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All Blacks crush Tonga in last game before World Cup
The All Blacks have laid out an emphatic pre-World Cup statement this afternoon in Hamilton, beating Tonga 92-7.
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'E Papa' to unite two Pacific sporting nations
An iconic New Zealand song from the Whanganui River will echo across the pitch during the first test match of the Oceania cup. Mate Ma'a Tonga co-founder Will Ilolahia says this is an opportunity to not only showcase Polynesian culture but to also unite two nations in the sporting realm.
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Kiwi Ferns prepape to host Fetū Samoa
The highly anticipated Oceania Cup promises an all-Pacific double header with the Kiwi Ferns set to take on Fetu Samoa women's team before the Kiwis battle it out with Mate Ma'a Tonga on June 22 at Mt Smart Stadium.
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NRL investigates "Dance Monkey Dance" remark
Auckland DJ, Alfred Aholelei aka DJ Algoodie, has alleged that racist remarks were directed at Tongan supporters during the Tonga v Australia match on the weekend.
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Mate Ma'a fandom feverish ahead of Kangaroo clash
Tens of thousands of Tonga Mate Ma'a faithfuls will be cheering their team on to victory tonight as they take on the Kangaroo world champs. Mate Ma’a fandom is feverish on the streets of South Auckland where their greatest fan base resides.
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Māori King calls for aid to help Cyclone-struck Tonga
The Māori king is calling for donations to help the people of Tonga who are still recovering from Cyclone Gita. King Tuheitia Paki's son, Te Ariki Tamaroa has just returned from the island.
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Waahi Pā opens doors for Cylone Gita donations
Waahi Pā in Huntly has opened up its doors to those wishing to drop off items to be sent to families in Tonga who are still suffering from the effects of Cyclone Gita.
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Tongan families remain resilient post-Gita
Tonga will receive $10mil in funding from New Zealand for recovery post-Gita, the worst cyclone to ravage the region in 60 years. $7mil is allocated for schools and $3mil for Tonga’s electricity network.
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PM Ardern visits Tongan Primary School hit by Cyclone Gita
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this morning visited Faso Government Primary school, which was hit hard by Cyclone Gita.