Tonga’s election is today, but thousands of citizens in Australia can’t vote
Tonga heads to the polls today for its general election, but citizens living abroad, including in Australia, won't be casting their vote.
From a small...
Tongan voters focused on worsening drug crisis and corruption concerns as nation heads to the ballot box today
While climate change and COVID-19 have dominated the news cycle, Tonga's battle with corruption and drug use are also front of mind for the...
Polls in Tonga open for 2021 election, Lord Fusitu’a vacate seat
About 60,000 Tongan voters are able to vote in a new government today.
They will be electing 17 People's Representatives for the 26-member legislature.
The 33...
One-third of people in Pacific paid a bribe in the last year, says corruption report
Survey of more than 6,000 people by Transparency International is the most comprehensive look at corruption in the Pacific region to date
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62,253 votes expected for 26 seats, Tongan Supervisor of Elections calls for people to vote and make it count
By Iliesa Tora
Tongan Supervisor of Elections Pita Viki has two simple message for all 62,253 eligible voters who are going to vote around Tonga...
Australia steps onboard Fijian Drua journey through its Pacificaus Sports Programme
The Fijian Drua, Super Rugby’s newest franchise, today welcomed aboard the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports programme as a sponsor of the Club.
The three-year sponsorship...
Steady ahead as Super Rugby Pacific draw is revealed! Fijian Drua face the Blues in the historic first match on 19 February
The Fijian Drua embark on their historic Super Rugby journey with an away match in Auckland against the Blues on 19 February 2022.
The Super...
Fijian Drua could play at home in 2022
The Fijian Drua could yet play on home soil in the inaugural campaign in Super Rugby Pacific.
The team was slated to play all their...
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