Six young leaders join boards of NSW’s oldest cultural institutions

These appointments fulfil one of the key commitments in the Creative Communities policy to ensure the next generation of cultural leaders are at the decision-making table. Selected through a rigorous Expression of Interest appointment process that...

Public advised not to be alarmed as RFMF hold annual exercise that will include “battle noise”

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has urged members of the public not to be alarmed by the sound of simulated gunfire and explosions over the next two weeks, as it conducts its annual multinational military exercise, Exercise Cartwheel...

What Christian Barmore said of 1st-quarter benching against Browns

New England Patriots Christian Barmore is ready to move on from last week's benching. John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe By Conor Ryan October 29, 2025 | 6:24 PM 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send...

Growing concern for Tonga’s neglected elderly 

Soana Aholelei | Reporter / Director Care for the elderly is a growing concern in Tonga. With its ageing population increasing and family members living abroad, Tongan elders are left with very little support. Holding the hand of 94 year old Mele,...

Japan boosts Tonga’s maritime security

Japan has handed over two patrol boats to Tonga last week, lifting the kingdom’s ability to fight drug smuggling by sea. H.E. Mr Inagaki Hisao, Ambassador of Japan to Tonga, presented the vessels under Japan’s Non-Project Grant Assistance (NPGA)...

Six great reads: a medical mystery, when Tonga went offline and Muhammad Ali’s biggest Thrilla

1. As my daughter got sicker and sicker, our quest for answers dragged on. How did we all miss the bacteria taking over her body? ‘It’s difficult to think of the future right now’: Milly with family dog Betty. Composite: The Guardian / Guardian...

Severe thunderstorms predicted for southeast Queensland as clean-up continues after Sunday’s storms

More severe thunderstorms are predicted to hit parts of Queensland less than a week after ferocious storms took down trees, damaged homes and left thousands of people without power across the state’s southeast. A stretch of unsettled weather...

Tonga Tala meet Queen Nanasipau'u at the start of Tala-Tutone tour

HM Queen Nanasipau receives the Tonga National Netball team Tala and staff at the Royal Palace. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 28 October Tonga. Photo: Matangi Tonga. By Tupou Vaipulu Jr HM Queen Nanasipau’u received the Tongan National Netball team, the...

Latter-day Saints celebrate 50 years of faith and growth in Kiribati

29 Oct 2025, 8:00 a.m. MDT Your browser does not support the audio element. Play audio Listen to this Article Audio quality:| Skip back 15 seconds Play audio Skip forward 15 seconds Decrease playback rate 1.0x Increase playback rate 00:00/00:00...

2010s Again: Are the Patriots Back Among the NFL’s Elite?

With a new coach and an emerging young quarterback, New England is the surprising leader of the AFC East. It leads to the old question: Are they an NFL contender or pretender? We search for answers. The New England Patriots have been one of the...

Leica Store & Gallery New York Presents "Within One Breath:" A Solo Exhibition by Matt Draper

A decade in the making, Draper's breathtaking black-and-white photographs reveal the silent beauty of marine life and celebrate Leica's enduring legacy of craftsmanship and innovation. NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leica Gallery New York...

Rugby stars give back to Tonga

Youth In Union Founders Lachlan and Eddie. Photo: Supplied. Australian Rugby stars, Taniela Tupou (Wallabies) and Lachlan McCaffrey (Waratahs coach), will conduct a ‘Youth in Union’ tour in Tonga nest week, from 7-14 October. The tour aims to...

Celebrating Tongan Art Through a Traditional Lens

Soana Aholelei | Reporter / Director A new Tongan art book, Sio FakaTonga ‘ae ‘Aati FakaTonga Faivā, Tufunga & Nimamea‘a FakaTonga, has launched after 13 years of research and collaboration. Featuring 41 artists including collectives and late...

Video sparks debate about the role of the tou'a in Tonga

Suva (PacNews) —The role of the tou'a has become a topic of hot debate on Tongan social media spaces after a clip from a podcast caused quite a reaction from several Tongan netizens, most of whom were men. Back in August a podcaster and...

Orchids upbeat

THE Orchids have fallen short in their Pacific Bowl Championship campaign, but their spirits remain high in anticipation for Saturday’s clash against Tonga in Port Moresby. Skipper Elsie Albert says the mood in the camp is positive, with the...

New technical block opens at Tonga College ‘Atele

Tonga College ‘Atele has officially opened its renovated Technical Building in a ceremony last month. The upgraded facility was completed under the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Partnership mission, highlighting enduring Tonga–US ties. The ribbon-cutting...

Kiwis coach on crowd booing: 'It's just a bit of banter'

Tongan fans will descend on Eden Park this weekend. Photo: PhotoSport The Kiwis are preparing to walk into another cauldron in Auckland. A sea of red is expected to envelop Eden Park as the Kiwis take on a Tongan XIII and their notoriously...

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Falcons ahead of Week 9

The connections between head coach Mike Vrabel’s New England Patriots and head coach Raheem Morris’ Atlanta Falcons remain strong this fall. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, nine players currently in the fold have...

New in-country testing advances breast cancer care in Samoa and Tonga

The Pacific Community (SPC) is enhancing breast cancer diagnosis and management in the Pacific Islands, where it stands as the most common cancer affecting women. Through a vital new laboratory strengthening initiative, Samoa and Tonga are now...

Broncos’ shock call sparks domino effect; why $4.5m bid could be trumped: Halves State of Play

Luke Metcalf and Jonah Pezet have decided their futures, but there is still no shortage of star playmakers coming off-contract in 2026 which should ensure a feeding frenzy in the halves market. Halfback and five-eighth are two of the most...