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Shaun Wane still ‘tortured’ by England’s Rugby League World Cup exit

Shaun Wane is still “tortured” by England’s failure to win last year’s Rugby League World Cup as a three-match Test series with Tonga this autumn looks likely to be the first major step to the next tournament in 2025 for his side.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023

When and where is the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Why Tonga is the secret weapon behind the Dolphins' incredible start to first NRL season

The Dolphins are taking the NRL by storm in their inaugural season and a hidden Tongan connection is helping to lead the way.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

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Catalans Dragons star Manu Ma'u dedicates emotional try vs Wigan to father

Veteran Tonga second-row, 35, scored two tries as French club won at Wigan for a first time in 12 years and in Ma'u's first appearance since heading home to New Zealand following the death of his dad, leading to emotional tribute

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

How the Tonga volcano eruption from 2022 may affect Australia's weather for up to eight years

Lasting impacts from Tonga's enormous volcanic eruption a year ago could affect Australia's weather for almost a decade. Tyne Logan explains how.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2023

Passengers spend two nights sleeping in chapel after flight gets diverted

Travellers from Tonga spend two nights in a Christchurch Methodist church

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Dolphins name Katoa, 'Big Val' for trial

The Dolphins will play their first ever trial on Saturday with exciting Tongan teenager Isaiya Katoa and a giant centre nicknamed 'Val Meninga' in the team.

AAP · Jan 30, 2023

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Niu start for Dolphin under wise Woolf

Tesi Niu is targeting a starting NRL centre spot at the Dolphins as he reunites with his Tongan coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Broncos.

AAP · Jan 30, 2023

Homeless islanders resettled as Tongans mark Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano eruption anniversary

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted a year ago, sending shock waves around the world so loud they were heard in Canada. For the communities closest to the eruption, life will never be the same.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lie silent

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Reuters · Jan 15, 2023

A year on, we know why the Tongan eruption was so violent. It's a wake-up call to watch other submarine volcanoes

The Kingdom of Tonga exploded into global news on January 15 last year with one of the most spectacular and violent volcanic eruptions ever seen.

The Conversation · Jan 12, 2023

Say hello to 2023 as millions throughout the world celebrate ringing in the New Year

The first place in the world that will see 2023 will be the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati/Christmas Island at 10am UK time

Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022

Royal blessings for Tonga's champion netballers during spiritual homecoming

A rapid rise through the world rankings has propelled Tonga's netball team into the spotlight and earned them a royal welcome on a recent tour to the Pacific Island nation.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

Minister praises former Knight's work in Tonga

Shortland MP Pat Conroy has praised the work of a not-for-profit organisation established by former Newcastle Knights player Sione Finefeuiaki to improve the lives of Tongans.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2022

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Reuters · Dec 5, 2022

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Hihifo, Tonga - USGS

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The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022

'Earth's empty quarter': many Pacific nations now have falling populations

In 1989, distinguished Australian geographer Gerard Ward wrote that the Pacific was emptying out. As people on smaller islands left to seek opportunity elsewhere, the region risked becoming Earth’s empty quarter. He wrote:

Reuters · Nov 23, 2022

China holds policing discussion with officials of Pacific island nations

China said it held a video meeting to discuss police cooperation with several Pacific island nations on Tuesday, with at least two nations telling Reuters their ministers and police commissioners were unavailable to attend.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022

‘Like a Shotgun’: Tongan Eruption Is Largest Ever Recorded

A deadly volcanic eruption near Tonga in January was the largest ever recorded with modern equipment, a New Zealand-led team of scientists revealed Monday. The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted underwater with a force equivalent to hundreds of atomic bombs, unleashing a 15-meter (50-foot) tsunami which demolished homes and killed…

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Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2022

Tongan volcanic eruption was largest ever recorded

WELLINGTON: A deadly volcanic eruption near Tonga in January was the largest ever recorded with modern equipment, a New Zealand-led team of scientists said on Monday.

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

Tonga volcano sea floor map reveals 'mind-blowing' cavity left behind by eruption

A team of scientists — with the help of an uncrewed boat remotely controlled from the UK – join forces to produce one of the clearest pictures to date of what took place underneath the water as an enormous volcano erupted near the Tongan mainland.

ABC News · Nov 19, 2022

How Tonga is welcoming a new golden era of netball under coach Jaqua Pori-Makea-Simpson

Less than a year ago, Tonga was the unranked underdog of world netball. Now they're a top 10 team with a World Cup on the horizon.

Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022

Tonga earthquake: Enormous 7.5 magnitude shake strikes sparking tsunami warning

The huge earthquake rocked the sea around 130 miles south-east of Tonga and tsunami warnings have been issued for American Samoa and surrounding regions

Reuters · Nov 11, 2022

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga region

The government of Tonga asked citizens to move inland early on Saturday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck the sea around 211 km (131 miles) from the capital, though a tsunami warning issued for Tonga and American Samoa was lifted.

Wales Online · Nov 8, 2022

Tonga and Samoa perform pre-match war dances just inches apart before hugging

It's not just New Zealand who have a pre-match war dance

ABC News · Nov 6, 2022

Samoa down Tonga in a World Cup classic that shows rugby league has a winning lottery ticket

After an epic World Cup battle that ended with Samoa claiming the honours against their arch-rivals, Tonga, rugby league has a lottery ticket it must cash in.

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