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US Beefs up South Pacific Aid, Diplomacy as China Spreads Its Influence

Washington intends to return the U.S. Peace Corps to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Vanuatu, citing progress toward reestablishing a U.S. Agency for International Development regional mission for the Pacific in Fiji.

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Matildas pioneer Connie Selby hoping to make Women's World Cup history with Tonga

Connie Selby was part of the first Australian representative side to tour overseas when they played in Hong Kong in 1975. Now, she's hoping to create more history.

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Six months after volcanic eruption and tsunami, Tongans who lost everything have plans for their future

Hundreds remain in limbo after a COVID-19 outbreak slowed Tonga's efforts to recover from January's volcanic eruption and tsunami, but spirits remain high and ambitious plans are in place to rebuild.

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US VP Harris Launches Pacific Push with New Embassies, Envoy

The United States launched a major push into the Pacific Wednesday as it seeks to hold off China's advances in the region, with Vice President Kamala Harris announcing the opening of new embassies in Tonga and Kiribati at a key regional summit. Washington will also appoint its first-ever envoy to…

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Australia boss Mal Meninga issues defiant message after nightmare World Cup build-up

The holders have not played a single game for three years, lost against Tonga in their last outing and won't have any warm-ups before kicking off against Fiji in Leeds in October but coach isn't worried about pressure

Daily Mirror

US announces new embassies in major Pacific push as it jostles with China for influence in region

Vice-president Kamala Harris has announced postings in Kiribati and Tonga as leaders gather in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum

The Guardian - AU

Today's rugby news as Springboks superstar plots to 'dominate' Dan Biggar and Tonga stunned again

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Tonga climb to second in league rankings

Tonga are now the world's second-ranked rugby league nation, while Australia remains stuck at fourth having not played since 2019.

AAP

The Pacific’s spiralling debt – and what governments can do about it

Rising debt and declining income seem to add up to an austere future for Pacific Island nations. But belt-tightening may make things worse.

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Bristol Bears star Charles Piutau left out by Tonga after star showing on debut

Tonga face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday

Bristol Post

Sione's clean water dream flows to Tonga

After a natural disaster hit his homeland in January, the former professional rugby league player was determined to do more to help the people of Tonga, but now, with the help of Hunter firms and a large donation from former Newcastle lord mayor Jeff McCloy, Sione Finefeuiaki is about to…

Newcastle Herald

Why Leicester Ofa Ki Wales Twickenham Fainga'anuku was given such a rugby name

Fainga'anuku is the son of former Tonga international prop Malakai Fainga'anuku

Wales Online

Kiwis dominate Tonga in big RL Test win

New Zealand have overcome a passionate crowd to run away comfortable winners 26-6 over Tonga in their rugby league Test in Auckland.

AAP

Ferns return to Test match action in style

The Kiwi Ferns have put on a clinic at Mt Smart Stadium in their first Test match in two years, beating Tonga 50-12.

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New Zealand takes down Tonga, PNG beats Fiji, and Samoa runs over Cook Islands in Pacific Tests

PNG edges Fiji to wrap up a day of Pacific Test football, after New Zealand beat Tonga 26-6 at an electric Mt Smart Stadium and Samoa thumped Cook Islands 42-12.

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Gunnedah farmers hope royal visit will ease worker shortages

The northern New South Wales town of Gunnedah hopes a royal visit and sister city ties with Tonga will help with widespread farm labour shortages.

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Ross Thompson keen to grab tour chance and add to Scotland caps against Argentina

AFTER winning one solitary cap to date against Tonga last autumn, Ross Thompson has what appears to be an ideal chance to add to his tally in the…

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As Samoa looks to begin again, it's time for rugby league's sleeping giant to awaken

It's been a lean few years for Samoa, but the island nation still has the potential to become an international rugby league powerhouse.

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Kiwis Test team a Warriors-free zone

New Zealand have named their line-up for Saturday's rugby league Test against Tonga, including an exciting halves combination of Dylan Brown and Jahrome Hughes.

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Australian sunsets and sunrises continue to dazzle in wake of Tonga volcanic eruption

Dazzling sunsets and sunrises observed across Australia in recent weeks are being linked to the long-lasting impacts of an undersea volcanic eruption in Tonga six months ago — and experts say they could continue for another year.

Daily Mirror

Whale seen lurking under tourist boat in extraordinary moment caught on camera

Tourists on a boat trip in the sea surrounding the Ha'apai islands of Tonga first spotted a mother humpback resting on the water before her baby came to join her

AAP

Bromwich returns to Kiwis captaincy

Melbourne skipper Jesse Bromwich has been returned to the New Zealand Test captaincy, replacing retired Benji Marshall, with the Kiwis facing Tonga on Saturday.

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Tapine buzzing for epic New Zealand clash

Star Canberra and New Zealand prop Joe Tapine admits the prospect of playing Saturday's match against Tonga in his home country is an emotional one.

The Conversation

In the Solomon Islands, Wong takes first tentative steps in repairing a strained relationship

Foreign Minister Penny Wong was no doubt expecting a cooler reception than her three previous visits to the Pacific when she touched down in Honiara last Friday. The Solomon Islands government website had not even listed the Australian minister’s visit – but it did note the first visit of a…

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Can Tonga turn their golden generation into a new era of stars?

Tonga is blessed with an extraordinary crop of talent, headed by Jason Taumalolo. But how does international rugby league's newest powerhouse turn that into a sustainable future?

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