Tonga, a small island nation located in the South Pacific, was hit by a massive undersea eruption in January 2022. The eruption caused significant damage to the surrounding area, particularly on the western side of the main island of Tongatapu. According to a study published in Science Advances, the 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga […]
Pasifika communities in New Zealand have been calling for a clear pathway to residency for many years. Despite repeated requests and ongoing discussions, the government has not yet provided a solution. This lack of action has left many Pasifika families in a state of limbo and uncertainty. One proposed solution has been amnesty for those
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A 32-year-old Vavau man has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of sexual abuse of a 24-year-old girlfriend/mistress, including distributing sexually compromising images over the internet. The incident happened in July 2022 when Alifeleti ‘Ofa Alifeleti went out for some drinks with a friend, when his girlfriend and a friend of hers joined them.
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Lotopoha Export Trading, the prominent Tongan export enterprise, has declared its collaboration with the PHAMA Plus to build a multi-purpose packhouse facility for root crops. The newly constructed facility will serve as a processing and packing hub for both fresh and frozen produce in the Eastern District of Tongatapu. This area is responsible for supplying
As the National Rugby League (NRL) season kicks off, the abundance of Pacific players in the tournament is once again apparent. All NRL teams now have notable players with Pacific nation heritage, to the point where it’s challenging to envision the game without them. However, what’s intriguing is that the players’ sense of pride in
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A plan has been quietly put together to revive Test rugby league by pitting the Kangaroos against New Zealand, Tonga, and Samoa in a four-week tournament set to take place in 2023. The proposed competition would be hosted in both Australia and New Zealand and would herald the return of the “Four Nations” concept, which
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Its FREE until 30th April Lord Chief Justice Whitten has warned government that the Courts have enough power and precedence to file charges of contempt of court personally against public officials, including Ministers. This means Ministers can be jailed for contempt of court if they delay, defy, undermine, or fail to institute orders of the
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Sisilia Tuipulotu, the young Welsh rugby player, has been making headlines lately for her standout performances on the field. During the Women’s Six Nations match, she was named the best player of the game as she helped lead Wales to a resounding 31-5 victory. This marked her first Test start at tighthead prop, a year
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