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Tonga-made products on show at Trade Fair 2025
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 30, 2025
The Tonga Trade Fair 2025 opens on Thursday 3 July at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, when more than 40 local businesses will showcase Tonga-made products. The exhibition will run through to Saturday. With a theme “Buy Tonga Made”, the fair is...
Ransomware threat hits Pacific, Tonga alerted too late
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 30, 2025
Tonga’s cyber authority has issued an urgent alert over rising ransomware attacks targeting Pacific networks, including critical services. CERT Tonga has warned of escalating threats from the Inc Ransomware group, a criminal network using...
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...
Tonga U16s thrash Crushers, wrap up Queensland tour
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 29, 2025
Tonga U16s defeated Nambour Crushers 62–16, ending their Queensland tour on a high note. Tonga’s under‑16 boys showcased dominant form on Sunday at Nambour Crushers Junior Rugby League Club. The final scoreline, 62 to 16, reflected a commanding...
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...
3 Reasons why Tonga Loa turned on Jacob Fatu at WWE Night of Champions 2025
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
Before returning at WWE Night of Champions 2025, Tonga Loa had been out of action since Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, where he suffered a torn pec. For months, fans had been waiting for him to return and join The Bloodline story again. WWE Night...
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...
After Tala Tonga, 3 stars who can join Solo Sikoa’s new Bloodline in WWE
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
The Bloodline saga has been featuring major twists and turns every week in WWE since the beginning, and fans have still not been able to believe how far the story has come. Since 2020, the story has featured some major twists and turns, and one of...
OG Bloodline member to join Solo Sikoa after Hikuleo's debut and Tonga Loa's return? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
WWE Night of Champions saw Jacob Fatu defend his title against Solo Sikoa. Despite their history within The Bloodline 2.0, these two men went to war for the WWE United States Championship. While Fatu did have the upper hand, everything changed...
After Hikuleo and Tonga Loa, another member to join Solo Sikoa after Night of Champions? Potential explored
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
Solo Sikoa's alliance just got stronger at Night of Champions. Thanks to Hikuleo, who made his WWE TV debut and the return of Tonga Loa, Sikoa walked out of Riyadh as the new United States Champion. However, the villainous alliance may soon be...
Tama Tonga sends a cryptic message after his brothers join Solo Sikoa's new Bloodline at WWE Night of Champions
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
Tama Tonga has reacted to Solo Sikoa forming his new Bloodline at the WWE Night of Champions Premium Live Event. At the show, Tama's brothers, Tonga Loa and Hikuleo, joined forces with Sikoa. Sikoa defeated Fatu to win the WWE United States...
Tonga’s health system hacked, US$1m ransom demanded
Newstalk ZB
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June 27, 2025
Tonga has refused to pay a US$1 million ($1.6m) ransom after hackers seized control of the country’s health IT system. Hackers broke into Tonga’s national health database earlier this month, the Government said, locking out medical staff who have...
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's government mum on health cyber breach
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
A cyber expert from Australia has been in the country for nearly a week and local media report more personnel are being brought in. Photo: 123RF The Tongan government has yet to reveal more details about a cyber breach of its health records that...
Bulls extend stay of Tongan powerhouse as Gill exits on surprise short-term loan deal
Telegraph & Argus
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The 33-year-old Tongan international arrived at Bartercard Odsal on an initial two-week loan deal prior to the clash against York Knights on June 15, with the former Leeds Rhinos man also featuring against Batley Bulldogs last Friday night....
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes off coast of Tonga’s main island
News.Az
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A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck west of Tongatapu, the main island of the Kingdom of Tonga, according to the Australian State Geological Bureau. It said the epicenter of the tremors was located 340 km off the capital of the island state of...
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 recorded off western coast of Kingdom of Tonga
TASS
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June 27, 2025
SYDNEY, June 27. /TASS/. An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 has occurred west of the coast of the main island of the Kingdom of Tonga, Tongatapu, the Australian State Geological Bureau said. It said the epicenter of the tremors was located 340 km off...
British High Commission book support for Tonga judiciary
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 27, 2025
Acting British High Commissioner Emma Macri has donated several sets of legal textbooks to Tonga’s judiciary, supporting the nation’s capacity‑building efforts. The books will be allocated to the Law Society, Attorney‑General’s Office and Public...
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...
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...