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Nasau impresses for Kulas in opener
The Fiji Times
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July 7, 2025
Fiji Kulas veteran midfielder Cema Nasau was named player of the match in the opening game of the 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup between Fiji and the Solomon Islands on Saturday night at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Nasau netted two impressive...
NZ team flagbearer David Liti lifts through grief to win double gold at Pacific Mini Games
RNZ
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July 6, 2025
David Liti won two gold medals in the 110kg+ clean and jerk and the men’s overall, and a silver in the snatch. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Coco Lance Aotearoa's champion Tongan-Kiwi weightlifter David Liti has dominated at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games,...
Immigration New Zealand Extends Longer Visits for Pacific Island Nations Granted Visited Visa
TP+
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July 7, 2025
Photo: NZ Immigration New Zealand is welcoming Pacific visitors by making it easier to travel here with changes to immigration settings that will come into effect later this year. From 6 July 2025, people from Pacific Islands forum countries...
Tui Nayau and Tui Lau Installation
Fijivillage
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Burebasaga confederacy paramount chief Ro Teimumu Kepa, former President and Tui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and Tui Levuka Ratu Etonia Seru Rokotunaceva Burebasaga confederacy paramount chief Ro Teimumu Kepa, former President and Tui Macuata...
Solo Sikoa shockingly kicks major WWE star's brother out of his family!
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Solo Sikoa has been building his own Bloodline on WWE SmackDown, and this week, he confirmed that he had finished recruiting members for his faction. Sikoa noted that his family was now complete and named Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, and JC Mateo as...
Parliament national debate targets seabed mining
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 5, 2025
The first Speaker’s Debate of 2025 launches 10 July, tackling the controversial issue of deep-sea mining. The public forum, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Nukuʻalofa, will explore the economic benefits and environmental concerns of seabed mining—a...
WWE star to turn babyface for the first time; join Jacob Fatu’s side vs. Solo Sikoa’s MFT? Potential explored
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
On last night's episode of SmackDown, new WWE United States Champion Solo Sikoa officially rebranded his alliance, and the term he used was a familiar one: MFT. Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu at Night of Champions with help from his new enforcer, JC...
Admiral Sir Derek Reffell, naval commander and governor of Gibraltar
The Times
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One fine weekend in June 1975 the carrier HMS Hermes, under the command of Derek Reffell, sailed into Quebec harbour on a courtesy visit. Among the ship’s company was the Prince of Wales, now the King, serving as a Wessex helicopter pilot with the...
"Yall gotta do better" - WWE Universe reacts to controversial Jacob Fatu comment
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
The WWE Universe has reacted to a controversial word being used by Jacob Fatu. The SmackDown star lost the United States Championship to Solo Sikoa at Night of Champions 2025 last weekend in Saudi Arabia. Fatu and WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi...
Solo Sikoa to bring a new leader, another new member officially added? 3 changes that could be made to MFT
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Solo Sikoa shocked the world when he dethroned his former stablemate, Jacob Fatu, to win the WWE United States Championship at Night of Champions. However, he did not do it alone, as Tala Tonga (fka Hikuleo) made his long-awaited debut and Tonga...
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...
FLYING FIJIANS v WALLABIES | Two-try hero | Published in The Fiji Times on June 10, 2015
The Fiji Times
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July 5, 2025
RA flyer Sireli Bobo was listed in the Tongan hit líst because of his sterling 60m try against Tonga in last year’s PNC game which enabled Fiji to win the PNC title. But the Flying Fijians speed merchant instead added salt in the wounds of the...
34-year-old star undergoing a name change upon joining WWE, ridiculed by Vince Russo (Exclusive)
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Former WWE writer Vince Russo questioned a recent name change that has taken place in the company. Hikuleo, who recently made his TV programming debut, was renamed Tala Tonga. Tala Tonga first showed up at Night of Champions, where he helped Solo...
We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why
The Conversation
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July 6, 2025
Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy transition without the problems of mining on land. It also promises to bring wealth to developing nations. But the evidence suggests these promises are false, and mining would harm the...
World Rugby rankings: Wales fall to record low as England move up
Ruck
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July 6, 2025
The international weekend delivered fireworks across the globe, shaking up the World Rugby rankings with shock upsets, dominant performances, and dramatic tumbles. While some teams soared, others crashed hard—and few fanbases will be as thrilled...
What does MFT mean in WWE? The truth finally revealed on SmackDown
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Back in early 2024, Solo Sikoa introduced the first member of his "Bloodline," Tama Tonga. Over the next few weeks, Solo would often refer to Tonga as his MFT. Siko's faction would then be joined by Tonga Loa and Jacob Fatu over the summer. Both...
Crown Prince and Princess lead support for Trade Fair 2025
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 3, 2025
Tonga’s biggest trade fair kicked off yesterday, led by HRH Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala at Queen Salote Memorial Hall. The Tonga Trade Fair 2025 celebrates local enterprise, culture and innovation over three days in Nukuʻalofa. HRH Princess Sinaitakala...
Solo Sikoa dumps The Bloodline and gives his faction a new name
Cageside Seats
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July 5, 2025
Solo Sikoa’s branch of The Bloodline has seen a major overhaul over the last two months, with Jacob Fatu leaving the group and Tala Tonga joining JC Mateo as the newest members. But Solo made it clear on tonight’s (July 4) episode of SmackDown...
Solo Sikoa, Rhea Ripley, Big E, and others react to WWE stars' emotional personal update
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
Several current and former WWE personalities, including Solo Sikoa, Rhea Ripley, and Big E, recently took to social media to react to Carmelo Hayes' and Kelani Jordan's massive update. The duo recently got engaged. Both Carmelo Hayes and Kelani...
WORLD OF RUGBY: Alarm bells ring for Lions chiefs as Irish contingent fail their audition to leave plans up in the air with two weeks to go until Australia Test, writes CHRIS FOY
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
So much for best-laid plans. Andy Farrell has spoken throughout the early part of this tour about how all Test selection forecasts can go out the window – and that is certainly happening here. Given events in Sydney on Saturday, as the Lions...