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NZ charity requests for urgent help to fix its broken medical aid ship

Medical aid ship stranded in Fiji | Loop Tonga A New Zealand charity is asking for urgent help to fix its broken medical aid ship stranded in Fiji.

Two iconic buildings in central Nuku'alofa burnt to the ground

Tonga’s two iconic buildings burnt to the ground | Loop Tonga Two iconic buildings in central Nuku'alofa in Tonga were burnt to the ground on Sunday morning.

Israeli troops begins major ground offensive in the Palestinian enclave

Israeli forces attack north Gaza's main city from both sides | Loop Tonga Israeli troops and tanks attacked Gaza's main northern city from both sides on Monday, three days after they began a major ground offensive in the Palestinian enclave that has drawn more international appeals for civilians to be protected.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell named World Rugby coach of the year

Andy Farrell lands coach of the year despite Ireland quarter final exit | Loop Tonga Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been named World Rugby coach of the year for 2023.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell named World Rugby coach of the year

Andy Farrell lands coach of the year despite Ireland quarter final exit | Loop Vanuatu Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been named World Rugby coach of the year for 2023.

Tonga government to assist outer islands to convert seawater into drinking water

Tonga's government to provide desalination machines to the outer islands | Loop Tonga Tonga's government is planning to provide desalination machines to the outer islands to convert seawater into drinking water during the current drought caused by El Niño conditions.

Team Fiji athletes now in the final countdown to the highly anticipated Pacific Games

Team Fiji athletes medically cleared, ready for SolGames23 | Loop Tonga Athletes Commission Representative for the Pacific Games to the Solomon Islands, William Bennion, eagerly reveals that the athletes are now in the final countdown to the highly anticipated Pacific Games.

Cause of Mathew Perry’s death remains unknown

Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests | Loop Tonga The cause of Matthew Perry's death is unknown and has been "deferred" pending further investigation.

Former Fiji PM concerned for Fijian troops in the Middle East

Israel-Gaza conflict: Fiji's former leader and humanitarian groups criticise Pacific vote against UN resolution | Loop Tonga Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is concerned for Fijian troops in the Middle East after the majority of Pacific states - including Fiji - voted against a United Nations resolution for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Saia Piukala to step down in his role once he takes up his position as WHO Regional Director

Tonga’s Minister of Health Saia Piukala to step down from his role once he joins WHO | Loop Tonga Tonga's Minister of Health Saia Piukala says he will step down in his role once he takes up his new position as WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Region Office early next year.

World Rugby unveils 2023 Men’s Dream Team of the Year

France and Ireland dominate World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year | Loop Tonga World Rugby has unveiled the 2023 Men’s Dream Team of the Year, an XV stacked with bruising physicality, electric pace and otherworldly skillsets.

Eddie Jones resigned as Australia coach in the wake of the calamitous World Cup campaign

Eddie Jones quits as Australia coach after World Cup debacle | Loop Tonga Eddie Jones has resigned as Australia coach in the wake of the calamitous World Cup campaign but wants one more job in charge of a test team before retirement, the 63-year-old told The Australian newspaper in an interview on Sunday.