Moana Pasifika cut from Super Rugby Pacific after New Zealand Rugby rejects rescue bid
The two Governments were proposing to use aid and development funding they had already received from New Zealand’s…
South Auckland illegal money lender Ilaisaane Malupo sentenced over unregistered loans
Malupo faced up to one year’s imprisonment and a fine of up to $100,000 for a representative charge…
Barbara Dreaver on the time she uncovered drug trafficking in Tonga
The new memoir from 1News’ Pacific correspondent reads like a thriller – it covers her early years growing…
Tongan rugby league star Eli Katoa aims for return as he recovers from brain surgery
“My recovery is going well and hopefully I can keep ticking all of the boxes that I need!…
Eli Katoa ruled out of 2026 NRL season after repeated head knocks in Kiwis clash
“In consultation with our doctor and neuro specialists, Eli will not return to training this pre-season and won’t…
Kiwis v Tonga: Shaun Johnson ‘angry’ over Eli Katoa head knocks, calls for heads to roll
Speaking on his podcast the Play On Sport Show, Johnson, who played 35 tests for the Kiwis, said…
Kiwis v Tonga: Hawaiian-Tongan superstar singer Josh Tatofi to perform national anthem and hits at tomorrow’s game
Tatofi has a huge fan base in New Zealand and around the Pacific region. The singer grew up…
Auckland mayor and police urge safe celebrations for Kiwis v Tonga league clash
With the Kiwis hosting Mate Ma’a Tonga, police are expecting a bumper crowd on Sunday at Eden Park…
Kiwis v Tonga: New Zealand enforcer Joseph Tapine says huge Tongan crowd will ‘fuel the fire’
That was illustrated in the 24-18 win over Samoa two weeks ago. Though the Kiwi support was decent,…
Tongan Queen calls on New Zealand artists to help revive and take its tapa tradition to the world
One hundred Tongan women from 20 villages participated in the ngatu workshop in Tongatapu. Photo / Supplied Gillies…