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After Tala Tonga, 3 stars who can join Solo Sikoa’s new Bloodline in WWE
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
The Bloodline saga has been featuring major twists and turns every week in WWE since the beginning, and fans have still not been able to believe how far the story has come. Since 2020, the story has featured some major twists and turns, and one of...
List of All Popular WWE Superstars Who Are Absent From Television
The Times of India
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Some of the well-known WWE Superstars are absent from the television (Image via Getty Images) The most hectic part of being a WWE wrestler is being on the road for the majority of the year. If that number is taken into account, then it amounts to...
PNG still a threat to Fiji
Fiji Sun
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July 4, 2025
PNG led 2-0 at halftime with two quick goals for Marie Kaipu while Samoa scored their lone goal to Xevani Salanoa. Papua New Guinea midfielder Michaelyre Butubu shields the ball away from Samoa’s Oteta Kitiona during their Group A clash of the OFC...
Million dollar bonds to fund micro business growth
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 28, 2025
The government has announced that it will issue new policy that mandates banks allocate shares of a $30 million local bonds specifically for small and micro-businesses. It is designed to ensure benefits extend beyond major businesses. Hon....
Tongan RSE workers thrive in Hawke’s Bay after cyclone disaster
Pacific Media Network
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Hundreds of Tongans are working in Hawke's Bay under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, two years after Cyclone Gabrielle left them stranded. A Tongan government official says around 1800 workers are engaged in pruning and harvesting...
Tama Tonga sends a cryptic message after his brothers join Solo Sikoa's new Bloodline at WWE Night of Champions
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
Tama Tonga has reacted to Solo Sikoa forming his new Bloodline at the WWE Night of Champions Premium Live Event. At the show, Tama's brothers, Tonga Loa and Hikuleo, joined forces with Sikoa. Sikoa defeated Fatu to win the WWE United States...
5 stars who can join the Bloodline saga on WWE SmackDown
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
The Bloodline's latest chapter will seemingly focus on the rivalry between Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. Sikoa became the first man to pin The Samoan Werewolf in singles action in WWE at Night of Champions, winning the United States Championship....
10 Best Rugby Players In The World | FloRugby's Top 100
FloRugby - Texas
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July 4, 2025
These are the rugby players who shift momentum, silence crowds and win titles. The top 10 of the FloRugby Top 100 isn’t just about talent—it’s about impact. From World Cup finals to club championships, this group shows up when it matters most....
Canberra opens door to supporting Pacific rugby cash plea
Financial Review
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July 4, 2025
The Albanese government has opened the door to financially supporting a $150 million pitch from Tonga, Samoa and Fiji for rugby union, amid efforts by China to use sports diplomacy to build influence in the Pacific. But one former diplomat...
WWE Smackdown: UK start time, segments announced and your next PLE
Chad
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July 4, 2025
New threats, new challenges and your 2025 King and Queen of the Ring make up your WWE Smackdown viewing this evening The King and Queen of the Ring are to be in attendance on this evening’s episode of WWE Smackdown. Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill...
Today's rugby news as Wales international switches allegiances and 'richest game in rugby' proposed
Wales Online
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July 4, 2025
These are your rugby headlines on Friday, July 4 Halaholo gets Tonga call-up Willis Halaholo has been named in the Tonga squad for this summer's Pacific Nations Cup. Halaholo won 10 caps for Wales after moving to the country in 2016 and making...
Building Pacific capacities to support trade and market access
Pacific Community (SPC)
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To strengthen the skills of Pacific biosecurity, border control, exporter representatives and relevant stakeholders in using Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS) databases and platforms, a regional capacity-building workshop is underway in...
TONGA SAYS RAPID KWACHA GAINS ARE POLITICAL MANIPULATION, PREDICTS ARTIFICIAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS.
Zambian Observer
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June 23, 2025
TONGA SAYS RAPID KWACHA GAINS ARE POLITICAL MANIPULATION, PREDICTS ARTIFICIAL ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS. By:Sun FM TV Reporter The opposition Third Liberation Movement has described the recent rapid appreciation of the Kwacha...
Tonga's Lulutai breaking even, in talks with investor
Ch-Aviation
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June 23, 2025
Lulutai Airlines (L8, Tongatapu) is breaking even after years of losses, the Kaniva Tonga digital newspaper reports citing Tonga's deputy prime minister, Taniela Fusimalohi. At the same time, the government has reportedly ruled out additional...
Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby survival in doubt amid financial struggles
The New Zealand Herald
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June 26, 2025
And the Herald has been told that World Rugby, which has been a foundation partner of Moana – pumping about $1.7m a year into the club as part of a high-performance plan to develop players for Samoa and Tonga – is looking to reduce or possibly...
Air Chathams chief executive Craig Emeny hands over to son Duane Emeny
The New Zealand Herald
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July 3, 2025
He first went to the Chatham Islands as a pilot in 1982, aged 25, and started the airline to connect the Chatham Islands and Pitt Island to the mainland. Craig was proud of what he had achieved as founder and chief executive. “It’s been everything...
Moana Pasifika’s future in doubt amid financial struggles despite success on the pitch
The New Zealand Herald
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June 25, 2025
Through its inception and first three seasons the team received some $8 million in New Zealand Government help. About $5m were grants or similar, but $3m was a Sport New Zealand loan. That loan was fully drawn down in 2023 and payments are now due...
Tonga Ministry of Health hit with cyberattack affecting website, IT systems
The Record
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June 20, 2025
Tonga’s top health official warned the island country’s residents that a ransomware attack has taken down its National Health Information System. The Ministry of Health published statements on Wednesday explaining that it is dealing with a...
WWE SmackDown Spoilers: 4 Surprises to expect on tonight's show - Two major returns; Jacob Fatu's new team
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
This week's episode of SmackDown will not air live as usual. The episode was pre-taped after this week's episode of Monday Night RAW. Since it was pre-taped, the results have already been spoiled before its global release. The show was filled with...
VIDEO: The best debuts and WWE returns in 2025 (so far)
Cageside Seats
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July 4, 2025
I love when WWE puts out videos like this: We’re officially halfway through the year now and WWE didn’t miss the opportunity to mark the occasion with a video looking back on the many debuts and returns we have seen from the company in 2025. It...