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Leitī study highlights unique intersectional experiences of LGBTQIA+ Tongans
Pacific Media Network
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The life experiences of Tongan leitī in Aotearoa are explored in a new study that combines Pacific identity, wellbeing, and culturally grounded clinical psychology methods. The study, titled Leitī in Red: Exploring the Life Experiences of Kau...
Tonga’s health system hacked, US$1m ransom demanded
Newstalk ZB
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June 27, 2025
Tonga has refused to pay a US$1 million ($1.6m) ransom after hackers seized control of the country’s health IT system. Hackers broke into Tonga’s national health database earlier this month, the Government said, locking out medical staff who have...
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...
Pacific Partnership 2025 Concludes Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga, June 27, 2025
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 30, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga – Pacific Partnership 2025 concluded its mission stop in Nuku’alofa, Tonga with a closing ceremony at the Tanoa International Dateline Hotel on June 27, 2025. Pacific Partnership 2025 strengthened bonds between the United States...
Tongan RSE workers thrive in Hawke’s Bay after cyclone disaster
Pacific Media Network
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Hundreds of Tongans are working in Hawke's Bay under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, two years after Cyclone Gabrielle left them stranded. A Tongan government official says around 1800 workers are engaged in pruning and harvesting...
Tonga's government mum on health cyber breach
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
A cyber expert from Australia has been in the country for nearly a week and local media report more personnel are being brought in. Photo: 123RF The Tongan government has yet to reveal more details about a cyber breach of its health records that...
3 Reasons why Tonga Loa turned on Jacob Fatu at WWE Night of Champions 2025
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
Before returning at WWE Night of Champions 2025, Tonga Loa had been out of action since Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, where he suffered a torn pec. For months, fans had been waiting for him to return and join The Bloodline story again. WWE Night...
WWE makes an embarrassing botch following Tonga Loa’s sudden return
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
One of the many surprises at Night of Champions 2025 was the unexpected WWE return of Tonga Loa, who showed up to help Solo Sikoa in his match against Jacob Fatu. However, the promotion botched his name on social media, where they referred to him...
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...
OG Bloodline member to join Solo Sikoa after Hikuleo's debut and Tonga Loa's return? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
WWE Night of Champions saw Jacob Fatu defend his title against Solo Sikoa. Despite their history within The Bloodline 2.0, these two men went to war for the WWE United States Championship. While Fatu did have the upper hand, everything changed...
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...
Tonga set to field 33 athletes at Palau Mini Games
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 24, 2025
Tonga will send 33 athletes to the Palau Pacific Mini Games from 29 June to 9 July. The Tonga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee (TASANOC) has confirmed Tonga’s participation, with competitors in archery, athletics, basketball, beach...
After Hikuleo and Tonga Loa, another member to join Solo Sikoa after Night of Champions? Potential explored
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
Solo Sikoa's alliance just got stronger at Night of Champions. Thanks to Hikuleo, who made his WWE TV debut and the return of Tonga Loa, Sikoa walked out of Riyadh as the new United States Champion. However, the villainous alliance may soon be...
After Tala Tonga, 3 stars who can join Solo Sikoa’s new Bloodline in WWE
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
The Bloodline saga has been featuring major twists and turns every week in WWE since the beginning, and fans have still not been able to believe how far the story has come. Since 2020, the story has featured some major twists and turns, and one of...
Tama Tonga sends a cryptic message after his brothers join Solo Sikoa's new Bloodline at WWE Night of Champions
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
Tama Tonga has reacted to Solo Sikoa forming his new Bloodline at the WWE Night of Champions Premium Live Event. At the show, Tama's brothers, Tonga Loa and Hikuleo, joined forces with Sikoa. Sikoa defeated Fatu to win the WWE United States...
Tonga team to compete in Palau Mini Games
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 24, 2025
Athletics, table tennis, beach volleyball and archery team attend church on Sunday. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 22 June 2025. Photo: Supplied. A sports team consisting of 48 people, including athletes, coaches and staff is set to represent the Kingdom in...
TONGA SAYS RAPID KWACHA GAINS ARE POLITICAL MANIPULATION, PREDICTS ARTIFICIAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS.
Zambian Observer
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June 23, 2025
TONGA SAYS RAPID KWACHA GAINS ARE POLITICAL MANIPULATION, PREDICTS ARTIFICIAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS. By:Sun FM TV Reporter The opposition Third Liberation Movement has described the recent rapid appreciation of the Kwacha...
Tonga's Lulutai breaking even, in talks with investor
Ch-Aviation
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June 23, 2025
Lulutai Airlines (L8, Tongatapu) is breaking even after years of losses, the Kaniva Tonga digital newspaper reports citing Tonga's deputy prime minister, Taniela Fusimalohi. At the same time, the government has reportedly ruled out additional...
Bulls extend stay of Tongan powerhouse as Gill exits on surprise short-term loan deal
Telegraph & Argus
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The 33-year-old Tongan international arrived at Bartercard Odsal on an initial two-week loan deal prior to the clash against York Knights on June 15, with the former Leeds Rhinos man also featuring against Batley Bulldogs last Friday night....
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes off coast of Tonga’s main island
News.Az
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A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck west of Tongatapu, the main island of the Kingdom of Tonga, according to the Australian State Geological Bureau. It said the epicenter of the tremors was located 340 km off the capital of the island state of...