Tonga
Rugby World Cup: Tonga embrace "pool of death"
Tonga is embracing the challenge of playing three consecutive Rugby World Cup pool games against tier one nations, starting tonight against England in Sapporo.
Sport: Tonga's Nasi Manu to make comeback off bench in RWC opener
Nasi Manu is set to make his international comeback after being named on the Tongan bench for their opening Rugby World Cup match against England.
News in Tongan for 21 September 2019
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Sport: Mate Ma'a Tonga's Taumalolo threatens to retire at 26
Star forward Jason Taumalolo has hinted he could retire from international rugby league at the age of 26 if a dispute between Tonga's players and the national board can't be resolved.
Thousands mourn 'Akilisi Pohiva at Tonga state funeral
More than 3000 people attended the state funeral of Tonga's late prime minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, this morning in Nuku'alofa.
Sport: Tonga v England match to pay respect to Pohiva
A moment's silence will be observed before the start of Tonga's opening Rugby World Cup match against England on Sunday, in memory of the late Tongan Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva.
Pohiva funeral one of the biggest seen in Tonga
Several thousand people filled Nuku'alofa's First Wesleyan Church to overflowing on Thursday for the funeral of 'Akilisi Pohiva. Audio
Sport: Over $US342,000 unaccounted for in Tonga NRL funds
The divisive split around the Mate Ma'a Tonga Rugby League team seems to be about money and mismanagement.
Nation marks the funeral of Tongan PM
The funeral of the late Tongan prime minister 'Akilisi Pohiva is taking place this morning in Nuku'alofa.
Tongan PM Pohiva now lying in state in Nuku'alofa
Tonga's late Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva is now lying in state at the St George government building in Nuku'alofa.
'Akilisi Pohiva's body back in Tonga
The body of Tonga's late Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva has arrived in the Pacific kingdom.
Sport: Nasi Manu recovery on track for England opener
Tonga's Nasi Manu is looking good to make his much anticipated comeback against England in their Rugby World Cup opener on Sunday, Tonga's assistant coach Pita Alatini says.
News in Tongan for 17 September 2019
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Thousands attend Auckland memorial for 'Akilisi Pohiva
More than 2000 people attended a memorial service for the late Prime Minister of Tonga in Auckland last night. Audio
Pacific leaders pay tribute to 'Akilisi Pohiva
Pacific leaders are paying tribute to the late Tongan prime minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, who died on Thursday. Audio
Tonga declares public holiday for PM Pohiva's state funeral
The state funeral for the late Prime Minister of Tonga is to be held on Thursday, with an accompanying public holiday and national day of mourning.
All the flair in the world won't pay the bills
They have all the flair in the world, look like they're having fun, and their fans are the most fervent - but in spite of being neighbours to the All Blacks, the Pacific teams are the have-nots of the… Audio
Dignitaries to attend memorial in Auckland for late Tongan Prime Minister
A memorial service for the late Prime Minister of Tonga is to be held in Auckland this evening.
Sport: Rugby commentary in Pacific languages hailed a success
The first Pacific language commentary of international rugby matches on New Zealand television has been hailed as a big success, with hopes it will become a regular occurrence.
Tributes flow for Tonga's 'Akilisi Pohiva
Tributes have been flowing from across the Pacific after Tonga's prime minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, died aged 78. Audio
