Tonga
Former Tonga rugby captain questions new TRU governance
Former 'Ikale Tahi captain Inoke Afeaki is sceptical a new governing arrangement will lead to lasting change for the Tonga Rugby Union.
News in Tongan for 30 September 2020
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Tonga Rugby Union agrees to governance changes
The Tonga Rugby Union has agreed to a new governing arrangement which ensures it will continue to receive critical funding from World Rugby.
Tonga Rugby Union facing financial oblivion
The Tonga Rugby Union is facing financial oblivion if it fails to sign up to a new governing arrangement.
News in Tongan for 25 September 2020
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Sport: Tonga NRL appeal adjourned until December
Tonga National Rugby League's appeal against its expulsion from the sport's global governing body has been adjourned until December.
News in Tongan for 22 September 2020
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Court of Arbitration for Sport to hear Tonga NRL appeal
The ongoing governance of rugby league in Tonga will be determined this week, as Tonga National Rugby League (TNRL) appeals its expulsion from the global governing body at the Court of Arbitration for…
Tongan rugby hero back in 'the bay'
Tongan rugby cult hero, Sona Taumalolo, says he is back where he belongs.
News in Tongan for 17 September 2020
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News in Tongan for 16 September 2020
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Project to monitor cyclone-hit breachfronts in Tonga
Damaged beachfronts in Tonga due to Cyclone Harold have been cited as locations for a project that will monitor changes to the areas over time.
Old Tongan fable revisited by a father and son duo
A father and son have teamed up to produce their first bilingual book of an old Tongan fable.
Tongan communities in NZ acknowledge theme during Covid-19
This year's Tongan language week theme by no coincidence is fitting as New Zealand faces the Covid-19 pandemic. Video
New safety measures hit the road in Tonga
A swathe of new road safety measures - including the compulsory wearing of seatbelts - has been signed into law in Tonga.
First female chair for Tonga's Whole House Committee
Tongatapu 5 MP Losaline Ma'asi has been nominated as acting chair of Tonga's Whole House Committee, the first woman ever in the role.
Former Tonga PM appeals conviction
Tonga's former prime minister has filed an appeal against his conviction on perjury and firearms charges.
Tongan contender for top Forum job targets new Pacific order
Tonga's candidate for the top job at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat says she's committed to making a difference for people across the region.
Tongan Language Week to support NZ community's Covid response
NZ's Minister for Pacific Peoples says the theme of the Tongan Language Week will be used to underpin the community response and recovery to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Samoa and Tonga set to play Women's RWC playoff in NZ
Samoa and Tonga are in talks to play their Women's Rugby World Cup qualifying match in New Zealand later this year.