Tama Tonga spotted with members of Solo Sikoa's group after officially being removed

Tama Tonga has been absent from WWE television for weeks. He was recently spotted with members of Solo Sikoa's group, The Tonga Twins, and Jacob Fatu. Tonga was the first member to join Sikoa's version of The Bloodline. On the SmackDown after...

The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban

The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...

The Polynesian connection: Love, war and trade linked Samoa, Tonga and Fiji before the Europeans' arrival

Our Islands Our People By Raquel Bagnol The three islands of West Polynesia—Samoa, Tonga and Fiji—already had close interactions about 3,000 years ago, long before European explorers arrived in the Pacific. Polynesians formed alliances with their...

Kiwi travellers urged to prioritise health insurance as dengue outbreaks surge across the Pacific

Travellers from New Zealand planning a getaway to tropical destinations are being urged to grab comprehensive travel insurance, as dengue fever cases continue to climb in certain Pacific countries. Fiji has been particularly hit hard, reporting...

Fiji Airways Unveils New Pacific Rim Menu and On-Demand Dining for Business Class Travellers

Airline raises the bar on inflight experience with premium locally inspired dishes and a refreshed economy cabin service NADI, Fiji, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fiji Airways is introducing a series of new onboard experiences beginning with a...

Caribbean Matters: Trump pushes travel bans while region plans to open borders

Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. While much of the recent reporting...

Pacific Championships double-header: What you need to know

The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns are set for blockbuster rugby league double header at Eden Park. Photo: Photosport Kiwi Ferns vs Jillaroos 3.35pm Sunday November 2 Eden Park Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Kiwis vs Tonga XIII 6.05pm Sunday November 2...

Australia v Lions live: Latest score as tourists make dream start to first Test showdown in Brisbane

Andy Farrell insists Lions will not take weakened Wallabies lightly in first Test Andy Farrell has insisted that his British and Irish Lions will not be overconfident against Australia rugby after urging his side to have no regrets in the first...

Tonga PM confirms recovery and resilience building plan needs TOP$565.8 million”

Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has confirmed to Tonga’s Development Partners that a total of TOP$565.8 million (USD$240 million) is needed to fund the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai Recovery and Resilience Building Plan...

Pacific Workshop to Promote Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism

UN Tourism, in partnership with the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and in collaboration with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), will officially launch the “Development of...

Tonga on alert after measles case confirmed in Auckland

The Ministry of Health is on alert following a confirmed measles case in Auckland, New Zealand, linked to recent overseas travel. Dr Joseph Takai, Chief Medical Officer, told Tonga Broadcasting that while there are no current cases in Tonga, the...

Tongan Artist Collective Selekā Brings Exhibition to South Auckland

Photo: Supplied South Auckland’s Taro Patch Creative continues to redefine community-led Pacific arts with a powerful new exhibition, Tākanga ‘emau fohe, that featured four of Tonga’s most respected contemporary artists that showcased last night....

Miss Heilala embraces her calling to inspire Tonga’s future

“It’s been a whirlwind,” is how Miss Heilala 2025, Siosi'ana Patricia Lavulo Robert Taumoepeau, describes the past few days following her crowning glory last weekend. Speaking from the island Kingdom to PMN Tonga, Taumoepeau shared the...

Fiji welcomes Tonga's bid for a diplomatic mission in Suva

Fiji’s President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has formally acknowledged and expressed keen appreciation for Tonga’s recent declaration of interest in establishing a permanent diplomatic presence in Suva. In a high-level meeting with the King of Tonga,...

Fiji and Tonga reinforce deep rooted bilateral ties

The President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu received a courtesy call Tuesday from Tongan King Tupou VI , reaffirming the long-standing friendship and enduring regional partnership between the two Pacific Island nations. During the high-level...

Visa free Pacific-Australia travel is the next logical step in the relationship

On my first visit to Vanuatu, I spent a week on the island of Pentecost. Among its many colourful inhabitants was a 30-something teacher from the United Kingdom, who’d made his way there on holiday and never left. He’d married, settled into island...

150th Constitution anniversary spurs call for deeper reform

As the kingdom is celebrating its 150th anniversary of its constitution, political expert Dr Malakai Koloamatangi warns the nation’s electoral and constitutional journey remains unfinished. In his recent article, Koloamatangi writes, “Elections...

Eased NZ travel rules welcomed

Samoans are excited and optimistic about New Zealand’s new immigration changes, which allow Pacific Island citizens to be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa. The changes, which came into effect on 6 July 2025, have sparked positive responses...

Dept. of Health posts dengue fever travel alert

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Health has issued a travel health alert on social media after confirmation of three imported cases of dengue fever. The department said the disease was found in travelers who had...

9th Traveler Visits Hawai'i With Dengue Virus

(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently confirmed its ninth travel-related case of dengue in 2025. As of the end of June 2025, the DOH reported eight dengue cases on Oʻahu and one case on Maui. Several countries in...