| 单词 | Tongan |
| 例句 | At the time of Europeans’ arrival in the 18th century, the Tongan chiefdom or state had already become an inter-archipelagal empire. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The distances between islands of the Tongan archipelago, as well as the distances between Tonga and neighboring archipelagoes, were sufficiently modest that a multi-island empire encompassing 40,000 people was eventually established. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z They engaged in regular long-distance trade with Fiji and Samoa, established Tongan settlements in Fiji, and began to raid and conquer parts of Fiji. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z In particular, the Tongan Archipelago lies close enough to the Fijian, Samoan, and Wallis Archipelagoes to have permitted regular voyaging between archipelagoes, and eventually to permit Tongans to undertake the conquest of Fiji. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The influences that informed its language, styles of dress and foundational folklore are pan-Pacific, a pastiche of Fijian, Tongan and Samoan cultures, among others. How Disney's Positioning Moana as the Ultimate Anti-Princess 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z "Maintaining healthy soil is crucial," says Boggiss, who notes that the Tongan family farmers from whom Heilala sources have recently planted windbreaks of Pacific kauri trees and vetiver grass to prevent soil erosion. When it comes to sustainable spices, ‘single-origin’ isn’t everything 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z As Rose and the crew waved back, far, far below, leading the group, was an extremely smart Tongan lady – resplendent in Rose's coat. Rosemary Gill obituary 2011-03-18T18:47:51Z A group of Tongans in New Zealand, where the Frugal Traveler’s ethnic compass seems to have gone through a magnetic field. Frugal Traveler Blog: Notes From a New Zealand Newbie 2012-03-22T18:00:48Z "Harry's Nan's latest ailments, a section exclusively for Tongans, and the legendary Stouffer the Cat" are all promised. 2013 comedy preview: big guns Alexei Sayle and Harry Hill make a welcome return to standup 2012-12-30T19:15:01Z But I did literally stop in my tracks when I walked by a plain, low-slung church and saw a sign noting Masses would be held that afternoon in Samoan and Tongan. Frugal Traveler Blog: In Auckland, Exploring the South Seas Without Setting Sail 2012-04-10T19:43:38Z Samoans are the biggest group, but there are plenty of Tongans, Fijians, Cook Islanders and others who left their tiny nations for all the same reasons migrants everywhere do. Frugal Traveler Blog: In Auckland, Exploring the South Seas Without Setting Sail 2012-04-10T19:43:38Z Born in Australia to a Welsh father and a Tongan mother, Frizell here completed a full set of caps for the nations he is eligible to represent. England hold off dogged Tonga to win series opener 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z For the Tongans, they have to go back to 2003 for the last time they failed to win a match in the tournament. Rugby World Cup pool stage reaches climax with win-or-bust match between Japan and Argentina 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Scotland were expecting some brutality from the Tongan bruisers in Nice and they were probably steeled for some other stuff - some stuff that careered over the line between acceptable physicality and reckless ferocity. Scotland dominate to get job done amid Tonga tempest 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Sunday is an enormous opportunity against a gigantic Tongan pack - a World Cup debut he's waited a long time for and a shot at reminding potential employers how good he can be. 'High stakes' World Cup debut as Sutherland fights for future 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z As a result, Tongans will be without their main internet connection for several weeks. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Shaun Wane's side struggled to shake off the dogged Tongans, but the hosts regained the lead when Johnstone touched down in the corner following a brilliant looped pass by Jack Welsby. England hold off dogged Tonga to win series opener 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z As a result, Tongans will be without their main internet connection for several weeks. News Roundup: Tonga Update, Flight Record, & Turnip Monsters 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Apparently, the reason Tongan wing was allowed back on to the field after his spell in the bin was that Ritchie had dipped his height just before impact. Scotland dominate to get job done amid Tonga tempest 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z "He's perfect, he was in a scrum today and he's good to go," said Fogarty of Bealham, who was forced off 10 minutes after coming on as a second-half replacement against the Tongans. Ireland trio in contention to face South Africa 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The Tongans probably deserve more respect now they have four former All Blacks in their squad. Ireland and Wales take a different view of their easy-looking second matches at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z "This is certainly the strongest Tongan team on paper," Kefu said. Tonga's former All Blacks seek to shock Ireland 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The comments came after Blinken held talks with Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni on the strategic importance of the Pacific region, ahead of visits to the South Pacific's two major powers New Zealand and Australia. Blinken visits Tonga, discusses strategic importance of Pacific region 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z I could see how Emil didn’t realize I was Tongan because there’s not a lot of Polynesians in the South. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: What it's like training in a 'smorgasbord of cultures' 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Defensive lineman Jay Toia, who is also of Tongan descent, made the same gesture after big plays. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: My Tongan heritage means everything to me 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Growing up with six siblings in a poor neighbourhood in Salt Lake City, Utah, Finau - who is of Tongan and Samoan descent - learned to play in his dad's garage. Full Swing series explores LIV 'civil war' in golf 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Despite the influx of talent, one thing which remains consistent is the lack of resources in Tongan rugby. Tonga's former All Blacks seek to shock Ireland 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z "I am proudly Samoan, Tongan and New Zealand European, and represent generations of New Zealanders with mixed heritage," she said. Jacinda Ardern abuse 'abhorrent', says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z “I am proudly Samoan, Tongan, and New Zealand European, and represent generations of New Zealanders with mixed heritage.” Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z It was just letting everybody know that I’m proud to be Tongan. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: My Tongan heritage means everything to me 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The result has Tongans struggling, with more than 80% of Tongan families relying on subsistence reef fishing, according 2019 data from the World Bank. One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z The traditional war dances prior to kick-off - the Siva Tau for Samoa and the Tongan Sipi Tau - provided a suitable prelude to a bruising contest that was packed with athleticism, power and superb ball-handling skills. Samoa edge Tonga to set up England semi-final 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z The United States, Britain and Japan had attended the meeting as observers, a Tongan government statement said. Australia, Fiji militaries to work alongside each other 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Last summer, she was able to intern with a nonprofit organization that works with Tongan Americans -– an opportunity she saw as a chance to help give back to people like her. Unpaid internships face new scrutiny as barriers to careers 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z When I was at UCLA, a family relative would cook Tongan food and let me take it back to my apartment. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: My Tongan heritage means everything to me 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Following the eruption, the Tongan government said it would seek $240 million for recovery, including improving food security. One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z The Tongan blast was much soggier: The eruption started under the ocean, so it shot up a plume with much more water than usual. Tonga volcano blast was unusual, could even warm the Earth 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Knows her background — with a family mixed of Tongan, Mexican and Serbian descent — is one-in-a-million unique. Redondo Union's Mele Corral-Blagojevich wants to be a face for the next generation 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z Similarly fattening spreads were scarfed down at home, Mafi relishing every bite of his mom’s Lu Pulu, with its savory beef or lamb wrapped in taro leaves and other Tongan delicacies. A fraction of the man he used to be, Atonio Mafi is ready to dominate for UCLA 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z My dad once played for the Tongan national rugby team and it’s been awesome seeing so many Tongans make it in the NFL, too. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: My Tongan heritage means everything to me 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z While commercial fisheries contribute only 2.3% to the national economy, subsistence fishing is considered crucial in making up a staple of the Tongan diet. One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Either way, he said, the Tongan blast was unlike anything seen in recent history, and studying its aftermath may hold new insights into our atmosphere. Tonga volcano blast was unusual, could even warm the Earth 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z A robot boat, controlled from the UK, has returned from an initial survey of the underwater Tongan volcano that erupted explosively back in January. Robot boat maps Pacific underwater volcano 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z It was the sport his father had starred in professionally back in his homeland, earning the nickname “Tongan Steel.” A fraction of the man he used to be, Atonio Mafi is ready to dominate for UCLA 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z Tampa Bay’s Vita Vea is also from the Bay Area, so seeing him put on for the Tongan culture means a lot. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: My Tongan heritage means everything to me 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Because the Tongan government does not closely track subsistence fishing, it is difficult to estimate the eruption's impact on fish harvests. One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z "You claim the Pacific Islands are your brothers and sisters, and then look away when your brothers and sisters are having trouble," says Reverend Alimoni Taumoepeau, a Tongan Australian church leader in Sydney. Why Australia is declaring a 'new era' in the Pacific 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Fresh from a posting in what was then known as Malaya, Hodge’s unit of the Somerset Light Infantry was positioned right behind the Tongan monarch’s carriage. Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee evokes legacy of Tongan monarch 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Israel Folau will be a prized addition to Tongan rugby but will have restrictions on what he posts on social media, along with all his team mates, coach Toutai Kefu said. RedBird buys Italian champions AC Milan 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z I can’t wait to get to the NFL to let the world know more about the Tongan people and what we represent. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: My Tongan heritage means everything to me 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Agriculture has proved a lifeline to Tongans facing empty waters and damaged boats. One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z At California State University, about 85% of transfer students of Japanese and Filipino ancestry graduate in four years compared with less than 70% for Native Hawaiian, Bangladeshi and Tongan students. Asian Americans are typecast as successful students, but new report finds troubling gaps 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z “Every single Tongan knows about that experience,’’ Tu’ivakano told The Associated Press. Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee evokes legacy of Tongan monarch 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z He said China had provided various training programs to about 1,200 Tongan government officials and people. China’s foreign minister arrives in Tonga on Pacific tour 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Moala is among the more than 8,500 Tongans who have caught the coronavirus since it began spreading through the islands. 3 months after volcanic eruption, Tonga slowly rebuilds 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Activity at the volcano has now abated, which allowed the University of Auckland scientist to get in close on a small boat with Tongan locals Dee and Bronco Sugar. NZ professor snorkels over Tonga volcano 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Musk’s offer of this satellite Internet connectivity equipment appeared to be well-received by Tongans reeling from the disaster. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z “There were crowds and crowds of people who witnessed this auspicious occasion and this sign of traditional Tongan respect which was passed down among generations,” she said. Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee evokes legacy of Tongan monarch 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z On social media, Tongans began to share the news of being back online and being able to contact with families and friends much more easily. Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Tongans have struggled with makeshift satellite services as the repairs to the cable were made. Tonga reconnects to world as submarine cable restored after tsunami 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The devastation from the tsunami and the volcano is thought to have damaged about 18.5% of Tonga's GDP, which the Tongan leader called "a big hit." Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z A Tongan official said the machinery would be used on most of Tonga's development projects, including roads and foreshore construction. China, Tonga hold aid ceremony day before US Pacific meet 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Two Tongan men who worked handling shipments tested positive last week, and health authorities have been scrambling to trace close contacts. Across Asia, spike in virus cases follows Lunar New Year 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z The Tongan government said 85% of its population was affected by the volcanic eruption, which covered the capital and other areas in a blanket of ash and made fresh drinking water hard to get. Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The Tongan director and broadcaster at Pasifika Radio and TV based in Australia was used to choosing from an array of remittance providers to digitally transmit the funds to her. Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z Reliving the moment, the Tongan leader seemed visibly shaken by his memories. Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Tongan flag-bearer Pita Taufatofua previously captured the hearts of fans watching the Summer and Winter Olympics, but he wasn’t at the Beijing Games’ opening ceremony on Friday. Tonga's Pita Taufatofua skips 2022 Winter Olympics to help home country recover from natural disasters 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z An influx of tsunami aid brought by foreign navy ships has been delivered without contact with Tongan people, and pallets are quarantined for 72 hours. Race to send vaccines, medical aid as COVID-19 reaches Pacific islands 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z A further three cases were identified in a family, Tongan radio station BroadcomFM reported on Wednesday. Streets of tsunami-hit Tonga empty on first day of COVID lockdown 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Four out of five Tongan households receive remittances from abroad. Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z The Tongan leader is also grappling with an outbreak of Covid cases, which have stalled recovery and foreign aid efforts. Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Curtis Tuihalangingie, a senior Tongan diplomat in Australia, had said the nation’s aim after the volcanic eruption and tsunami was to avoid a “tsunami of covid” hitting the islands through aid deliveries. Tonga, once covid-free, goes into lockdown weeks after volcano eruption 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Tongan radio station BroadcomFM reported on Wednesday another three cases had been detected in a family, bringing total case numbers to five. Tonga goes into lockdown; COVID cases not at international aid port - official 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Tongans had queued outside banks and petrol stations on Wednesday ahead of the lockdown which started at 6 p.m. Streets of tsunami-hit Tonga empty on first day of COVID lockdown 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Now, although some connectivity has been restored - mostly via satellite phones - these connections remain patchy and unstable, creaking under the volume of transactions as Tongans abroad desperately try to get funds to their families. Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z Tongans overseas, who typically have greater earning potential than those within the country itself, have a long history of sending money home. Tonga’s Proud Diaspora Confronts Daunting Challenge of Disaster Response 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The Tongan government on Wednesday released a list of places where the virus could have spread from the two cases in recent days. Tonga, once covid-free, goes into lockdown weeks after volcano eruption 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Tongans queued at shops and banks on Wednesday ahead of a lockdown to start at 6pm, as authorities attempt to stop the spread of COVID. Tonga goes into lockdown; COVID cases not at international aid port - official 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The Tongan government has said the entire population have been impacted by the ash and the tsunami. China, West rush tsunami relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Tongan authorities have been wary that accepting international aid could usher in a bigger disaster than the huge eruption of the volcano. Australia navy ship with infected crew offloads aid to Tonga 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Church services have been held on Zoom for so long that, at one Tongan church in Melbourne, Australia, spiders took up residence in the lock on the front door. Tonga’s Proud Diaspora Confronts Daunting Challenge of Disaster Response 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Tongan Health Minister Siosaia Piukala said last week that aid supplies from the Adelaide would be offloaded by Australian naval personnel and quarantined for 72 hours before being distributed by Tongan workers. Tonga, once covid-free, goes into lockdown weeks after volcano eruption 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The Tongan government has insisted on contactless delivery of aid, and all pallets unloaded from aircraft or ships are isolated for 72 hours before being distributed by the local emergency service. Tonga goes into lockdown; COVID cases not at international aid port - official 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Tongan authorities have been wary that accepting international aid could usher in a bigger disaster than the huge eruption of an undersea volcano 10 days ago. 23 Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have virus 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z The speed of the Tongan shock wave also sets it apart from traditional meteotsunamis. Tonga shock wave created tsunamis in two different oceans 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Donations have rolled in from Tongans and others who care about them. Tonga’s Proud Diaspora Confronts Daunting Challenge of Disaster Response 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Tongans living in Fiji are collecting donations to support those impacted by the volcano and tsunami back home. 'We hope for the best for our families in Tonga' 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z At a press conference on Tuesday, Tongan authorities said the two workers at Queen Salote wharf who tested positive were vaccinated, and it was unknown if they had the Omicron variant. Tonga goes into lockdown; COVID cases not at international aid port - official 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z About 61% of Tongans are fully vaccinated, according to Our World in Data. 23 Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have virus 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Cleanup efforts were going smoothly, with the Tongan government and military officials working together, Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific Zed Seselja said on Sunday. 4 Japanese planes fly more aid to Tonga after volcanic blast 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z “Tongans have such big personalities and hearts that everyone seems to know one,” Mr. Taufatofua said. Tonga’s Proud Diaspora Confronts Daunting Challenge of Disaster Response 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Older Tongans with a tradition of self-reliance remarked that young people had been forced to stop looking at their smart phones and had leapt into action, she said. Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Our map shows the death and damage that the Tongan government reported in the days after the eruption set off a tsunami that battered the island nation. Three Tiny Islands Have Borne the Brunt of Tonga’s Tsunami 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z He said Tongans had been somewhat understanding of the communication disruptions caused by the disaster, which killed three people, destroyed dozens of homes and tainted water supplies with volcanic ash. 23 Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have virus 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z The majority of Tongans live on the main island of Tongatapu, where about 50 homes were destroyed and coastlines strewn with debris. 4 Japanese planes fly more aid to Tonga after volcanic blast 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Auckland, New Zealand, which is home to 60,000 Tongans, has become a center for people to send goods to Tonga. Tonga’s Proud Diaspora Confronts Daunting Challenge of Disaster Response 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The anxiety of many Tongan families overseas was prolonged in the days it took for limited international call capacity to be restored. Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z But even communication between Tongatapu, the main island, and the outer islands remains "an acute challenge", the Tongan government statement said. Tonga volcano: Eruption more powerful than atomic bomb, Nasa says 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Some money services reopen in Tonga: Tongans queued for limited money services that were restored in the Pacific island's capital, as the cleanup continued a week after a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami. World Digest: Jan. 22, 2022 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z The UK also announced on Friday it was also redeploying its HMS Spey to the Tongan response and had sent aid supplies ahead with the Australian ship. Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Efforts by the Tongan armed forces to clear the main runway by hand took longer than expected, in part because the ash was still falling. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Cut off from the world, Tongans got on with immediate rescue efforts, Fonua said. Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z The eruption "obliterated" a volcanic island north of the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa, the agency said. Tonga volcano: Eruption more powerful than atomic bomb, Nasa says 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Australian officials have said they, too, will leave supplies without coming into contact with Tongans. Aid arrives in Tonga after ash-strewn airport runway is cleared with ‘human power’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Up until Wednesday, the Tongan diaspora around the world had largely been unable to contact relatives at home. Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z She said she was not sure whether the effort had reached all of the affected households; the Tongan islands are spread over 270,000 square miles. