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Opinion: The World Needs a Pause on Deep-Sea Mining to Protect Our Oceans

The global race to exploit deep-sea minerals has reached a critical juncture. As nations gather in Kingston, Jamaica, for the International Seabed Authority (ISA) annual assembly, a powerful coalition of 32 countries has risen to demand a moratorium on deep-sea mining. This movement challenges not only the obscure UN body tasked with regulating these activities […]

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Austerity’s Ripple Effect: How Cuts in NZ Hit Tongan Families at Home and Abroad

The National-ACT-NZ First Coalition Government’s promise to deliver $16 billion in income tax cuts without slashing frontline public services crumbled in the face of a harsh winter of discontent. Health, education, and child protection systems in Aotearoa were pushed to the brink, exposing the stark reality behind the government’s austerity measures.Decades of underfunding, particularly in

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Hinemoana II: A New Dawn for Tonga and its Whales

Tonga has ushered in a new era of maritime exploration and conservation with the triumphant arrival of the Hinemoana II vaka moana in Tongatapu. After a demanding 10-day voyage through challenging sea conditions, this meticulously restored vessel safely completed its journey.The over 1,200 nautical mile voyage, including the perilous passage through the Kermadec Islands, tested

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Fakaanga’I lahi kau Kalisitiane polokalama fakaava ‘Olimipiki, iku kole fakamolemole ai Falanise

Na’e ‘ikai ko ha kamata lelei ki Falanise ‘enau fakalele ‘a e fe’auhi Sipoti Lahi Taha ‘a Mamani ‘oku ‘iloa ko e ‘Olimipiki, ‘i he hangee atu ‘a e fakaaga ha mosimosi ki he konga ‘o e ouau fakava ko ha ngaahi ‘imisi fakatataa mo’oni ‘oku hangee ‘oku ne fakauoua’i ‘a e fakatataa manakoa ‘a

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Ikale Tahi Coaches Under Pressure Ahead of Clash with Queensland Reds

The Tonga Rugby Football Union (TRFU)’s Head coaches are under immense pressure as they prepare for their upcoming match against the visiting Queensland Reds at Teufaiva Stadium this Friday. The Reds, who suffered a heartbreaking 34-35 loss to the touring Welsh team despite leading 35-31 with just 90 seconds remaining, played strongly against their more

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Rugby League World Cup Heads Down Under: Australia to Host, PNG to Share the Spotlight

Announcement of the Rugby League World Cup: Australia to Host with Matches in PNGThe International Rugby League (IRL) has announced that Australia will be the primary host for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, with some matches set to take place in Papua New Guinea (PNG). This decision came after France, initially slated to host

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Fengaue’aki ‘a e Konifelenisi Uesiliana mo e Ngaahi Konifelenisi Tali Fakasotoma

Tangata’eiki,Kuo a’u mai pe kiate au ‘a e ngaahi hoha’a koe’uhi ko e matu’aki e’a ‘aupito ‘a e fengaue’aki ‘a e Konifelenisi Uesiliana mo e ngaahi Konifelenisi ‘oku tali ai ‘a e fakasotoma. Pea ‘oku ‘i ai ‘a e ngaahi me’a ke fakamahino ‘o kau ki he me’a ni.Ko e ‘uluaki, na’e ‘ikai ha lau

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Tu’utu’uni Fakamaau Lahi ke ‘oua toe tu’uaki lakanga CEO ki Muli, fakata’e’aonga’i mo e CEO le’ole’o ‘a Paula Ma’u.

Kuo tuku mai ‘e Fakamaau Lahi Cooper ‘ene tu’utu’uni ki he kau Faka’iloa ‘e toko 4, ‘a ia ko e PSC (Publice Service Commission), Minisita malolo Mrs Fekita Utoikamanu,, Paula Ma’u ko e Sekelitali ki he Kapineti pea pehe ki he Potungaue Ki Muli. Ko e tu’utu’uni ki he Faka’iloa fika ‘uluaki PSC ke ‘oua

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