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Tonga Customs receives new maritime gear
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 13, 2025
ABF has supplied outboard engines, comms and safety gear for Tonga Customs’ Vavaʻu cutter. Australian Border Force (ABF) recently handed over new outboard engines, maritime safety and communications equipment to enhance Tonga Customs’ maritime...
Tonga Red Cross calls for more blood donation
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 13, 2025
The Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS) is urging for regular blood donors as it marks World Blood Donor Day under the theme of hope and unity. The Tonga Red Cross commemorated World Blood Donor Day yesterday, ahead of the official June 14 observance,...
Tonga Red Cross urges regular voluntary blood donations
Pacific Media Network
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“Every drop counts” is the message from the Tonga Red Cross as the organisation prepares to commemorate World Blood Donor Day. Sione Taumoefolau, the Secretary-General of Tonga Red Cross, says that while the country heavily relies on emergency and...
"Tonga Poised to Be the First Country to Recognize Rights of Whales"
The Environmental Magazine
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June 12, 2025
"At the U.N. Ocean Conference, Tonga’s princess called for recognition of whales’ legal rights. The move is one of several rights of nature initiatives happening at the conference." "Tonga, a Pacific Island nation with deep connections to the...
Tonga Rugby explores China partnership
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 12, 2025
In a strategic tour, Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) CEO Aisea Aholelei visited Guangdong, Fujian, Beijing and Hong Kong to explore partnerships across player pathways, coaching, school programs and commercial ventures. China, still a newcomer to rugby,...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Backs Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing in Tonga
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 20, 2025
The Pacific’s marine wildlife—majestic whales, playful dolphins, and graceful sea turtles—draws thousands of visitors each year to its pristine shores. But with growing popularity comes greater responsibility. Recognising the need to protect these...
Barista in Denis Betts' cafe by day, rugby player by night: Meet Wigan Warriors' Wembley hero
Wigan Today
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July 6, 2025
Let’s rewind a month. Emily Veivers is working in Denis Betts’ cafe during the week whilst preparing to walk out for Wigan Warriors under the famous Wembley arch. The 24-year-old has one of the most fascinating backstories you are likely to come...
Tonga marks first Dialogue‑Civilisations Day at Chinese embassy
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 10, 2025
Tonga celebrated the inaugural International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations at a reception at the Chinese Embassy in Nuku‘alofa today. The June 10 event marked the UN’s newly adopted annual day, proposed by China and endorsed at the 78th UN...
Tonga loses to Canada in U20 Oceania Challenge
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 11, 2025
Canada’s U20 men thumped Tonga 57–27 in Nadi, sealing second place in the Oceania Challenge. Canada’s under‑20 side delivered a commanding performance at King Charles Park to finish runners‑up in the Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Fiji. From the...
Tonga Poised to Be the First Country to Recognize Rights of Whales
Inside Climate News
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June 10, 2025
Tonga, a Pacific Island nation with deep connections to the ocean and its non-human inhabitants, could become the first country in the world to recognize that whales have inherent rights. Speaking in Nice, France, where the United Nations Ocean...
Tonga’s Clean-Up Campaign 2025 Champions a Greener Future for Tourism and Communities
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 11, 2025
The Tongan Tourism ministry has launched the Clean-Up Tonga Campaign 2025, a nationwide initiative to boost environmental stewardship, support sustainable tourism, and empower communities in making Tonga a cleaner and greener destination for both...
Tonga Unveils Eco-Tourism Guidelines to Support Marine Communities and Boost the Blue Economy
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 11, 2025
The Kingdom of Tonga has taken a significant step toward sustainable tourism and marine conservation with the launch of its Guidelines for the Development of Eco-Tourism Activities Supporting Marine Resource Areas. The initiative was formally...
Tonga to open consulate in Fiji amid student visa crisis
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 9, 2025
Prime Minister Dr ʻAisake Eke has announced that a new Tongan consulate in Fiji is scheduled to open in January, aimed at easing lengthy visa processing that forces delays in processing visas for students studying in Fiji and Vanuatu. Tongan...
Mataliki coach disappointed over Fiji football training ground
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 5, 2025
Tonga’s Mataliki Coach Kilifi Uele openly shared his disappointment regarding the Bidesi park allocated to his team for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup training. This was raised during Wednesday’s press conference at the Fiji Football headquarters in...
Four broken legs and a test debut in Tonga: the 'Ted Lasso' of refs to hit 1000 games
Blayney Chronicle
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June 20, 2025
The Bathurst referee went on to officiate 12 Super Rugby games, two test matches and plenty of other high level Australian rugby games, including Kurtley Beale's breakout match in the 2007 Australian Rugby Championship grand final.
Tongan former All Black: Nangi Laumape signs to Moana Pasifika
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 10, 2025
Former All Black midfielder, Ngani Laumape was signed to Moana Pasifika for the 2026 and 2027 Rugby Pacific seasons. Ngani Laumape who was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand, descends from the villages of Nukuhetulu and Folaha in Tonga. Moana...
NZ grants Tongan lesbian refugee status over persecution fears
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 18, 2025
A Tongan woman has been granted refugee status in New Zealand over fears of persecution due to her sexual orientation. A recent decision by New Zealand’s Immigration and Protection Tribunal has recognised the woman, identified only as “EU...
Tongan Princess supports whales campaign
Xinhua News Agency
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SUVA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Tonga has reasserted its commitment to protecting marine life and advocating for the legal and ethical recognition of whales as fellow beings of the ocean. Tongan Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku'aho represented the...
A 5.0‑magnitude quake felt in Tonga, no tsunami threat
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 19, 2025
A magnitude‑5.0 earthquake hit near Tonga at 3.40 pm today, centred east of Tongatapu. The Tonga Meteorological Centre reported the quake struck at a depth of 88 km, with its epicentre located about 77 km east of Tongatapu and 62 km northwest of...
Home Reef volcano (Tonga) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 11 June-17 June 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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June 18, 2025
Wed, 18 Jun 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN The Tonga Geological Services reported that the eruption at Home Reef continued during 11-17 June. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow (the second lowest level on a four-level scale, the Maritime Alert Level...