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Three people have been reported killed, say Tongan authorities. Fisherman recalls racing tsunami, raining rocks after Tongan volcano erupted 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z The widespread emission of volcanic ash, gases and particles from the eruption has proven to be a massive challenge for Tongan officials. Tonga volcano: Eruption more powerful than atomic bomb, Nasa says 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z The arrival of the badly needed assistance comes after Tongans cleared part of the runway by hand because equipment was destroyed or inaccessible, according to New Zealand’s defense minister, Peeni Henare. Aid arrives in Tonga after ash-strewn airport runway is cleared with ‘human power’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Tongans have turned to social media to post images of the destruction by the tsunami and give accounts of their shock after the massive explosion. World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Still, he said, the longer-term impact of ash on Tongan agriculture was unknown. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Only Tongan citizens and permanent residents, and travellers approved by the health ministry can enter, on occasional repatriation flights, and then must be quarantined for 21 days on arrival. Tonga: Zero-Covid island nation fears aid could bring in virus 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Huge ash clouds made backup communication by satellite phone next to impossible, and world leaders were not even able to get in touch with their Tongan counterparts to see what help they needed. Cut off by volcano, Tongans relieved as contact restored 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z The Tongan government says at least three people — two Tongans and a British woman — died in the disaster. Aid arrives in Tonga after ash-strewn airport runway is cleared with ‘human power’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Tongan naval boats are still surveing the smaller islands and evacuating people to the main islands. Tongan 'real life Aquaman' survives 27-hour swim after tsunami 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z “I’m sure I’m the same as every Tongan around the world,” Ms. Filise said. With a Repair Ship Many Days Away, Tonga Faces Weeks of Digital Darkness 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Now, as Tongans race to clear ash from airport runways and neighboring nations send much needed supplies, another operation is underway to address the hidden damage lurking below. ‘Major disaster’: Tonga faces weeks cut off as volcanic activity imperils operation to repair fiber-optic cable 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Tongan authorities have requested that aid drops be near contactless, to prevent the risk of Covid spreading to the island which has seen just one case of the virus so far in the pandemic. Tonga: New Zealand and Australian aid planes to arrive 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z "Maybe it will eventually come to that. But I hope not," said Josephine Latu-Sanft, a Tongan who now lives in London and works as a climate communicator. In Tonga, a volcano-triggered tsunami underscores islands' acute climate risk 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z The majority of Tongans live on the main island of Tongatapu, where about 50 homes were destroyed. First aid flight leaves for Tonga after big volcano eruption 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Our map shows the death and damage that the Tongan government reported in the days after the eruption triggered a tsunami that battered the island nation. With a Repair Ship Many Days Away, Tonga Faces Weeks of Digital Darkness 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z “Tongans are quite anxious to talk to our people back home,” he said. ‘Major disaster’: Tonga faces weeks cut off as volcanic activity imperils operation to repair fiber-optic cable 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z "The most pressing matter that's come through from the Tongan government is the need for fresh water," he said. Tonga: New Zealand and Australian aid planes to arrive 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z "Tongans are very resilient," and are reluctant to leave the islands despite the risks, Latu-Sanft said. In Tonga, a volcano-triggered tsunami underscores islands' acute climate risk 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z As mentioned, the eruption also knocked out underseas internet cables, cutting off Tongans from the world digitally just as the polluted air and water did so physically. Tonga suffers a humanitarian crisis as residents struggle to recover from volcanic eruption 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z The ash clouds obscuring the island that is home to the undersea volcano, about 40 miles from the Tongan capital, make those efforts even more difficult. With a Repair Ship Many Days Away, Tonga Faces Weeks of Digital Darkness 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z It wasn’t clear, however, if New Zealand and Australian troops would be allowed on Tongan soil. ‘Major disaster’: Tonga faces weeks cut off as volcanic activity imperils operation to repair fiber-optic cable 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z And the Church, with 174 congregations in the community, has taken a prominent role in offering essential shelter and resources to Tongans in the aftermath of the disaster. Tonga volcano: Biblical disaster shakes most Mormon nation in the world 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Tongans abroad were frantically calling their families back home to ensure their safety. Tongans make contact with world as phone lines partially restored after tsunami 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Online video has trickled out of Tongans fleeing to higher ground, or describing a hellish gray landscape; that exposure to volcanic debris comes with serious health problems. Tonga suffers a humanitarian crisis as residents struggle to recover from volcanic eruption 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Scientists are racing to understand a puzzling series of massive ripples in Earth’s atmosphere triggered by the eruption of the Tongan volcano at the weekend. Tonga Volcano Eruption Created Puzzling Ripples in Earth’s Atmosphere 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The Tongan government has reported three fatalities as a result of a tsunami created by the volcano, which erupted on an uninhabited island. A lone undersea internet cable connected Tonga to the world — a volcanic eruption broke it 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Two Tongan government naval vessels have set off from the capital Nuku'alofa to the outer islands, with one of the Church's senior leaders on board. Tonga volcano: Biblical disaster shakes most Mormon nation in the world 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Vaccination against the virus is as high as 90% among Tongans. Tongans make contact with world as phone lines partially restored after tsunami 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Most Tongans live on the island of Tongatapu, which is surrounded by bright blue lagoons and limestone cliffs covered in greenery. Tonga suffers a humanitarian crisis as residents struggle to recover from volcanic eruption 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z “We don’t know what the shipping lanes look like, and so we want to, of course, proceed with a bit of caution as we get closer to the Tongan islands,” he said. Three of Tonga’s smaller islands badly damaged by tsunami 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Now, Tongans must wait for their internet to be repaired by hand. A lone undersea internet cable connected Tonga to the world — a volcanic eruption broke it 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The Church - known for its global missionary programme - says it has about 135 Tongan missionaries stationed in those outer islands. Tonga volcano: Biblical disaster shakes most Mormon nation in the world 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, in its first official statement on the crisis, Tongan authorities said the “unprecedented disaster” had generated tsunami waves of up to 49 feet and caused extensive damage. Tonga races to prevent a ‘tsunami of covid’ as rescue efforts begin after underwater volcano disaster 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Likewise, thanks to volcanic and seismic monitoring tools, Tongans did receive an early warning about the impending eruption, which gave them more time to prepare. Tonga suffers a humanitarian crisis as residents struggle to recover from volcanic eruption 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z The eruption - described by the Tongan government as an "unprecedented disaster" - caused wide swathes of Tonga to be blanketed in thick ash, hampering relief planes from landing and delivering much-needed food and drinking water. Tonga undersea cable needs 'at least' four weeks to repair: NZ 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The Tongans’ fears are an echo of past trauma. An island nation covered in ash now worries about a COVID intrusion 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Many Tongans abroad have since been waiting to hear news from loved ones. Tonga tsunami: Race for vital supplies to reach volcano-hit islands 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z According to World Health Organization officials, the government has advised the Tongan public to remain indoors, use masks if going out, and drink bottled water to avoid contamination from ash. Tonga races to prevent a ‘tsunami of covid’ as rescue efforts begin after underwater volcano disaster 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The Tongan government has started evacuating stranded residents in some outlying areas. COVID-19 concerns force U.N. to prepare tsunami-hit Tonga relief aid at a distance 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Tongan officials have also expressed concern that deliveries could spread Covid, with the country only recording its first case in October. Tonga undersea cable needs 'at least' four weeks to repair: NZ 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The Tongan government says the country has been hit by an "unprecedented disaster". Tonga tsunami: Before and after eruption 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The Tongan government said on Tuesday that the internet was down, but that some local phone services were available and work was under way to restore full communications. Tonga tsunami: Race for vital supplies to reach volcano-hit islands 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Tonga's small outer islands suffered extensive damage from the volcanic eruption and tsunami, with an entire village destroyed and many buildings missing, a Tongan diplomat said on Tuesday, raising fears of more deaths and injuries. Tongans fear never seeing loved ones again amid communications void 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z "We just wait and pray and hope that communications come back soon because we don't know anything," said Pauline Lavulo, whose husband Aqulia is a pastor to the Tongan community in Sydney. Undersea cable fault could cut off Tonga from rest of the world for weeks 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z For Tongan seasonal workers living in Australia, such community and prayer were helping to bridge the gap, she added. In Volcano’s Aftermath, an Agonizing Wait for Tonga News 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z A distress signal has been detected from two small, isolated Tongan islands, according to the UN. Tonga runway ash blocks New Zealand air relief 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Tongan officials have expressed concern that deliveries could spread Covid, with the country only recording its first case in October. Tonga tsunami: Race for vital supplies to reach volcano-hit islands 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The military said it had considered an airdrop but that was “not the preference of the Tongan authorities.” Volcanic ash delays aid to Tonga as damage reports emerge 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z "Every Tongan ... wherever we are in the globe, we still have family back home." Undersea cable fault could cut off Tonga from rest of the world for weeks 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Waves of up to four feet hit Nuku’alofa, the Tongan capital. In Volcano’s Aftermath, an Agonizing Wait for Tonga News 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Tongans living abroad have been anxiously waiting for news from relatives and loved ones back home, as reports say it may take up to two weeks to restore phone and internet lines. Tonga runway ash blocks New Zealand air relief 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z The extent of the damage across the Tongan archipelago is still unclear. Why satellites are