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Over 50 business displays at Tonga Trade Fair
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 2, 2025
The Tonga Trade Fair 2025 opens today, showcasing over 50 local businesses in Nuku’alofa with the Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala to launch this year’s fair. The annual event runs from Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 July at Queen Salote Memorial Hall,...
The Tongans to kick Solo Sikoa out of Bloodline after he loses WWE US Title to new leader? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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July 2, 2025
Solo Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu at Night of Champions to capture the United States Championship. It happened after he played his trump card by bringing Tonga Loa and Tala Tonga and seemingly resurrecting The Bloodline. However, Sikoa's celebrations...
Zilla Fatu welcomed to wrestling industry by real-life Bloodline member amid WWE signing rumors
Sportskeeda
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July 1, 2025
In recent years, fans have seen many real-life Bloodline members make their WWE debut. Zilla Fatu is among the names expected to join the global juggernaut soon, and recently, a legend welcomed the rising star to the family business. Zilla is the...
Tongan RSE workers thrive in Hawke’s Bay after cyclone disaster
Pacific Media Network
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Hundreds of Tongans are working in Hawke's Bay under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, two years after Cyclone Gabrielle left them stranded. A Tongan government official says around 1800 workers are engaged in pruning and harvesting...
Tonga set to field 33 athletes at Palau Mini Games
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 24, 2025
Tonga will send 33 athletes to the Palau Pacific Mini Games from 29 June to 9 July. The Tonga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee (TASANOC) has confirmed Tonga’s participation, with competitors in archery, athletics, basketball, beach...
Leitī study highlights unique intersectional experiences of LGBTQIA+ Tongans
Pacific Media Network
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The life experiences of Tongan leitī in Aotearoa are explored in a new study that combines Pacific identity, wellbeing, and culturally grounded clinical psychology methods. The study, titled Leitī in Red: Exploring the Life Experiences of Kau...
Battlegroup Warhorse tests brigade’s mettle
CONTACT Magazine
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July 11, 2025
Army’s 7th Brigade faced a well-trained and lethally armed ‘enemy’ during its South Queensland Warfighter Exercise at Queensland’s Shoalwater Bay Training Area. CAPTION: Battlegroup Warhorse Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle, from 2nd/14th Light...
Pacific Partnership 2025 Concludes Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga, June 27, 2025
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 30, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga – Pacific Partnership 2025 concluded its mission stop in Nuku’alofa, Tonga with a closing ceremony at the Tanoa International Dateline Hotel on June 27, 2025. Pacific Partnership 2025 strengthened bonds between the United States...
WWE makes an embarrassing botch following Tonga Loa’s sudden return
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
One of the many surprises at Night of Champions 2025 was the unexpected WWE return of Tonga Loa, who showed up to help Solo Sikoa in his match against Jacob Fatu. However, the promotion botched his name on social media, where they referred to him...
Pacific Partnership 2025 commences mission stop in Kingdom of Tonga
Seapower Magazine
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June 26, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (June 18, 2025) Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, right, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25), provides remarks during a nursing workshop at Vaiola Hospital as part of PP-25 in Nuku’Alofa, Tonga, June 18, 2025. (U.S. Navy...
Tongan Trailblazer; Puloka Makes History at Basketball Without Borders Asia
FIBA Basketball
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SINGAPORE - Among 22 young Oceania athletes, Fa'anaetaua (Taua) Puloka is breaking new ground for Tonga Basketball, becoming the first-ever Tongan athlete to participate in the prestigious National Basketball Association (NBA) and International...
Tongan Market Corporation Ltd awards four scholarships
Talanei
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June 18, 2025
Four high school graduates of Tongan descent are able to pursue higher education at the American Samoa Community College with scholarships from the Tongan Market Corporation LTD Scholarship Program. The scholarship program was established in 2022...
US Navy kicks off Pacific Partnership build at Tonga College
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 25, 2025
The US Navy’s Pacific Partnership 2025 mission began upgrading Tonga College ‘Atele’s Technical Building last week. Gathering at the ceremonial groundbreaking were US Chargé d’Affaires Marcus Jackson, CPT Shawn Lemoto, Pacific Partnership Tonga...
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...
Fusimalohi pushes labour, reform agenda ahead of polls
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 10, 2025
The Deputy Prime Minister highlights economic reform and labour mobility during visit to New Zealand ahead of national elections. Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Taniela Fusimalohi is in New Zealand this week to strengthen ties with the Tongan...
Pacific Partnership strengthens Tonga readiness with major mission
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 23, 2025
The 21st Pacific Partnership mission began in Tonga last week, bringing together U.S. and Tongan teams in engineering and medical projects to strengthen disaster‑response capabilities. Teams will conduct community health clinics covering...
Ban rapper V12 Origenator's 'Tonga' music video – DKB fumes
GhanaWeb
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June 24, 2025
Celebrated Ghanaian stand-up comedian DKB is fiercely advocating for the ban of the music video for “Tonga,” a track by budding Ghanaian rapper Swaletz Oppong Kontoh, better known as V12 Origenator. The single “Tonga”, which was meticulously...
Ghost of Solo Sikoa’s past to return to WWE and cost him his United States Championship? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
WWE Superstar Solo Sikoa won the United States Championship at the 2025 Night of Champions. He also got Tonga Loa back into his faction, who had been out with an injury since the 2024 Survivor Series: WarGames. Additionally, he also has a new...
Hihifo Food improves exports with new processing gear
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 11, 2025
A local agribusiness has expanded export capacity after upgrading food processing equipment through a PHAMA Plus partnership. Hihifo Food, a family-run exporter based in Ha’avakatolo, Tongatapu, now operates with modernised gear, including a food...
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...