Son of Tonga legend is being tipped as England’s ‘next Manu Tuilagi’

The Telegraph are all-in on Rekeiti Ma’asi-White as Manu Tuilagi’s long-term heir in both the England and Sale Sharks midfield — and they’re not the only ones. Competition: Get a Chance to Watch the Lions in Australia Tuilagi himself is buzzing...

How expedition cruise operators and suppliers are cruising for knowledge

Cruising these days is about far more than seeing breathtaking views and experiencing luxurious comforts. Today, an increasing number of expedition cruise lines are inviting guests to step into the role of explorer, student and citizen scientist....

NZ backs Tonga’s climate-smart farming with $2.8m

Tonga will receive NZ$2.8 million to enhance climate-resilient agriculture. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters made the announcement today at the Lapaha Packhouse while in Tonga as part of his Pacific Mission delegation....

Foreign Minister wraps up Tonga visit, heading to Hawai'i

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Valu Eke and New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters Photo: RNZ Pacific / Grace Fiavaai The New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded the Tonga leg of his Pacific mission and is now en route...

NZ's Foreign Minister wraps up Tonga visit, heading to Hawai'i

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Valu Eke and New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters Photo: RNZ Pacific / Grace Fiavaai New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded the Tonga leg of his Pacific mission and is now heading to...

BACKTRACKS | Paks’ beacon of hope

This week on Backtracks, we catch up with Pakelo Morris, better known as Paks, a former founding member of the band Rootstrata. Paks plays keyboard and guitar and continues to jam occasionally in the Burning West. The former Marist Brothers...

Ticking Time Bomb: Beautiful Greek island teeming with tourists sits on volcanoes; scientists race to predict next eruption date

Santorini Island volcano eruption: Santorini, a tourist paradise in Greece, was created centuries ago by a volcanic eruption. Now, it is feared that another such underwater volcanic eruption could destroy it. Scientists have rushed to the island,...

Tonga’s new Prime Minister, Dr ‘Aisake Valu Eke

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development is being held at one of the most difficult moments in recent history. At no time in post-Second World War history has the international environment been as challenging as it is...

Tonga eruption likely the world’s largest in 30 years – scientist

Early data from Tonga’s violent volcanic eruption suggests it is the biggest blast since Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines 30 years ago, volcanologist Shane Cronin says. The eruption of the underwater Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano, about 65km...

Scientists predict the Pacific Northwest’s most active undersea volcano will erupt this year

Gosia Wozniacka / oregonlive.com (TNS) An undersea volcano off Oregon’s coast will likely erupt in 2025, scientists say. Known as Axial Seamount, it’s the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest — though one most people haven’t heard of...

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Falcons ahead of Week 9

The connections between head coach Mike Vrabel’s New England Patriots and head coach Raheem Morris’ Atlanta Falcons remain strong this fall. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, nine players currently in the fold have...

New Zealand Continue to Strengthen Relations with Tonga

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs for Tonga and New Zealand, Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala and Deputy PM Rt Hon. Winston Peters. Photo: Matangi Tonga. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says, New Zealand’s relationship with Tonga has been...

EXPERT REACTION: Magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tonga

Pangaimotu Island, Tonga. Photo by Uhooep via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA) Embargoed until: Publicly released: 2025-03-31 13:57 A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tonga overnight triggered a tsunami warning and evacuations. No damage has been reported...

Sir Michael Hill’s superyacht The Beast listed for US$14.5m sale

“I love the fascination of being on the water and the sense of adventure,” Hill told Boat International in 2023. He was a keen angler and Northland, where he grew up, was home to one of his favourite fishing spots, in the Far North. “At the tip of...

Joint Communique – South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting

Department of Defence Defence Ministers or their representatives from Australia, Chile, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga gathered in Viña del Mar for the 10th South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) from 22 to 24...

‘One of the most remarkable’: Sir Michael Hill’s superyacht hits market

Iconic superyacht The Beast, belonging to the late Sir Michael Hill, has hit the global market with a price tag of US$14.5 million. The Beast was listed for sale by Florida-based superyacht brokerage Ikonic Yachts. It is the first time the...

Scientists were shocked by how warm it was in 2023. The following year was even hotter

Planet Observer/Universal Images Group via Getty Images(LONDON) — How warm was 2024? By March, just three months into the year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had already estimated a 55% chance that 2024 would be the warmest...

2010s Again: Are the Patriots Back Among the NFL’s Elite?

With a new coach and an emerging young quarterback, New England is the surprising leader of the AFC East. It leads to the old question: Are they an NFL contender or pretender? We search for answers. The New England Patriots have been one of the...

NZ's Foreign Minister wraps up Tonga visit now heads to Hawai'i

(L-R) Tonga' Prime Minister 'Aisake Valu Eke and New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters Photo: RNZ Pacific/Grace Fiavaai The New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded the Tonga leg of his Pacific mission and is now en...

Disturbing discovery is made THREE times on Australia's doorstep in the space of a few months - as national security expert warns we are powerless

Ghost ships laden with drugs have been spotted sailing closer to Australian shores, with one expert warning the country is not prepared to deal with them. There have been at least three sightings over the last few months of unmanned 'narco subs',...