key to understanding Pacific volcano 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z However, a local phone network was working, allowing Tongans to call each other. Volcanic ash delays aid to Tonga as damage reports emerge 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Unable to speak to their friends and family, many Tongans in Australia and New Zealand have grown concerned for their safety. Pacific volcano: Ash-covered Tonga is like a moonscape say residents 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z A friend with a connection to the Tongan military was able to briefly confirm in a message that her parents were safe, she said. In Volcano’s Aftermath, an Agonizing Wait for Tonga News 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z “Communication with Tonga remains very limited. And I know that is causing a huge amount of anxiety for the Tongan community here,” Ardern said. Pacific tsunami threat recedes, volcano ash hinders response 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z The U. S. census estimates that in 2010 there were 1,100 Tongans in Washington. During the Tonga tsunami, a Spanaway woman texts with her sister scrambling for higher ground 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z The retired construction worker said his son alerted him to the Tongan eruption, texting him pictures, and during his beach walk around 11 a.m. On California beaches, tsunami brings choppy waves, isolated flooding and much curiosity 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z The two long-ago sidekicks — one the son of black dairy farmers in the Central Valley, the other of Tongan immigrants who ended up in South San Francisco — represented the ensemble power of that Cal team. My encounter with a football miracle: In search of the stories behind 'The Play' 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Tongans overseas have organized prayer circles and vigils to support one another as they await word. In Volcano’s Aftermath, an Agonizing Wait for Tonga News 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z She said there had been significant damage to boats and shops along the Tongan coastline. Pacific tsunami threat recedes, volcano ash hinders response 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z As spread out as the Tongans are who emigrated, the internet helps unite them in both everyday and extraordinary times. During the Tonga tsunami, a Spanaway woman texts with her sister scrambling for higher ground 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z There were some tired Tongan legs out there when he came on, and because Smith is so sharp in his mind and his body at the moment, any half gap and he is gone. 'I would like to see Smith start against Australia' 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z But no news is expected until Saturday morning as to who is available to face the Tongans at Twickenham. England wait on Covid test results 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z News of the case has prompted hundreds of Tongans to line up at vaccination sites around the country. Tonga’s main island locks down after 1st virus case found 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Tongans have been rushing to vaccinate themselves against coronavirus after the Pacific island nation confirmed its first case on Friday. Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z “I wasn’t scared. The Tongan community is very strong in their faith,” she says. During the Tonga tsunami, a Spanaway woman texts with her sister scrambling for higher ground 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z The officials said they would be working with their Tongan counterparts to confirm the case and provide more details in the coming days. Tonga reports its first COVID-19 case from plane traveler 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z It comes after an Australian tabloid published claims that the late Tongan king and a former diplomat helped to conceal the killing of George Brown. Tonga royals deny Australia horse trainer murder link 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z “I was taught since I was a kid, no matter how things go, sportsmanship is very, very important,” Finau, who is of Tongan and Samoan descent and was raised in Utah, said. Tony Finau’s Perseverance a Lesson in Overcoming Setbacks 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z While fans watching the Games were going gaga over Tonga’s Pita Taufatofua, Rii carried the flag shirtless in Tokyo and appeared to be just as buff and chiseled as the Tongan taekwondo star. Vanuatu’s Riilio Rii steals hearts at Tokyo Olympics as he carries country's flag 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z The language is Tongan but the emotions, as callers cry and their voice sometimes tremble, are clear. During the Tonga tsunami, a Spanaway woman texts with her sister scrambling for higher ground 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z About 31% of Tongans are fully vaccinated and 48% have had at least one dose, according to research group Our World in Data. Tonga reports its first COVID-19 case from plane traveler 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Pita Taufatofua was back at the Olympics on Friday holding the Tongan flag and causing social media to swoon once again. Tonga's Olympics flag bearer Pita Taufatofua is oiled up, shirtless and has social media swooning again 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z They include Pita Taufatofua — the "naked Tongan" — who was a bare-chested sensation when he carried the Tongan flag in the opening ceremony of the Rio games. Olympic travel a big challenge for some Pacific Island teams 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Mr. Myeni came to embrace life on the island, finding strands of similarity between Hawaiian, Tongan and Samoan culture and his own. A Police Shooting in Hawaii Has South Africans Demanding Justice 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z “Names are pretty important in our culture,” said Mounga, who is Tongan. Mom who gave birth on flight didn’t know she was pregnant 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z He was able to translate wiretapped phone calls between many of the drug traffickers who spoke Tongan. First Tongan police chief in Hawaii retires after 36 years 2021-05-02T04:00:00Z And some speak Tongan, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Teochew and other languages that aren’t often included in health messaging or spoken by vaccine site staff, she said. The epic outreach to get the most vulnerable vaccinated in California 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z It was a difficult choice for Shah, who is of Tongan and Hawaiian descent and still occasionally goes to church with her mother. Not your model Mormons: Inside the absurd, profound new 'Housewives' 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Mou, a Tongan immigrant who came to the country with his uncle in 1997, was a proud Trump supporter because he believed that Trump would do a good job at running the economy. Column: As Trump leaves office, we talk about 'bridging divides.' Is that really possible? 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z In the 6 October 1966 edition of Australian newspaper The Age, a headline jumped out at me: “Sunday showing for Tongan castaways”. The real Lord of the Flies: what happened when six boys were shipwrecked for 15 months 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z A beautiful, older Tongan woman, she knew without words what I was going through. 'This is a season': four things that helped me cope during my son's illness | Janet Gibson 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z Who knew a Tongan could be so engaging with his shirt on? Pita Taufatofua, the shirtless Tongan flag-bearer, qualifies for third straight Olympics 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z The cyclone was moving east at nearly 10 km/h and was expected to move into Tongan waters on Tuesday. Cyclone Sarai: one dead, thousands evacuated in Fiji 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z But this loss of Tongan territory was short-lived. This Volcano Destroyed an Island, Then Created a New One 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z In Tonga, about 900km from Samoa, the ministry of health last week said an outbreak of measles in the country occurred following the return of a squad of Tongan rugby players from New Zealand. Samoa declares state of emergency over deadly measles epidemic 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z In late 2014 the eruption of an undersea volcano created another Tongan island that is now home to plants and birdlife. Volcanic eruption creates new island in Tongan archipelago 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z Four American Samoans lived in the “Poly House” and others of Samoan, Hawaiian or Tongan heritage often came through to hang out. How an unlikely kinship between two offensive linemen has helped solidify WSU’s Air Raid for years 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z The Americans somehow led 12-7 at halftime despite conceding twice as many meters as the Tongans and missing 31 tackles in the first 40. Tonga gets its win at RWC, beats US 31-19 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z This titanic tectonic battle fuels many volcanoes in the southeast Pacific, from New Zealand’s North Island to the northern tip of the Tongan archipelago. This Volcano Destroyed an Island, Then Created a New One 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z The last time the Tongans failed to win a game at the tournament was 2003. The Latest: Tonga captain Piutau retiring from test duty 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z A beautiful step by No 11 Raka, from the left wing back to the inside, blows a gaping hole in the Tongan defence. France v Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live! 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z Vunipola, born in Australia into a family of Tongan international rugby players, qualified for England by residency and made his debut in 2013. Baggage unpacked, England intent of making amends for 2015 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z He and flanker Sione Kalamafoni were making a Tongan record 12th appearance at the World Cup and are both retiring from internationals after this game. Tonga gets its win at RWC, beats US 31-19 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z The Tongans rallied late in the half with their first try of the tournament and went within inches of scoring again in the last seconds before the break. The Latest: Hooker Montoya scores 3 tries, Pumas lead 28-7 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z Although Argentina is favored to win at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, on the outskirts of Osaka, the Tongans believe in a similar upset to Uruguay’s 30-27 upset win over Fiji on Wednesday. Tonga’s flagging attack needs to start firing v Argentina 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z He was impressive when the sides met at the World Cup four years ago, putting Tonga in the driving seat with an early try before the Tongans wilted in a 45-16 loss. Argentina has to deliver against Tonga in must-win RWC game 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z He was impressive when the sides met at the World Cup four years ago, putting Tonga in the driving seat with an early try before the Tongans wilted in a 45-16 loss. Argentina has to deliver against Tonga in must-win RWC game 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z However, to the New Zealand-born wing of Tongan heritage, who became a Japan citizen in 2014 and played sevens at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the answer is simple. Lemeki predicts Japan win vs Ireland if they can catch ball 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z Australia 2003 brought an end to Charron’s career, at 37, borne away on his shield after a horrific high hit from a Tongan defender. 'Play 'em tough': Al Charron on how Canada were nearly a world power – and what went wrong 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z England wasn’t convincing against the Tongans in Sapporo but coach Eddie Jones said his players want to ramp up their performance against the Americans. US calls on English experience against England at RWC 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z The statement said the Folau brothers had registered with the Tongan NRL and “are eligible to play international rugby league fixtures.” Banned rugby star Israel Folau plans to play for Tonga 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z Manu shed tears at a welcoming ceremony for the Tongan team at the World Cup last week. Tonga’s cancer beater gets his moment at Rugby World Cup 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z But the English got out of Sapporo with a victory, a bonus point and apparently no major injuries against a Tongan team with a reputation for bruising physicality. England wins 35-3 over Tonga, comfortable but not compelling 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z England are up into the Tongan half again, but there’s not much happening before they concede their third penalty at the breakdown. England v Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live! 