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KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Hon. Minister of Sports and Recreation, Laumatiamanu Ringo Mathew Purcell at the Lakapi Samoa – World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024 Official Welcome 8 April 2024 – STA Fale Samoa.
SAMOA, April 7 - E muamua ona ou fa’atulou atu i le paia ma le mamalu ua aofaga potopoto i lenei taeao liu-ga-lua, i le sūsū i lau susuga i le ta’ita’i o le Sauniga; Afifio sui mamalu ole Kapeneta ole tatou Malo fa’apea sui mamalu ole Palemene o...
Owner: Samoan Government
Turning Trash into Treasure: Diverse Groups Participate in Innovative Plastic Repurposing Training in Tonga
In a recent initiative spearheaded by the Pacific Tourism Organisation(SPTO) through its Pacific Tourism Waste Action Initiatives (PTWAI), thirty-six participants from various community organisations, including Lavame’a T’a’e’iloa for Disable...
Mana College students embrace Tongan culture in a sports and cultural exchange
A group of 38 consisting of netball players and staff from Mana College visited Tonga on a sports and cultural exchange with Tonga Tourism and the Tonga Netball Association 27th September – 3rd October, 2023. The exchange was part of the vision of...
NZ Māori Tourism Shares Māori Culture With Tongan Delegation In A Cultural Exchange
A Tongan delegation led by the CEO of the Ministry of Tourism, Mr. Viliami Takau traveled to New Zealand on the 23rd – 30th August, 2023 organized by the NZ Māori Tourism. The ‘Māori-Tonga Cultural Exchange’ included visiting different Māori...
Heilala Festival 2023 – Tonga’s Royal Cultural Extravaganza Returns
The Ministry of Tourism (Kingdom of Tonga) in close collaboration with the Heilala Committee will be hosting the 43rd Annual Heilala Festival 2023 with the theme “Tonga My Kingdom” commencing on Monday 26th June – Friday 7th July at the Heilala...
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE MINSITER OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND CULTURE; HON. SEUULA IOANE AT THE APTC SAMOA GRADUATION 2023 – (16 March 2023)
SAMOA, March 16 - Rev. Seilala Luamanuvae Ministers of Cabinet Members of the Parliament Ms Claire McGeechan, Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Samoa Chief Executive Officers of Government Agencies and Private Sectors Nicki Baird, APTC...
Owner: Samoan Government
Pacific Earth Ovens – The Preserved Art of Ancient Cooking
As islanders, the people of the Pacific obtain their protein from the abundant fish in the Pacific Ocean. Along with fish, the Pacific is also renowned for its unique chicken, pork and beef dishes which are often accompanied with vegetable staples...
Labour Mobility Applicants – Interview and Fitness Assessment, 23rd and 24th August, 2022
Labour Mobility Applicants – Interview and Fitness Assessment, 23rd and 24th August, 2022 From: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Labour Mobility Unit Attention: SOLOMON ISLANDS / AUSTRALIA LABOUR MOBILITY APPLICANTS August 2021...
Owner: Solomonese Government
Art project fosters resilience and knowledge across Pacific | University of Canterbury
Photo caption: UC Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies 2025 Artist in Residence Tiana Malina Te Rongopatahi Mo’iha is an educator, musician, artist, activist and cultural innovator. A Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiian), Tongan, Filipino wahine...
Owner: The National Tribune Australia
Art Project Fosters Resilience And Knowledge Across Pacific
Press Release – University of Canterbury Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva, UC Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific, said her appointment was a significant addition to the Universitys creative and cultural landscape. Cultural leader Tiana Malina Te...
Owner: Thompson Family & Jeremy Rose
Tongan engineer recognised as Next Generation Leader in infrastructure
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Pacific Media Network
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From shadowing her mother during night shifts as a child to becoming a structural engineer and a leader in Aotearoa New Zealand’s infrastructure sector, Karina Kaufusi’s journey is one of perseverance, cultural grounding, and representation. The...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Sport in brief: September 16, 2025
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Morning Star
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MEN’S FOOTBALL: Jamie Vardy made his debut for Cremonese in Italy’s Serie A on Monday night after coming as a 59th-minute substitute in their 0-0 draw at Verona. The 38-year-old joined the northern Italian club on a free transfer and signed a...
Owner: Kenneth Cameron
Ex-NRL centre joins new team to continue rugby league playing career
Konrad Hurrell, a former NRL centre for the Gold Coast Titans and New Zealand Warriors, has agreed to sign with a new team, which will see him continue his rugby league playing career. After being de-registered by Super League outfit St Helens...
Owner: James Spinks & Nick Splitter
2025 Pacific Championships: What will Tonga’s 21-man squad look like?
The 2025 Pacific Championships are approaching, and for the first time, Australia will not take part in the tournament. This will see New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga go head-to-head for bragging rights. Aiming to go one better than 2024 when they...
Owner: James Spinks & Nick Splitter
How to watch Champions League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free games
Watch Champions League 2025/26 live streams as Paris Saint-Germain attempt to successfully defend the title they won courtesy of a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in last season’s final. The revamped Champions League proved to be a huge success last...
Owner: Future PLC
Rugby: Japan beat Tonga 62-24 in Pacific Nations Cup semifinal
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The Mainichi
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Japan prop Shuhei Takeuchi runs with the ball during a Pacific Nations Cup rugby semifinal against Tonga at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, on Sept. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of JRFU)(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan booked...
Owner: The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.
#entertainment Billy T Award nominees announced
Role Funding: On Saturday night a talented group of emerging comedians from across Aotearoa competed for a coveted spot as one of the Billy T Award nominees for the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo. Named after comedy...
Owner: UMA Broadcasting Ltd
Japan thumps Tonga 62-24 in first PNC Cup semi-final
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Fijivillage
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Japan extended their unbeaten streak against Tonga to over a decade with a commanding 62-24 victory in the first Asahi Dry Pacific Nations Cup semi-final this morning. The first half saw both teams battling fiercely for control, with an impressive...
Owner: William Parkinson
