The MetService has warned New Zealanders should prepare for the impact of Cyclone Gita next week.
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Worst cyclone to hit Tonga in 60 years
A state of emergency has been declared in Tonga following destructive winds and flooding in Tonga. There's been severe flooding and significant damage to hundreds of buildings in the capital, Nuku'alofa.
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Tropical Cyclone Gita tearing through the Pacific
Tongan communities are preparing for the worst ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gita. Expected to be upgraded to a category 5 storm, it has been forecasted to hit the Pacific island this evening.
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Auckland flooded with Tongan flags ahead of match
The biggest game of rugby league the country will see kicks off tonight as Mate Ma'a Tonga take on England in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Mount Smart Stadium. It is the first time the Tongan team has reached the semi-final.
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Public disruption expected without designated Tongan fan zone
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board of the council declined a Tongan community proposal for a family zone to watch the Rugby League semi-final match between Tonga and England in Auckland this weekend. But the Tongan Advisory Council chairman Melino Maka believes a designated area will alleviate any potential disorderly behaviour.
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Mate Ma'a Tongan fever hits Hamilton
Mate Ma'a Tonga fandom fever has hit Hamilton like a red sea with Tongan fans gathering in droves ahead of the Kiwis v Tonga clash tonight at FMG Stadium in Waikato.
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Māori Television has withdrawn the series Jonah from Tonga.
Māori Television has withdrawn the series Jonah from Tonga.
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Pacific companies here to test NZ Market
More than 70 delegates from all over the Pacific were officially welcomed onto Te Mahurehure Marae in Auckland. They say New Zealand trade with the Pacific needs to be corrected.
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Fitting farewell for Tongan All Black Lauaki
Many gathered in West Auckland today to farewell former Chiefs and All Blacks flanker Sione Lauaki who passed away earlier this week. Those that turned up included friends, family and many from the rugby community.
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Whānau Ora assist Tongan victims of Gisborne bus crash
Pasifika Futures Whānau Ora was part of a support network on the ground immediately to offer comfort and support to families of victims of the Gisborne bus crash on Christmas Eve.