for Pacific communities: Pacific peoples' fertility in Aotearoa New Zealand will come under the microscope after a $1 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/495234/fertility-now-a-major-issue-for-pacific-communities
Shock visa decision could scupper Tongan basketballer's dream: A member of Tonga's men's basketball team may be forced to miss this year's Pacific Games after ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/493130/shock-visa-decision-could-scupper-tongan-basketballer-s-dream
American Idol winner Iam Tongi: ‘It took me a long time to be proud of myself’: The 18-year-old sensation became the first Pacific Islander to win the popular ...
nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/american-idol-winner-iam-tongi-it-took-me-a-long-time-to-be-proud-of-myself/TB7BUQI7YRG2PC3AGQ2FHA6M5U/
Maamaloa Brass Band: Kalino Pongi is Music Director of the Maamaloa Brass Band, a Tongan community band based in Auckland. He talks with Bryan Crump.
rnz.co.nz/concert/programmes/three-to-seven/audio/2018898359/maamaloa-brass-band
Tongan leader calls for immediate government response over Immigration raids: A Pacific community leader wants the government to fast-track law changes to ban ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/493529/tongan-leader-calls-for-immediate-government-response-over-immigration-raids
Idol winner Tongi: "It took me a long time to be proud of myself": Iam Tongi, the 18-year-old sensation whose voice has captivated the world after winning ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/491350/idol-winner-tongi-it-took-me-a-long-time-to-be-proud-of-myself
Months of logistics, two cranes, a semi-trailer and 10 people were needed to unfurl this very special Tongan bark rug
smh.com.au/politics/nsw/months-of-logistics-two-cranes-a-semi-trailer-and-10-people-were-needed-to-unfurl-this-very-special-tongan-bark-rug-20230608-p5df6g.html
The 100-year journey of Tongan rugby: A new film focuses on the Tongan team's road to the World Cup, and Ikale Tahi's past, present and future.
thespinoff.co.nz/sports/16-06-2023/the-100-year-journey-of-tongan-rugby
Triplets born within minutes of each other graduate on the same day: The brothers have an inseparable bond and support each other, but are also competitive.
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/triplets-born-within-minutes-of-each-other-graduate-on-the-same-day/4I2OJGZX7JCBXFWLUWT3W7TS3M/
Born within minutes of each other, graduating on the same day: Identical triplets have graduated with law degrees on the very same day.
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/490287/born-within-minutes-of-each-other-graduating-on-the-same-day
Anaseini “Kamelia” (Lino) Zarka became the first Tongan woman to captain a commercial plane when she earned her pilot wings in 1999! She’s a role model for ... Show more www.facebook.com/HawaiianAirlines/
Young Tongan mum attributes tough upbringing to wanting to help prisoners: Fifita Latu has a passion for advocacy and isn't afraid to work in a ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/young-tongan-mum-attributes-tough-upbringing-to-wanting-to-help-prisoners/ODWSNKJO2VBEVDLH67UZD7ANVI/
Tongan princess dies in Auckland, aged 75: Princess Siu’ilikutapu was the first elected female parliamentarian in Tonga.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/tongan-royal-dies-at-age-75-in-auckland/AGP5EKY2DVEPRGBB6HS6OIHHDI/
Both Mahe and his dad Tui were raised by their Tongan grandmothers. In the last episode of the series, father and son discuss namesakes, queerness ... Show more www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/conversations-with-my-immigrant-parents
'We are still being dawn raided', Tongan community leader tells public meeting: A meeting has been held in Auckland between the government and those who lived ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/489396/we-are-still-being-dawn-raided-tongan-community-leader-tells-public-meeting
Hear me out: Stop recording scenes from Red, White & Brass for your social media: There are plenty of other, more helpful ways to show the movie some love.
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/27-03-2023/hear-me-out-stop-recording-scenes-from-red-white-brass-for-your-social-media
Baylor Football DT Siaki Ika is representing his Tongan heritage, his family and his community every step of his journey. ❤️🇹🇴
Tonga’s first female airline pilot Silva Mcleod releases new book, Island Girl to Airline Pilot
nzherald.co.nz/nz/tongas-first-female-airline-pilot-silva-mcleod-releases-new-book-island-girl-to-airline-pilot/BBAQ5CAUTZAURET6QN2O6TMY2Y/
2022 Tongan volcanic eruption was largest natural explosion in more than a century, new study finds
phys.org/news/2023-04-tongan-volcanic-eruption-largest-natural.html
Cyclone Gabrielle: Call for amnesty so overstayers can help with cyclone clean-up
nzherald.co.nz/nz/cyclone-gabrielle-call-for-amnesty-so-overstayers-can-help-with-cyclone-clean-up/E2QXEQIIEVCSXET24SPQCT44QQ/
Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: UCLA alum draws strength from Tonga: UCLA offensive lineman Atonio Mafi is sharing his journey to the NFL draft through a weekly ...
latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2023-04-05/ucla-nfl-draft-atonio-mafi
The many lives of John-Paul Foliaki: 'This is what a Tongan male in 2023 can look like – there's so many different versions.'
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/01-04-2023/the-many-lives-of-john-paul-foliaki
RSE workers stranded on rooftop by flooding: More than a dozen Tongan RSE workers remain trapped by floodwaters in Hastings.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/484220/rse-workers-stranded-on-rooftop-by-flooding
The Tongan māfana energy takes centre stage in Red, White & Brass: Piki Films' latest movie is like a Tongan Cool Runnings, with trumpets instead of ...
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/22-03-2023/the-tongan-mafana-energy-takes-centre-stage-in-red-white-brass
Pasifika Festival: Celebrating heritage, maintaining connections: First person - Pasifika Festival back in full swing was a sight to behold and reminded me of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/486434/pasifika-festival-celebrating-heritage-maintaining-connections
The reason Saints' Will Hopoate will sit out an extra week: SAINTS coach Paul Wellens has explained why the coaching staff and medical team decided to ask Tongan ...
sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/23386083.reason-saints-will-hopoate-will-sit-extra-week/
Carmel Sepuloni: New Zealand’s new Deputy Prime Minister: Carmel Sepuloni has been named as New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister, with Chris Hipkins as the Prime ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/482901/carmel-sepuloni-new-zealand-s-new-deputy-prime-minister
All the winners from Polyfest 2023: Including some back-to-back champs.
thespinoff.co.nz/society/12-03-2023/all-the-winners-from-polyfest-2023
Highlights from day three at ASB Polyfest 2023: The prime minister performs at his first Polyfest, while the Sāmoan stage gets off to an amazing start.
thespinoff.co.nz/society/11-03-2023/highlights-from-day-three-at-asb-polyfest-2023
Movie review: Red, White & Brass a heartwarming retelling of a true story: The film tells the story of a diehard Tonga rugby fan determined to get to the 2011 ...
nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/movie-review-red-white-brass-a-heartwarming-retelling-of-a-true-story/C3TSNVWFJFCT5ANAWUFO5GHZAY/
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