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z It all struck home for Manu at a World Cup welcoming ceremony for the Tongan team in Sapporo this week. Tonga’s Manu beats cancer and chemotherapy to play at RWC 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Folau, who was born in Australia to Tongan parents, had previously been warned after a similar post during Australia’s national debate over the legalization of gay marriage. Banned rugby star Israel Folau plans to play for Tonga 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z England plays the United States just four days later — a testing turnaround after the Tongan challenge — before finishing the group stage against two-time semifinalist Argentina and three-time finalist France. Jones and England ready for World Cup ‘roller-coaster’ 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Tuilagi threw off Tongan defenders and muscled his way over after a five-meter scrum and a move down the short side. England wins 35-3 over Tonga, comfortable but not compelling 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z England plays the United States just four days later - a testing turnaround after the Tongan challenge - before finishing the group stage against two-time semifinalist Argentina and three-time finalist France. Jones and England ready for World Cup ‘roller-coaster’ 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Recently, the highest impact of recruiting by Christianity has involved players of Samoan, Tongan and Polynesian descent. Baptisms at practice: How college football became a Christian empire 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z The Tongan NRL statement sparked immediate headlines in the Australian media, where Folau’s ban has polarized opinion. Banned rugby star Israel Folau plans to play for Tonga 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z In between are two games in four days against the U.S. and the tough-tackling Tongans. Struggling France heads to World Cup with limited ambition 2019-09-12T04:00:00Z He bashed his way through a pack of Tongan defenders for his first. England wins 35-3 over Tonga, comfortable but not compelling 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z “Such a tremendous loss for all of us Tongans,” Jenny Salesa, New Zealand’s Minister for Ethnic Communities tweeted after the news was reported. Climate change campaigner Tongan PM dies in New Zealand 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z In a country with few jobs, Tongans worry that Chinese immigrants are now running most of the corner groceries and are expanding their business interests into farming and construction. China’s largesse in Tonga threatens future of Pacific nation 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z It was a transcendent sporting moment that made a 7-year-old kid of Tongan and American Samoa descent, growing up in Utah, dream of wearing his own green jacket someday. Francesco Molinari leads Masters, with Tiger Woods two shots back 2019-04-13T04:00:00Z Finau, the first golfer of Tongan and American Samoan descent to play on the PGA Tour, added another two birdies on the back nine. Sure-footed Finau makes charge up Masters leaderboard 2019-04-13T04:00:00Z For instance, it helps people identify as Samoan as opposed to other groups such as Maori or Tongan. How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z He broke his jaw on a Tongan head in Hamilton and, Friday says, is likely to miss Vegas, Vancouver, Hong Kong and Singapore before returning for London and Paris. 'Growing as men': Mike Friday on how USA rugby went top of world sevens 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Wang acknowledges the criticism that Chinese immigrants run many businesses but said Tonga’s leaders recognize the contribution they make and have even called on Tongans to learn from their hard-work ethic. China’s largesse in Tonga threatens future of Pacific nation 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Try the Otai, a Tongan smoothie with mango, coconut milk and ice, or an infused kava drink created by BYU students. You’re going where? Provo, Utah. 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z An underwater fiber-optic cable that connects Tongans to high-speed internet was severed on Jan. 20, plunging the roughly 100,000 residents into digital darkness. Could You Last 11 Days Without the Internet? Tonga Finds Out the Hard Way 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z When he stepped into the lights of the stadium waving his flag, articles were already being written about the distractingly shiny Tongan flag bearer and Twitter was melting down. The incredible story of Pita Taufatofua, Tonga's shirtless Olympic flag bearer 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z International sporting attention quickly shifted to Winter Olympics, where a shirtless Tongan cross-country skier stole the show at the opening ceremonies. Sun, snow and shirtless: Asia’s Sports Photos of 2018 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z Tongan officials don’t seem eager to discuss the relationship with China, saying all questions about China’s loans and aid should be directed to Chinese officials. China’s largesse in Tonga threatens future of Pacific nation 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Tonga, on the other hand, signed up to the Belt and Road and won deferment on a Chinese loan, a Tongan official said. China-U.S. rivalry casts shadow over APEC meeting in PNG 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z The Tongans looked in prime shape for an upset win in the Welsh capital when they fought back from 24-3 down in the 22nd minute to be all square three minutes into the second half. Wales grabs 10 tries, beats Tonga 74-24 for 8th straight win 2018-11-17T05:00:00Z His mother, who is Australian, was a nurse and is now a sanitation consultant in the South Pacific; his Tongan father has a PhD in agricultural science and worked in government research. The incredible story of Pita Taufatofua, Tonga's shirtless Olympic flag bearer 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z They were greeted by a Tongan princess when they landed as well as hundreds of children - who were given the day off school to cheer the couple's arrival. Tonga rolls out red carpet for royal visit 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z And China has laid out millions of dollars to bring Tongan athletes and coaches to a training camp in China’s Sichuan province. China’s largesse in Tonga threatens future of Pacific nation 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z “I’m extremely proud of where I am,” Finau, one of seven children born to Tongan and American Samoan parents, told reporters. Ryder Cup debut completes fairytale journey for Finau 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z The Tongans showed great heart, though, using the pick-and-go and the direct route to launch a comeback bridging halftime. Wales grabs 10 tries, beats Tonga 74-24 for 8th straight win 2018-11-17T05:00:00Z When he was 12 the streets from the airport to town were lined with people cheering Paea Wolfgramm, the first Tongan to win an Olympic medal, a silver in boxing at Atlanta in 1996. The incredible story of Pita Taufatofua, Tonga's shirtless Olympic flag bearer 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z Meghan opted for the colours of the Tongan flag as she arrived wearing a red dress, before changing into white. Tonga rolls out red carpet for royal visit 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z Finau is the tour’s first full-time player of Samoan and Tongan descent. At the U.S. Open, Expect Another Twist From Tony Finau 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z And within that population, Portland is seeing especially rapid growth among the Tongan population. Portland’s Pacific Islanders look to be counted in 2020 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Jonny’s skin may been Caucasian, but his soul and heart is with his Tongan brothers and sisters. Orem man succeeds with Down syndrome, prepares to attend USU 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z There are no elite sports institutes for Tongan athletes, no vast reserves of government funds for Olympic dreams. The incredible story of Pita Taufatofua, Tonga's shirtless Olympic flag bearer 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z Dame Valerie Adams, New Zealand’s two-time Olympic shot put champion, whose mother is Tongan, criticised the ban. Tonga bans schoolgirls from rugby and boxing 'to preserve dignity' 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Four minutes along behind that, just after the Tongan got out his Tongan flag and the Portuguese and the Moroccan and the Tongan posed for photos arm in arm, here came a 42-year-old Colombian. Thirty-six minutes after the gold medal was won, the Olympics happened 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z But much of the evidence of the Tongan migration was anecdotal until the 2010 census. Portland’s Pacific Islanders look to be counted in 2020 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Asked what his next challenge would be, the Tongan, who competed in the martial art of taekwondo at the Rio Games, is aiming for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Cross-country skiing: Smiling Tongan mulls watersport challenge 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z This event is dominated by Nordic skiers, but watch for the bare-chested Tongan ! What to watch from the Pyeongchang Olympics on Day 7 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z On social media, many expressed anger at the ban, which the ministry of education said was necessary to “preserve the dignity of Tongan women and hold on to Tongan cultural values”. Tonga bans schoolgirls from rugby and boxing 'to preserve dignity' 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Who knew a Tongan cross-country skier could be so engaging with his shirt on? In wake of school shooting, U.S. figure skating pair compete with heavy hearts 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Getting Tongans and other islanders to answer the census meant overcoming some fear. Portland’s Pacific Islanders look to be counted in 2020 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Asked what his next challenge would be, the Tongan, who competed in the martial art of taekwondo at the Rio Games, is aiming for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Cross-country skiing: Smiling Tongan mulls watersport challenge 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z Who knew a Tongan cross-country skier could be so engaging with his shirt on? For Olympic Athletes from Russia, a sense of unity and defiance 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z An endangered bird called the Tongan megapode buries its eggs in volcanic ash to keep them warm. Rare deep-sea creatures may use underwater chimneys to keep their eggs warm 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z “Very destructive hurricane force winds are expected from this evening,” said the Tongan Metservice as it issued a hurricane warning. Tonga braces for Cyclone Gita after storm batters Samoa 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z That may include breaking down the Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian populations into individual ethnic subcategories, such as Fijian, Samoan and Tongan. Portland’s Pacific Islanders look to be counted in 2020 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Pita Taufatofua, the bare-chested Tongan flag bearer who became a viral star of the Rio games, made a triumphant, if chilly return to the opening ceremony. NBC's Olympics coverage embraces the political but offers something for everyone 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z Of course you do. The shirtless Tongan athlete with the nicely oiled torso and colorful native garb crushed the Internet when he carried his country’s flag during the Opening Ceremonies in 2016. Shirtless Tongan sensation returns to Olympics, this time as a cross-country skier 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z Back in the heat of the Maracana stadium at the opening of the Rio Olympics, Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua raised temperatures even more with his choice of attire. Eight reasons you'll end up watching the Winter Olympics 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z “Very destructive hurricane force winds are expected from this evening,” said the Tongan Metservice as it issued a hurricane warning. Tonga braces for Cyclone Gita after storm batters Samoa 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z The city of Portland is trying to increase, not decrease, the public face of the Tongan community. Portland’s Pacific Islanders look to be counted in 2020 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Tupou, nicknamed the Tongan Thor when he became a schoolboy rugby sensation, joined the squad last week in anticipation of him being available for Australia’s last European tour match on Saturday against Scotland at Murrayfield. Tongan Thor picked by Wallabies for Scotland test 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z It also leaves England on course to meet the exciting Tongan team in the semi-finals. England v France: Rugby League World Cup 2017 – live! 