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Rugby League: Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in a World Cup thriller, with Addin Fonua-Blake scoring the late winner before a record 29,411 fans. Tonga now face New Zealand in the semi-finals; Samoa meet Australia. Border Security: New Zealand’s Customs Minister opened a detector-dog facility in Vavaʻu to help Tonga screen passengers, cargo and boats for drugs and firearms, and strengthen local agencies. Drought Response: Five drought-insurance payouts are supporting Tonga’s response to El Niño, as the Lands Minister warns of water shortages.

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6 hours ago

Colourful celebrations as Tonga beats Samoa

WAtoday |

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Waterloo Marshall Courier - Wisconsin

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Owned By	Nine Entertainment (Mike Sneesby, CEO)
Year Founded	2008
Website	www.watoday.com.au
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Publication Location	Australia, Perth
Owner Country	Australia

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11 hours ago

Tonga deliver, Kiwis fire and England bow out

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ESPN Africa

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Owned By	The Walt Disney Company (Vanguard Group, BlackRock & State Street Corporation, Largest Shareholders) & Hearst Family (through Hearst Corporation & Hearst Communications) through ESPN Inc
Year Founded	2018
Website	africa.espn.com
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Connecticut, Bristol
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10 hours ago

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Tonga and Samoa spectacle is exactly what the Rugby League World Cup is about

The Nightly |

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The Nightly

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Owned By	Southern Cross Media Group (SGH Ltd Main Shareholder 20%)
Year Founded	2024
Website	thenightly.com.au
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Australia, Perth
Owner Country	Australia

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11 hours ago

Bigger than Origin? Luai and Olakau’atu make bold Samoa vs Tonga declaration

Zero Tackle |

Owner: James Spinks & Nick Splitter info about owner

Zero Tackle

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Owned By	James Spinks & Nick Splitter (General Managers) through Zero Digital Sports
Year Founded	2010
Website	https://www.zerotackle.com/
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Australia, Melbourne
Owner Country	Australia

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16 hours ago

Tonga fans transform Auckland petrol station into mosh pit amid rugby league celebrations

The New Zealand Herald |

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The New Zealand Herald

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Owned By	New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1863
Website	www.nzherald.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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13 hours ago

NZ minister opens Tongan detector dog facility to help fight illegal drug trade in Pacific

RNZ |

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RNZ

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Owned By	New Zealand Government
Year Founded	1995
Website	www.rnz.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country	New Zealand

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13 hours ago

Take it as red: Tonga sneak past Samoa in World Cup...

Pacific News Service |

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Pacific News Service

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Owned By	The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd (Kora Nou President)
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://pina.com.fj/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Fiji, Suva
Owner Country	Fiji

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13 hours ago

Rugby league-Tonga edge Samoa in blockbuster, both join heavyweights in World Cup semis

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Owner: Singh Family (J.P. & Sumit) info about owner

Devdiscourse

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Owned By	Singh Family (J.P. & Sumit) through VisionRi Connexion Services Private Ltd.
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://www.devdiscourse.com/
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Sonipat
Owner Country	India

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