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Tonga's bold new brass adventure
RNZ
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July 22, 2025
First rehearsal of the National Youth Brass Band of Tonga. Photo: Reverend 'Eloni Tu'akoi Niu Sometimes, good things come out of tragedy. On Christmas Eve 2016, a bus carrying the Mailefihi Siu'ilikutapu College Brass Band crashed down a bank near...
Aid from North Otago to Tonga welcomed
Otago Daily Times
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July 26, 2025
The North Otago community has rallied to brighten the future for many in Tonga as the Pasifika Safe Shelter Trust (PSST) provides much needed farming and school equipment and supplies. The volcanic eruption in 2022 had a devastating impact on the...
BEHIND THE NEWS | ‘Rest in love’ The Fijian who brought the people of the ocean together
The Fiji Times
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August 3, 2025
HE wasn’t born into privilege. He didn’t speak from the high places of power or tradition. But George “Fiji” Veikoso spoke to the people — and for many, he was their voice. Raised in the working-class neighbourhood of Raiwaqa, Suva, by a single...
Tonga Police Band wins top award at Pacific Tattoo
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 22, 2025
The Royal Tonga Police Band has won the Overall Performance Award at the Pacific Police Tattoo in Papua New Guinea. The prestigious honour recognises the most outstanding and well-rounded performance across all participating police bands,...
Tonga Police Band wows crowd at Pacific Police Band Tattoo
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 22, 2025
The Tonga Police Band delivered a captivating performance this morning at the Pacific Police Band Tattoo, held at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby. The band impressed the audience with a dynamic display, incorporating various dancing...
Manly forward sets sights on Tonga rep return
Zero Tackle
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July 24, 2025
Siosiua Taukeiaho has had a tremendous career revival in 2025, returning to the NRL without missing a step. While his form has been commendable for a returning veteran, Taukeiaho has admitted he wants more, with hopes of a call-up to the Tonga...
Tonga joins first Pacific Police Tattoo in PNG
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 21, 2025
The Royal Tonga Police Band is in Papua New Guinea for the first-ever Pacific Police Band Tattoo, scheduled for tomorrow 22 July. This major event in Port Moresby brings together police bands from eight Pacific nations to celebrate law enforcement...
WWE sends heartbreaking message after Seth Rollins' successful MITB cash-in on CM Punk at SummerSlam 2025
Sportskeeda
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August 3, 2025
WWE has posted a comment in response to CM Punk's short-lived world title reign ending at SummerSlam 2025. Punk won the World Heavyweight Title from Gunther and lost it to a returning Seth Rollins mere minutes later. The main event of Night One of...
"Why Paul why?" - Triple H receives unhappy text from major name after WWE SummerSlam 2025
Sportskeeda
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August 3, 2025
A popular star couldn't believe what happened at SummerSlam and texted Triple H to express his disappointment over the result of the main event. American actor O'Shea Jackson Jr. revealed that he texted The Game after the show. Seth Rollins made a...
Mi-kaisha Unveils Photo Diary Of Her Time Spent At New York City's Prestigious Music School
The Music.com.au
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July 24, 2025
More Mi-kaisha Proud Darumbal and Tongan woman, Mi-kaisha, recently made history as the first Aboriginal student to be accepted into the prestigious Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University. On her May-released single, Lean...
WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 Preview – Title changes, massive surprise, Cody Rhodes' Heel Turn
Sportskeeda
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August 3, 2025
WWE SummerSlam Night One is now officially in the books, and fans have not been able to catch their breath after all the excitement last night. After an action-packed first night garnered all the attention and had the fans talking, Night Two could...
WWE SmackDown Preview: Your Guide to Get Hyped For SummerSlam
Bleeding Cool - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
Posted in: Sports, TV, WWE | Tagged: wrestling, wwe smackdown The Chadster previews tonight's WWE SmackDown! Giulia vs Vega! Priest vs Black! This is REAL wrestling, not like Tony Khan's AEW nonsense! 😤 8ET on USA! 🔥 SmackDown delivers Giulia vs...
Royal Tonga Police Force Band crowned winners at Inaugural Pacific Police Tattoo
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 22, 2025
The Royal Tonga Police Force Band has taken home the coveted Overall Performance award at the inaugural Pacific Police Tattoo, a vibrant musical celebration held today at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby. The event, supported by the...
Is Lions vs First Nations & Pasifika XV on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 21, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Former Dragon linked with return as another prepares to depart
Zero Tackle
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August 1, 2025
Former St George Illawarra Dragon Josh Kerr may return to the club in 2026 as the joint-venture look to add to their front row. While the Red V have a swathe of young forwards coming through - led by the now injured Toby Couchman, and Loko...
Tama Tonga spotted with members of Solo Sikoa's group after officially being removed
Sportskeeda
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July 20, 2025
Tama Tonga has been absent from WWE television for weeks. He was recently spotted with members of Solo Sikoa's group, The Tonga Twins, and Jacob Fatu. Tonga was the first member to join Sikoa's version of The Bloodline. On the SmackDown after...
Folau’s poly-reggae revives Tongan anthems abroad
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 18, 2025
Tongan artist Folau Atuekaho is redefining tradition, blending cultural classics with reggae beats and reaching millions across the globe. With 2.1 million YouTube views and rising, Folau’s soulful rendition of ‘Upē ‘O Siu’ilikutapu has struck a...
Where to watch USA vs. England live stream, TV channel, start time for rugby match
Sporting News
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July 19, 2025
England’s summer tour of the Americas continues with a high-profile showdown in the U.S. capital, as they prepare to square off against the United States on July 19 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Following a rocky start to their Six Nations...
Tupou weeps golden tears as Wallabies win back respect in bittersweet victory
The Guardian
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August 2, 2025
Taniela Tupou let the tears flow. Months before, the Wallabies prop wondered if he had forgotten how to play the game. The Tongan Thor had been reduced to mortality of late, injuries and errors clouding his mind and finding him exiled by Test...
Tonga wins gold in Pacific Nations Cup women’s tennis final
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 10, 2025
Tonga’s women’s tennis doubles team defeated Fiji to claim gold at the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup in American Samoa. Leah Heimuli and Amelia Tatafu delivered a stunning performance in Pago Pago, overcoming Fiji’s Josephine Debalevu and Tarani Kamoe...