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z The Tongan annexation was soon ratified, setting off a dispute with Fiji. Florida, September 11, N.F.L.: Your Monday Briefing 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z The Tongan anthem was played and the Minervan flag was taken down. Hurricane Irma, Apple, Myanmar: Your Monday Briefing 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z It’s another way of reminding the rest of Portland that Tongans exist — even as advocates strive to remind Tongan Portlanders that the census matters to them. Portland’s Pacific Islanders look to be counted in 2020 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z And last week, before the S Mouse video was posted, New Zealand's indigenous channel Maori Television withdrew Lilley's show Jonah from Tonga, in which he portrays a dimwitted schoolboy of Tongan heritage. Australian comedian Chris Lilley attacked over race video - BBC News 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z These range from Faroese and Manx to Tamil and Tongan, from Persian and Hebrew to Frisian and Welsh. Paradise Lost 'translated more often in last 30 years than previous 300' 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z The Tongan parliament found itself in a bit of a bind this week when it struggled to find a word to encompass all its members, including the sole woman MP, Akosita Lavulavu. Tongan parliament lost for words to include woman MP - BBC News 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z "It's probably the gene, being Tongan doesn't help," Mako explained. Six Nations: Vunipola brothers 'aim higher' as Billy set for England return 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z Finau, who is of Tongan and American Samoan descent, describes himself as a spiritual person of the Mormon faith. Son’s health issue becomes Tony Finau’s priority - Golf Digest 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z Fieilo was born in Euless, an enclave of Tongans in North Texas, after his family moved from the South Pacific islands in the 1980s. Ex-high school football star in Euless now police officer 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z They are one of the most skilful rugby nations in the world but they are also big, big men, second behind only the Tongans in size. England v Fiji: James Haskell says forget Olympics, Saturday is different 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Last year, the long-haired son of Tongan immigrants became a fan favorite while rushing 43 times for 184 yards and five touchdowns. Michigan’s Khalid Hill excels in transition to fullback 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Mako says the brothers' Tongan heritage means staying in good physical shape while injured is a challenge. Six Nations: Vunipola brothers 'aim higher' as Billy set for England return 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z The gang is composed of young men of Tongan, Samoan and other Pacific Island descent. Family of man shot at 2014 trial in federal courthouse sues 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z The taekwondo athlete emerged topless, wearing traditional Tongan dress and apparently covered in baby oil. Rio Olympics 2016: The most memorable moments 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z But he was the only Tongan competing in taekwondo, and he felt a sense of responsibility. Tonga’s Oiled Flag-Bearer Loses in Rio Debut 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z The taekwondo athlete took to Facebook recently to explain what body oil means to the Tongan people. Tongan Flag Bearer Explains Why He Was Covered in Oil 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z The Australian-born Taufatofua, 32, is competing in taekwondo and is the first Tongan athlete to qualify for the sport, the Washington Post reports. The Internet Loved Tonga's Oiled Up Olympics Flag Bearer 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Jenny Salesa, who is of Tongan heritage, shared a picture on her Facebook account which said Disney’s rendering of Maui in the film Moana resembled a creature that was “half pig, half hippo”. Disney depiction of obese Polynesian god in film Moana sparks anger 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z He is half Tongan and in the Tonga culture many teenagers get a gold tooth that is made from the jewelry of someone close to them. Steven Adams interview: 'I’m not trying to be a bad guy' 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z More than 20 percent of Tongans live in poverty. Tonga’s Oiled Flag-Bearer Loses in Rio Debut 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z At an annual march on her feast day in Los Angeles, marchers include members of ethnic Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Tongan and Vietnamese congregations. How the Virgin of Guadalupe embodied Mexican identity and inspired millions, including Pope Francis 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z In his later years, the king lost some weight, and was photographed exercising, in an attempt to show Tongans how to improve their health. How mutton flaps are killing Tonga - BBC News 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Ms. Kami has already agreed to lend more than two dozen Tongan farmers the equivalent of US$45,000 against their crops. South Pacific Defies Credit Squeeze with Crops and Cattle Collateral 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z Highly religious, and well educated, Tongans' attachment to their fragile land is something evident in their pride and discussion of traditions and culture. Tonga facing up to rising sea levels - BBC News 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z Lomu, who was of Tongan descent, died suddenly in early November. Jonah Lomu memorial service: haka performed for rugby star - BBC News 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z On Saturday New Zealand's Pacific Islander community gathered to remember Lomu, who was of Tongan descent. NZ remembers Jonah Lomu at memorial - BBC News 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z "We Tongans rowed here, across thousands and thousands of miles of sea, in boats like these. Then we flipped them over and used the old boats as houses." How mutton flaps are killing Tonga - BBC News 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Born to Tongan parents in South Auckland, Lomu spent some of his childhood back in the Pacific Island nation after a cousin was hacked to death in a street attack. All Blacks legend Lomu dies aged 40 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z Living by the sea is a proud part of Tongan culture and identity, with 80% of Tongans living right on the coast. Tonga facing up to rising sea levels - BBC News 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z The son of Tongan immigrants, he was diagnosed with the rare kidney disorder nephrotic syndrome in 1996, which eventually forced him out of the international scene in 2002 at the age of 27. Jonah Lomu: Jonathan Davies says All Black one of greatest 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z Lomu's wife Nadene followed, wearing a woven skirt - a traditional Tongan symbol of respect and mourning - accompanied by her two sons. NZ remembers Jonah Lomu at memorial - BBC News 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z "People think something imported is superior," says Foliaki, a former nurse, activist and politician, who now works in the hotel business, despite being one of few Tongans over the age of 80. How mutton flaps are killing Tonga - BBC News 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z About 13,000 people speak languages that originate in the Pacific Islands, such as Tongan and Samoan. Census finds about 120 languages spoken in Utah 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z The Tongans also found some joy with breaks through flimsy New Zealand defense close to the ruck. New Zealand scores 7 tries, beats Tonga 47-9 at World Cup 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Halfway through the Tongan rendition, what sounded like hissing could be heard coming from the All Blacks ranks before the haka broke out early. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z There are maybe 15-16 phases as the Tongans never get anywhere near a turnover, such is the ferocity of Cane’s clearouts. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Tongan fishermen still catch fish by spear, mostly at night, returning well before dawn. How mutton flaps are killing Tonga - BBC News 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z In Utah’s most populous county, the most commonly spoken languages also included Vietnamese and Tongan. Census finds about 120 languages spoken in Utah 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z Next story: Nearly all Tongan public servants 'are overweight' Belgium: Spy-in-the-car watches young drivers' speed - BBC News 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z Like the All Blacks, the Tongans perform a traditional dance before every game - the Sipi Tau - which is always a thrill for the crowd. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Boos rain down from the stands, the Tongans deserved something there. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Some of the hand-caught fish is also sent abroad - there is demand in Hawaii for Tongan speared snapper. How mutton flaps are killing Tonga - BBC News 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Argentina stood firm against a powerful Tongan side in Pool C to take a giant stride towards the quarter-finals. Argentina 45-16 Tonga 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z The police said in a message posted to Twitter that they were looking for a suspect they described as a Tongan man in beige cargo shorts and a white shirt. Shooting at Sacramento City College Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z Woodcock bulldozed over from close range to extend New Zealand's lead before number eight Read, captaining the side in the absence of the injured Richie McCaw, was sent to the sin-bin after another Tongan assault. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z The whistle goes, and Smith upends the Tongan winger anyway. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z But this really is healthier than a lot of Tongan dinners. How mutton flaps are killing Tonga - BBC News 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z A Mormon of Tongan descent, as well as an Eagle Scout, Mahina spent two years between high school and college doing mission work in Madagascar. Injuries breed opportunity for trio of young Redskins tight end hopefuls 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z Growing up in Salt Lake City of mixed Tongan and American Samoan descent, Finau looked more like a candidate to follow second cousin Jabari Parker into hoops and maybe someday, the NBA. Column: No joke _ a Samoan walks onto a golf course and … 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z It was like the Tongan with American Samoan heritage taking on second cousin Jabari Parker of the Milwaukee Bucks in a game of one-on-one. Tony Finau gets some major education at Chambers Bay: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z BST16:34 63 min: All Blacks are into Tongan territory again, it’s now a case of whether Tonga can hang on. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z It says a lot about Tongan eating habits that a healthfood restaurant here serves fish and chips. How mutton flaps are killing Tonga - BBC News 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Now, the Catholic Church is making a resident of the Pacific island a cardinal for the first time even though a majority of Tongans are Protestant. Religion news in brief 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z Members of Salt Lake City’s Tongan community say they are still searching for answers over why the 25-year-old’s life ended in what they deemed excessive force. Vigil honors man killed in federal court shooting 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z He and Lomu are both of Tongan heritage and talk regularly. Rugby: Jonah Lomu Stays Close to Rugby Despite Health Issues 2014-04-07T12:32:29Z New Zealand are defending desperately as one Tongan body – is that Latu? – dives over. