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New lights at Teufaiva Stadium brighten Tonga’s sporting future
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 3, 2025
Teufaiva Stadium witnessed a major upgrade yesterday evening when HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala ceremonially commissioned the new international‑level night‑lighting system. The inaugural night‑time match featured ‘Apifo’ou College against...
Tongan royals to celebrate age-old ties with Fiji at high chief’s installation ceremony
Pacific Media Network
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The King and Queen of Tonga are visiting Fiji to attend the installation ceremony of the chiefly titles of Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau, Tui Nayau, and Tui Lau. The installation ceremony will be held on Lakeba Island, and the royal couple has been invited...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 2: Tonga Women and Solomon Islands Men Take the Win
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Stop 2 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 2 saw just as much action as Stop 1, with tense grind out battles in the women’s conference, and explosive shoot outs in the men’s. The Tahiti women’s team took out...
Tonga cybersecurity attack wake-up call for Pacific, warns expert
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Photo: 123RF A Tongan cybersecurity expert says the country's health data hack is a "wake-up call" for the whole region. Siosaia Vaipuna, a former director of Tonga's cybersecurity agency, spoke to RNZ Pacific in the wake of the 15 June...
Cambodia Praises Tonga's Accession to Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 03, 2025 -- Cambodia is celebrating Tonga's accession as the 166th State Party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, also known as the Ottawa Treaty. This marks a significant victory for global humanitarian mine action,...
Waratahs team v British & Irish Lions: Tongan Thor part of strong Wallabies presence for tour clash
Planet Rugby
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July 3, 2025
Wallabies stars Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway have been named in the Waratahs’ starting line-up for their clash against the British & Irish Lions in Sydney on Saturday. Tupou and Kellaway were released from Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt’s...
Vava’u Leads The Way: Tonga’s Bold Step Toward A Sustainable Blue Future
Scoop
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Vava’u, a small but nature’s beautifully crafted island in the Kingdom of Tonga, is a place of breathtaking beauty. As you stand at the top of the hill of Vava’u’s Mt Talau, the vibrant hues of the water stretch out before you, a mesmerising blend...
I won’t flop like Lord Paper – V12 Origenator replies DKB over ‘TONGA’ video criticism
GhanaWeb
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July 2, 2025
A heated debate flared up live on Accra-based Hot 93.9FM as well-known stand-up comedian DKB and rising rapper V12 Origenator clashed over V12’s controversial “Tonga” music video. The “Tonga” music video, filmed in the US, has been a hot topic...
Tonga Government face US$1M ransom for cyber-attack on health system
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA (TALANOAOTONGA) — A cyberattack on Tonga’s National Health Information System (NHIS) has entered its second week, crippling access to vital health records. Police Minister Dr. Paula Piukala revealed at a press conference Thursday that...
First gold for Tonga at Palau Mini Games
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 2, 2025
Tonga has secured four medals, including a gold, in archery at the 2025 Palau Mini Games. Hans Arne Jensen won Tonga’s first gold medal in the men’s recurve double 720 round (70m), lifting Tonga to 11th on the overall medal tally. He becomes...
Tonga-made products on show at Trade Fair 2025
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 30, 2025
The Tonga Trade Fair 2025 opens on Thursday 3 July at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, when more than 40 local businesses will showcase Tonga-made products. The exhibition will run through to Saturday. With a theme “Buy Tonga Made”, the fair is...
Over 50 business displays at Tonga Trade Fair
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 2, 2025
The Tonga Trade Fair 2025 opens today, showcasing over 50 local businesses in Nuku’alofa with the Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala to launch this year’s fair. The annual event runs from Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 July at Queen Salote Memorial Hall,...
Dragons' new backs could miss URC opener after Tonga call-ups for World Cup bid
South Wales Argus
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Wing Inisi and centre Paea have been selected in their national squad for the Pacific Nations Cup, where qualification for the 2027 World Cup is on the line. Tonga host Samoa on Saturday, August 23 and then travel to defending champions Fiji the...
Royal visit cements Tonga–Fiji chiefly bonds
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 2, 2025
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u will attend Ratu Tevita’s Lau chiefly installation in Fiji next week. King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u will make a State visit to Fiji from 8 to 12 July, attending the installation of Lau chiefly titles, Sau...
The Tongans to kick Solo Sikoa out of Bloodline after he loses WWE US Title to new leader? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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July 2, 2025
Solo Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu at Night of Champions to capture the United States Championship. It happened after he played his trump card by bringing Tonga Loa and Tala Tonga and seemingly resurrecting The Bloodline. However, Sikoa's celebrations...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 1: Tahiti Men and Tonga Women Victorious
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - The FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 1, delivered an electrifying showcase of rising basketball talent, with teams from across the region battling it out. From dominant performances to nail-biting finishes...
Tonga U16s thrash Crushers, wrap up Queensland tour
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 29, 2025
Tonga U16s defeated Nambour Crushers 62–16, ending their Queensland tour on a high note. Tonga’s under‑16 boys showcased dominant form on Sunday at Nambour Crushers Junior Rugby League Club. The final scoreline, 62 to 16, reflected a commanding...
Mark Henry Compares Tala Tonga’s Debut at WWE Night of Champions to the MCU
411Mania
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– We have a new United States Champion. At last Saturday’s WWE Night of Champions Riyadh 2025, Solo Sikoa beat Jacob Fatu to win the title. He had help in the form of the debuting Tala Tonga. On Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry...
Ransomware threat hits Pacific, Tonga alerted too late
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 30, 2025
Tonga’s cyber authority has issued an urgent alert over rising ransomware attacks targeting Pacific networks, including critical services. CERT Tonga has warned of escalating threats from the Inc Ransomware group, a criminal network using...
Roman Reigns to return with new Enforcer & Wiseman; New faction to debut? 3 Predictions for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025 will emanate live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on July 12, 2025. The company has announced three matches for the show so far, and could add a couple more in the new week. Apart from the...