Tonga
Tonga rugby team welcome reinforcements for Hamilton test
Tonga have welcomed some further reinforcements after a bruising couple of weeks against the All Blacks and Manu Samoa.
Lavulavus now in Tongatapu's Hu'atolitoli Prison
Tongan cabinet minister, 'Akosita Lavulavu, and her husband, 'Etuate, are now in Tongatapu's Hu'atolitoli Prison.
News in Tongan for 12 July 2021
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Samoa outclass Tonga in five-try win
Manu Samoa have struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday.
Community crime inspires youth-led talanoa
30 arrests, a drug bust and a hit-and-run happened right outside the Auckland offices of the Tonga Youth Trust within a matter of weeks. Audio
Samoa prepared for determined 'Ikale Tahi
Manu Samoa are prepared to take on a determined 'Ikale Tahi side in Auckland today, in the first of two tests to decide who will qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Samoa outclass Tonga in five-try win
Manu Samoa have struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday.
Samoa outclass Tonga in five-try win
Manu Samoa have struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday.
Tonga's Lavulavus fail in bail bid
Jailed Tongan cabinet minister, 'Akosita Lavulavu, and her husband. 'Etuate, a former cabinet minister, have lost their bid for bail.
News in Tongan for 9 July 2021
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Mangere-Otahuhu local board urged to do more about crime
The Tonga Youth Trust is accusing the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board of turning a blind eye to a spike in crime. Audio
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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In brief: news from around the Pacific
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.