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z They grew up together in Pontypool after their Tongan fathers moved to Wales. Jonathan Davies's Six Nations Team of the Week 2014-02-23T19:54:44Z Aside from the large contingent of Asian athletes and a smattering of Jamaican bobsledders and Tongans, the Opening Ceremonies’ Parade of Nations is as white as a von Trapp family reunion. Shani Davis, no matter where he finishes, remains an unfortunate exception at Winter Games 2014-02-12T22:13:33Z Approached by a guerrilla marketing firm in 2008, Tongan student Fuahea Semi - then 21 years old - agreed to move to Germany, change his name to match that of the underwear giants, and learn to luge. The 10 unlikely heroes making headlines at Sochi 2014-02-03T18:32:12Z A woman carries a home made coconut bark torch today dubbed the 'Tongan torch' - during the procession of the Queen's Baton Relay in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. In pictures: Kiribati, Cook Is. & Tonga 2013-12-11T15:03:24Z Boos rain down from the stands, the Tongans deserved something there. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z "It is a contact sport and anybody who plays rugby, not only Tongans, Samoan and Fijians, bring that physicality into the game," he said. Edwards remark 'insult' say Tonga 2013-11-20T16:25:48Z It was a languid Tongan Sunday morning and I was on a ferry crossing the lagoon from the country's capital, Nuku'alofa, to the small resort island of Pangaimotu. From Bardot to Cook - a Pacific tale 2013-11-02T00:21:22Z The Tongans responded with four unanswered tries after the restart as they moved into a 24-20 lead. Tonga 24-26 Scotland 2013-10-29T22:09:04Z Born in Sydney, he was sent back to Tonga to be raised by his grandfather Sione, himself a former Tongan international, while his parents completed their university degrees. How fighting for food gave Vunipola hunger 2013-10-27T21:57:06Z The whistle goes, and Smith upends the Tongan winger anyway. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z On the night of the attack, the Tongans left unmanned the nearest watchtower to the point of the Taliban breach, according to an investigation by the U.S. Two Marine generals fired for security lapses in Afghanistan 2013-09-30T21:20:14Z From Tongans you hear phrases like, "the Chinese are bad drivers" and "the Chinese are everywhere". Why are the Chinese interested in Tonga? 2013-07-27T23:24:11Z Several watchtowers at Bastion were manned at the time, but the Tongan soldiers in those posts could not observe the area around the empty tower, the officials said. Reduced security blamed for Taliban attack 2013-04-21T02:37:38Z As he is a Tongan, the attention he is receiving is a lot more low-key, but he will attract offers from France and especially Japan, because that is halfway home for him. Leicester fear Steve Mafi will leave because of Premiership salary cap 2012-12-14T18:13:12Z BST14:47 Some Tongans have braved the brisk Newcastle air … Chillers. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z The Tongans were an indisciplined side that delivered raw rugby, at times I felt the ref was so off the mark, however Tonga produced two tries. Scotland 15-21 Tonga 2012-11-24T16:56:43Z The Tongan extended family runs on the principle, "to each according to his need, from each according to his capacity". Why are the Chinese interested in Tonga? 2013-07-27T23:24:11Z Tongan coroners are examining the body to investigate the cause of death. Cocaine and corpse found on boat 2012-11-16T07:09:10Z If she wins, we can almost claim her as a Brit: Adams has an English father and a Tongan mother. London 2012 Olympics: what to watch on day 10 2012-08-05T20:00:02Z Keeping the ball in the forwards, they brutally march through the Tongan 22. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Tongans are marking the event with traditional feasts and offerings of cooked pigs. Tonga crown prince marries cousin 2012-07-12T12:37:08Z Rescuers are searching a remote Tongan island for two Australians missing since their yacht broke up last week. Tonga search for missing sailors 2012-06-19T04:05:49Z WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Tongan King George Tupou V, who championed democracy in his small island nation, died Sunday in Hong Kong, leaving his brother, Crown Prince Tupouto'a Lavaka to inherit the throne. Tonga's King Tupou Dies 2012-03-19T04:25:14Z Tongan radio read a government statement announcing his death. King of Tonga Dies in Hong Kong 2012-03-18T21:32:01Z New Zealand are defending desperately as one Tongan body – is that Latu? – dives over. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Later, 65 subjects were excluded for various reasons: some were part Samoan or Tongan, a few were Rotumans, and others were immature. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z We passed Norfolk Island, but did not land anywhere until we reached Nekualofa, the chief town of the Tongan group, which consists of about 100 islands and atolls. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z The sails were lowered, and, leaving their dead and wounded to the care of their women, the Tongans rushed to the attack. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The Tongans won the right to start their war dance, the Sipi Tau, first. New Zealand ready to kick off Rugby World Cup 2011-09-08T22:06:13Z Keeping the ball in the forwards, they brutally march through the Tongan 22. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z The Solomon Islanders are markedly narrower headed than the Fijians, whereas Sullivan's Tongan series is nearer the Fijian average. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z The hero, or rather villain, of recent Tongan history was one Shirley Baker, a Wesleyan missionary with the aspirations of a Richelieu or Mazarin. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z Where it has been abolished, as in Tonga and the Tongan community settled in Fiji, the necessity for combination is so keenly felt that the people have evolved a substitute of their own. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z It is in order to avoid recognition by spirits who wish to injure them that the Tongans change their war costume at every battle. A Grammar of Freethought 2011-07-30T02:00:13.083Z A loose Tongan kick again isn’t chased up and New Zealand have acres of space to counter attack once they move it left. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Howells' Fijian series is close to the northwestern Fijians in their mesocephaly, and so is the Tongan mean. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z We spent much time in the lagoons of Samoa and saw beautiful hues, particularly deep purples, there, but never again the extraordinary beauty of the Tongan archipelago. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z The Tongan fleet would be derelict at Kamba for want of hands to work the sails after the battle. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Hull also announced a new one-year contract for the Tongan prop Sam Moa, who may make a rare start in the quarter-final after the captain Craig Fitzgibbon was ruled out by a calf injury. Hull takeover ends family link with Challenge Cup opponents Leeds 2011-07-22T16:05:36Z And so when the two nations met in the 2003 World Cup, somebody in the Tongan camp decided it would be a good idea to try and different tact. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Tongan contact with Fiji in prehistoric as well as more recent times is well established. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z Now the name of the "god of wind, and weather, rain, harvest and vegetation in general" in the Tongan Islands is Alo-Alo, literally "to fan".* Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z Had they realized the consequences they would have preferred the danger of conquest by Maafu and his Tongans, or bullying by American commanders, as more than one has since confessed to me. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The attire of the natives of the Tongan group is extremely picturesque and harmonises admirably with their surroundings. Stevenson's Shrine The Record of a Pilgrimage 2011-07-18T02:00:23.520Z A loose Tongan kick again isn’t chased up and New Zealand have acres of space to counter attack once they move it left. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Thenceforth Thakombau remained the paramount chief in eastern Fiji and for some twenty ensuing years ruled under the dominance of Tongan princes. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z The god of agriculture among the Tongan Islanders has one very curious point of resemblance to Demeter. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z The missionaries appealed to a Tongan chief, who, with 300 men, was on a visit to Mbau. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The Tongan government has said only that it responded to a distress call and rescued one person. Fiji anger at Tonga 'extraction' 2011-05-16T03:46:54Z There are maybe 15-16 phases as the Tongans never get anywhere near a turnover, such is the ferocity of Cane’s clearouts. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Throughout these struggles and particularly with the conversion of Thakombau and the leadership of the already Christianized Tongan chiefs, native religion, including cannibalism, rapidly declined. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z It is open to philosophers of Mr. Herbert Spencer's school to argue that the "original gods" were once ghosts like the others, but this was not the opinion of the Tongans. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z Maafu's strong personality, aided by the lash, soon reduced the turbulent Tongans to order, and island after island of the eastern group went down before him. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z "The rescued passenger has been brought to Nuku'alofa, where arrangements have been made for his accommodation by the royal household office in deference to his rank," the Tongan government's statement said. Fiji anger at Tonga 'extraction' 2011-05-16T03:46:54Z Some Tongans have braved the brisk Newcastle air … Chillers. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z The next ten years saw a continuation of political and military turmoil stemming from rival interests of native rulers, Tongan interlopers, and European immigrants. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z When the comfortable doctrine of eternal punishment was expounded to the Tongans by Mariner, the poor heathen merely remarked that it "was very bad indeed for the Papalangies" or foreigners. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z The Tongans were now involved in the war, and as the whites were also supporting the Mission with supplies, Thakombau very wisely called off his troops and there was peace. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Ms Taufa was the sole Tongan passenger whose body was recovered. Four guilty of Tonga ferry deaths 2011-04-01T05:07:41Z And so when the two nations met in the 2003 World Cup, somebody in the Tongan camp decided it would be a good idea to try and different tact. New Zealand 47-9 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened | Michael Butler 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z The Tongan data also is recorded as more uniformly dark brown than my Fijians. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z Whether each stock of Tongans had its own animal incarnation of its special god does not appear from Mariner's narrative. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z A new star had risen on the eastern horizon, and Mbau was now threatened by the Tongans. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Both communism and licentiousness appear to have been much less marked in the Samoan and Tongan islands, and here there is no evidence of interment in the sitting position. Man, Past and Present 2011-03-28T02:00:29.283Z They came from Tonga in 1835 and naturally settled first in the eastern islands, where the Tongan element, already familiar to them, preponderated. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" 2011-03-14T03:01:00.580Z The Tongan value for face height describes them as definitely longer faced. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z The Tongans themselves are descended from some gods who set forth on a voyage of discovery out of Bolotoo. