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Fiji Fijiana XV Target Sixth Oceania Crown Under Interim Coach Mike Legge in 2026 Championship
Fiji’s Fijiana XV chase a sixth Oceania crown while grooming a new generation under interim coach Mike Legge. A blend of experience and youth will be tested across the April 17–25 championship, starting against Tonga at Churchill Park and culminating in Ba. Expect a season where regional dominance meets a push for depth and international…
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Tonga’s TOML sponsorship risks offshore investor-state arbitration, warns PANG analysis
Fresh legal analysis raises red flags about Tonga’s sponsorship deal with an offshore mining operator, warning the contract could grant sweeping protections to investors and invite costly international disputes. As global rules for deep-sea mining are debated, critics say the agreement could curb Tonga’s policy space and highlight the need for stronger safeguards and transparency.
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Fiji to stage three-test Oceania Rugby Women’s XV Championship in April 2026 with Tonga and Samoa
Fiji will host a landmark three-test series featuring Fiji, Tonga and Samoa in April 2026. Beyond the matchups, the event spotlights grassroots pathways, safeguarding, and the next generation of Pacific women’s rugby talent.
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Luxon Heads to Samoa and Tonga for Key Talks With New Pacific Leaders
New Zealand’s prime minister heads to Samoa and Tonga for the first wide-ranging talks with the newly installed Pacific leaders, backed by a cross-sector delegation. The trip signals a renewed push on prosperity, security and closer people-to-people ties, timed with changes to regional travel rules.
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Tonga Sets Minimum Marriage Age at 18 Under New Civil Registrations and Digital ID Act
Tonga enshrines 18 as the universal marriage age, ending the parental-consent pathway that teens once relied on. Advocates celebrate a protective milestone tied to broader civil-registration reforms, with the practical steps and enforcement still to be clarified.
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Fiji to Host Oceania Women’s XV Championship with Tonga and Samoa in April Tests
Fiji is set to host a compact Oceania Rugby Women’s XV Championship this April, a fast-paced three-match series featuring Fiji, Tonga and Samoa across Lautoka and Ba. With safeguarding front and center and pathways expanding, the event signals a new era for Pacific women’s rugby and a sprint of high-stakes international action.