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Tonga Loa shares emotional personal message amid WWE absence
Sportskeeda
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June 18, 2025
WWE Superstar Tonga Loa recently took to social media to share a rare personal message amid his absence from the Stamford-based promotion's weekly programming. The Bloodline star hasn't been seen on TV for quite some time. Loa last competed inside...
Water Crisis Hits Nkomazi: Tonga Hospital and Seven Villages Without Supply for Over Two Weeks
South Africa Today
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June 24, 2025
A severe water shortage has left Tonga Hospital and seven villages in Nkomazi without running water for more than 15 days, forcing residents to rely on a nearby river and purchase costly alternatives. The Nkomazi Municipality blames the crisis on...
Tonga reveals MOSIP and VS One World foundations of DPI success
Biometric Update
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June 17, 2025
Tonga launched its TongaPass digital ID and digital government portal this month. The government is now ramping up registration as it visits eastern Tongatapu villages to register residents to TongaPass. The registration is free and the initiative...
Tonga hosts Pacific Immigration Development Forum
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 17, 2025
Tonga is hosting the 27th Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) annual conference, officially opened today, 17 June, by HRH Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala at the Fa’onelua Convention Center in Nuku'alofa. The PIDC is a forum for official...
High Court rules in favour of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga
Waatea News
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Role Funding: pijf-0044 Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga has been granted Customary Marine Title over a large part of their coastal area—from Kukutauaki to the Rangitīkei River. The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 is a landmark piece of...
Tonga among 36 nations under fresh US travel‑ban threat
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 16, 2025
Tonga is one of 36 countries facing possible US visa and travel restrictions. A recent report by the Washington Post states that the US State Department has flagged 36 nations—including Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu—under consideration for full or...
High Court rules in favour of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga
Waatea News
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June 23, 2025
Role Funding: pijf-0044 Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga has been granted Customary Marine Title over a large part of their coastal area – from Kukutauaki to the Rangitīkei River. The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 is a landmark piece...
Pacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga, June 18, 2025
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 22, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga – Pacific Partnership has returned to the Kingdom of Tonga to conduct the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster response readiness mission present in the Indo-Pacific region, June 18, 2025. Pacific...
Tonga urges global support for Pacific ocean action
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 14, 2025
Tonga has called for urgent international investment in Pacific-led ocean governance and climate-resilient maritime infrastructure. Speaking at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Tonga delivered a strong message on behalf of Pacific Island...
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...
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...
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...