Tonga
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Moana Pasifika to leave Super Rugby Pacific in 2026, sparking Pasifika representation concerns
Moana Pasifika faces a pivotal moment as it plans to leave Super Rugby Pacific after 2026, raising questions about funding, governance, and pathways for Pasifika talent in the professional game.
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Luxon: Pacific Islands Forum Travel to Palau Is On Track Despite Fuel-Price Pressures
Global energy jitters loom over Pacific travel plans for the Palau Forum. Wellington says it stands ready to help if fuel pressures bite, signaling cautious optimism as the region watches oil markets closely.
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Tongan King Tupou VI Pays Condolence Visit at Fiji State House for Late Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
King Tupou VI makes a private stop at Fiji’s State House to pay respects to the late former president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. The quiet moment among regional leaders hints at deep, enduring ties between Tonga and Fiji and a shared history that continues to shape the Pacific.
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Fijiana eye strong Oceania opener against Tonga as fresh faces blend with veterans
Fijiana XV blends fresh faces with seasoned leaders as they gear up for a tough Oceania Championship opener against Tonga. After cyclone disruptions tested their prep, the team leans on defence, physicality, and a surge of domestically developed talent stepping onto the international stage.
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Tonga to fly national flags at half-mast for Fiji’s former president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau’s state funeral
Flagpoles across the Kingdom of Tonga will dip to half-mast in a solemn tribute on April 17, 2026. The move honors Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, a Pacific leader whose ties to Fiji and Tonga reflect the region’s deep-rooted bonds.
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Fiji’s Fijiana XV name 12 Marama Cup players to face Tonga in Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship after cyclone disruption
Disrupted by last week’s cyclone, Fiji’s Fijiana XV gear up for a bruising showdown with Tonga at Churchill Park. A wave of Marama Cup debuts signals a fresh development path for Fiji rugby as the team chases momentum in the Oceania Championship. Kickoff is at 4:30pm.
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King Tupou VI Arrives in Fiji for State Funeral of Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Emphasizing Fiji–Tonga Royal Ties
King Tupou VI’s arrival in Fiji sets the tone for a week of royal tributes in mourning for Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. A showcase of enduring Fiji-Tonga ties unfolds as regional leaders gather for carefully choreographed ceremonies marking a significant farewell.
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Tongan King Tupou VI to lead tribute as Ratu Epeli Nailatikau lies in state at Fiji’s State House
King Tupou VI’s planned tribute to the late statesman signals a rare royal gesture steeped in Pacific family ties. As the three-day reguregu unfolds on Bau Island, ancestral protocols and iTaukei rites set the stage for a solemn farewell.
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Tonga’s Lord Vaea Named Interim Chair of the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly
Times are shifting in the Pacific as Tonga steps into a central leadership role within a new inter-parliamentary forum. With governance and climate resilience shaping the agenda, the upcoming September gathering could mark a turning point for regional cooperation.
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Pacific Islands Forum reports progress on the 2050 Blue Pacific Strategy, but capacity and funding gaps slow rollout
A regional blueprint for the Pacific’s future is making headway, but capacity gaps and funding shortfalls are slowing the path from plan to people’s everyday lives. With uneven national buy-in and patchy rollout across sectors, momentum now hinges on stronger partnerships, clearer accountability, and turning policy into tangible outcomes.