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Pacific children's doctors support specialists in Tonga

A medical team spent the week at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku’alofa, and says many specialist procedures can now be done in Tonga.

Pacific MorningsFri, 24 Nov

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Pacific Games 2023: What you should know from its spectacular opening to its rich history

The 17th Pacific Games launched with a bang, treating spectators with a display of fireworks, performances and proud Pacific atheles and officials.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 20 Nov

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Tongan scientist wins Cranwell Medal for supporting Pacific communities through Covid-19

The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) awards respected Tongan immunologist.

Courtney Sina MeredithThu, 16 Nov

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What’s next for Mate Ma’a Tonga? Tongan league legend says the youthful talent of MMT will carry their team forward

John Hopoate joined PMN Tonga after spending time in the UK with the Mate Ma’a Tonga during their historic English series.

Matt ManukuoFri, 10 Nov

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New book honours heartfelt wish of the late Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu

The book Tonga: Fonua 'a Kainga has been translated into English from its original 2015 Tongan written version.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 09 Nov

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Tongan brothers aiming to inspire Pacific youth to take up tennis

A pair of Ōtara-based Pacific Games gold medalists are gearing up to take on some of best tennis players in Auckland.

Torika Tokalau, Senior Stuff JournalistThu, 09 Nov

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Families affected by Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai disaster find refuge in new homes

Habitat for Humanity NZ have built eight new homes in Tonga for families devastated by the tsunami and earthquake disaster in January 2022.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 06 Nov

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Paying the price: Ngatu conference highlights loss of traditional methods and dangers of digital

The Tapa Talanoa Collective hosted the first Ngatu Conference last month, talking about the significance of ngatu in preserving indigenous knowledge, and what the future might hold.

Khalia StrongThu, 02 Nov

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Son of visionary scholar Professor ‘Epeli Hau’ofa accepts late father’s honorary doctorate

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, bestows posthumous award to Pacific trailblazer.

Courtney Sina MeredithThu, 19 Oct

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Emotional welcome ceremony for Fijian pilgrims flown from Israel

255 pilgrims land in Suva after charter flight brings them home from war-torn Israel.

PMN NewsThu, 12 Oct

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