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Amone named for Tonga as big halves call looms

Tonga have named one of their strongest ever national teams for the World Cup with the imminent return of rare talent Junior Amone a focal point.

AAP · Oct 6

England name Rugby League World Cup squad as Brian McDermott makes big Mikey Lewis call

England will begin their World Cup campaign against Tonga on 17 October

The Independent UK · Oct 5

World Cup coaches watch and wait on NRL grand final

More than half of the combatants in Sunday's NRL grand final will wake up on Monday to learn if they have earned World Cup selection.

AAP · Oct 3

'Go after him': Tongan tearaways target wounded Shark

Tongan wrecking balls Siua Wong and Rob Toia have vowed to put a target on Braydon Trindall's shoulder as they aim to knock Cronulla out of the NRL finals.

AAP · Sep 16

In 2022, the Tonga eruption sent a powerful sound through the ocean — the strange signal before a deadly disaster hit may change how scientists warn about tsunamis

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption generated powerful underwater sounds. These acoustic signals traveled thousands of kilometers through the ocean. Researchers discovered this sound could warn of dangerous volcanic tsunamis. Detecting these signals offers a new tool for monitoring submarine volcanoes. This discovery could significantly improve early warning systems for…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose

First Nations and Pasifika captain Triston Reilly has made a passionate case for annual action for the side after their big win in rugby-mad Tonga.

AAP · Sep 4

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

Wycliff Palu, the former Wallaby with Tongan heritage, is invested in providing consistent exposure to the sport in a country that still loves rugby.

AAP · Sep 3

How underwater ‘booms’ could provide earlier warning of deadly volcanic tsunamis

The massive January 2022 eruption of Hunga volcano in the Kingdom of Tonga took the world by surprise.

The Conversation · Sep 2

New Zealand to open new Visa Application Centre in Tonga from September 14

New Zealand will open a new visa centre in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on September 14, 2026. This centre will allow customers to access visa services locally and will be operated by VFS Global. All Recognised Seasonal Employer visa applications must be submitted through this new Tonga centre. Applicants can also have…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

'Blue corridors' in mind for Pacific's whale highways

New international regulations governing the high seas give the opportunity for better protections of well-used whale habitats, conservationists say.

AAP · Aug 27