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z Though each could speak the language of the other their shyness led them to insist that I should interpret the conversation, which was carried on in Fijian and Tongan. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Now under this head of "Atuas or supernatural intelligent beings" the Tongans include:— 1. Essays Upon Some Controverted Questions 2010-12-20T17:12:31.233Z Within a few months the Tongan changed his mind and said he wanted to stay at Franklin's Gardens. The Breakdown 2010-10-28T10:02:00Z The Tongan average is much higher than any of the Fijian values, whereas the Solomon Islanders show similarity to the Fijians in this feature. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z The Tongan religious beliefs were nearly akin to the ideas of the Samoans and of the Solomon Islanders. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z After the usual formalities the two chiefs spoke of the adventures of their Tongan princess through whom they were related, and the Tongan and Fijian versions of the tradition were substantially identical. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z In Tongan tradition this place of souls is a sort of elysium above ground, and pleasant enough to live in. Essays Upon Some Controverted Questions 2010-12-20T17:12:31.233Z Another big clue came from GPS stations on the northern Tongan island of Niuatoputapu, which has been steadily moving east. Tsunami Triggered By One-Two Punch 2010-08-19T15:43:00Z The nose of the Solomon Islanders is somewhat narrower, according to Howells' data, and the Tongan average is also lower. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z But the Tongan, who was paid £6 an hour, was cleared by the jury of possessing false identity documents with intent after a four-day trial. Baroness's former cleaner jailed 2010-05-27T14:43:00Z The traditions of Tongan immigration are too numerous to be set down here. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z It cannot be said that the eighth commandment was generally observed, especially where Europeans were concerned; but nevertheless a well-bred Tongan looked upon theft as a meanness to which he would not condescend. Essays Upon Some Controverted Questions 2010-12-20T17:12:31.233Z The Tongan was found guilty of fraud at Southwark Crown Court, in London. Baroness's former cleaner jailed 2010-05-27T14:43:00Z The noses of Sullivan's Tongans are relatively longer than the Lauans. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z The heavyweight Tongan rumbled his way along the touchline, smashing defenders out of his path, and he touched down following a 30-metre break to give Northampton an 8-7 interval advantage. Northampton 19-21 Saracens 2010-05-16T15:18:00Z The chief of Viwa three generations ago took to wife a Tongan girl, the only survivor of a murdered crew. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z And it's not just England: the All Blacks regularly feature Fijians, Tongans and Samoans. Cricketers born abroad ? what's the fuss? 2010-05-16T09:00:00Z The two clubs reached an agreement which led to Saracens withdrawing their claim on the 28-year old Tongan, who signed an agreement with them in January. Northampton to keep Tonga'uiha 2010-04-15T18:26:00Z In this measurement, the Fijians are similar to the Tongans. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z Saracens' chief executive, Edward Griffiths, criticised Northampton and said he expected the prop to turn up for pre-season training in July as the Tongan was not entitled to sign a new agreement with the Saints. Soane Tonga'uiha deal faces panel ruling after arbitration fails 2010-04-08T17:51:00Z Many such castaway colonies are referred to in Tongan tradition. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Agar reported that his Tongan forward had suffered facial injuries and concussion, though Lauaki found himself penalised more often than not. Hull KR 14-18 Hull 2010-04-02T15:51:00Z The Tongan prop reneged on a commitment to join Saracens and signed a new deal with Saints. Sarries fury as Tonga'uiha stays at Saints 2010-04-01T17:46:00Z Natives of the Solomons are definitely lower in nasal height, whereas the Tongan's average is so much higher that one suspects a difference in the location of the nasion. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z Video: Underwater volcano erupts off Tongan coast 5. Heathrow protesters win third runway court victory 2010-03-26T11:31:00Z It does not appear, however, that the Tongans associated this visitation with the arrival of Captain Cook's ships. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The Tongan sprinted 70 yards before he was caught and his pass was not quite perfect. Northampton 30-24 Gloucester 2010-03-21T21:26:00Z Tonga ship inquiry prompts arrest The captain of a Tongan ferry has been arrested, months after his vessel sank causing the loss of 74 lives. Tonga ship inquiry prompts arrest 2010-02-25T04:40:00Z Tongan data on skin color cannot be directly adjusted to my statistics. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z "We also hope that the Tongan Court of Appeal will allow the appeal against the sentence." Anger at Tonga lashing sentence 2010-02-18T15:37:00Z The Tongans were the great navigators of the Pacific; the Fijians are not known to have voyaged beyond their own group. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Like the Tongans, whom they closely resemble, they are generally tall and shapely, with full rounded faces and limbs, but without that grossness and laxity of fibre common in the Tahitians. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II "The Ashika tragedy represents one of the saddest losses to have befallen our beloved kingdom... one over which every Tongan with no exception has mourned or continues to mourn." Tonga ship inquiry prompts arrest 2010-02-25T04:40:00Z The Tongans are a little more heavily bearded than the Fijians. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z Among savage races the most peculiar drinking ceremony is that of kava drinking in Polynesia, principally in the Fijian, Tongan and Samoan groups. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" The Tongans, on the other hand, and the other Melanesian races love nothing better than to dress up as white men. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z It was the ancient burial-place of the Tongan tribe, the descendants of a band of Tongans, who had landed in Mangaia and settled there. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The Tongan Islanders, according to W. W. Gill, tell the story of the origin of the sun and moon. Legends of Ma-ui—a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina Thomson, for example, regards it as mainly Tongan. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z The next step was to take my old girl into the secret, she being a Tongan, as I've already said, and as true as steel. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas Every considerable chief had his matai, but those of Rewa, descended from Tongan immigrants, were the most esteemed in the west and those of Kambara in the east. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Taken together, the Samoan and the Tongan systems seem to show that, if totemism ever flourished among the Polynesians, it had not its roots in a worship of the dead. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The Tongans had a spirit island for the home of the dead. Legends of Ma-ui—a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina There are many references in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to Tongan presence in Fiji; they came to trade, to fight, and merely to visit. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z That girl of mine was regularly struck on Old Dibs, and, being a Tongan, was full of the Old Nick, and would have bit my ear off if I had lifted my hand to him. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas His house was crowded with young chiefs anxious to pay court to the rising power, while Thakombau sat alone, deserted by all but the missionary and a faithful Tongan. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Priestess claiming to personify goddess, 401 Priests practise enchantments, 13 sq.; descended from the gods, 29; their souls immortal, 29; summon up spirits of dead, 31; Tongan, their inspiration, 77 sqq.; The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The country remains dependent on external aid and remittances from Tongan communities overseas to offset its trade deficit. The 2008 CIA World Factbook Howells' Fiji series is slightly lower in this diameter as is the Tongan average. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z Here the Tongan rock withheld the enemy, while the army of the Government rolled over the wall in a resistless torrent, and with tumult and fury beset the Mataafas until they fled. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas It was, no doubt, this fact that led to so many Tongans being cast away on remote islands, and to the mixing of Polynesian with Melanesian blood. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z In this connexion we must not forget that the typical Samoan house was circular or oval in contrast to the typical Tongan house, which was oblong. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The only people free from this law were the Tongans. The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, April, 1880 General hairiness is also exhibited by the Solomon Islanders and the Tongans in the comparative data. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z As to it he had many misconceptions, not reckoning on the severity of the rule, or the trifling importance attached to a Tongan, however lionlike his heart. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas In their indifference to the beauty of nature they are in sharp contrast to the Tongans, whose songs are full of admiration for flowers, running water and lovely scenery. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Surveyed as a whole, the Tongan religion presents a singular instance of a creed which restricted the hope of immortality to the nobly born and denied it to commoners. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The country remains dependent on sizable external aid and remittances from Tongan communities overseas to offset its trade deficit. The 2001 CIA World Factbook Its presence in the Tongan data does not seem to be representative of other Polynesians, who are generally described as more glabrous. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z He was of Tongan blood, though all he knew of his parents was that they had escaped from Nukualofa at the time of the Persecution, and had died in Samoa when he was a child. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas It is found on certain sea reefs in various parts of the Samoan, Tongan and Fijian groups, and probably elsewhere in the Pacific. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Captain Cook says that the only piece of iron he found among the Tongans was a small broad awl, which had been made of a nail. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The country remains dependent on sizable external aid and remittances from Tongan communities overseas to offset its trade deficit. The 2001 CIA World Factbook The Tongan who came with the news came with his eyes full of tears. The Old Helmet, Volume II The closed eyelids opened a little and looked up through the skylight at the brown face of Tommy the Tongan, and then Russell gave the dying skipper brandy and water. The Ebbing Of The Tide South Sea Stories - 1896 Wherever a ground is within reach, and Europeans are at hand to organize the game, the Fijians have taken keenly to cricket, though not to the same extent as the Tongans. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z According to Mariner, some of the words were Tongan, and he thought that the language was probably an old or corrupt form of Tongan, though he could make no sense out of it. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II Much of what he said was put interrogatively, a mode of address which is very acceptable among the Tongans. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries I must finish this long letter with giving you the dying testimony of a Tongan preacher who has just gone to his home. The Old Helmet, Volume II Then, one day, some interfering Tongan visitor examined the pea and declared that it had been taken from a steelyard designed to weigh up to 400 lbs. The Colonial Mortuary Bard; "'Reo," The Fisherman; and The Black Bream Of Australia 1901 Meanwhile it had died out in Fiji, and when it revived through the influence of the Tongans domiciled in the group, it was in its Tongan form with cocoanut-shells. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The naturalist J. R. Forster thought the Tongans darker than the Tahitians. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The Tongans have been especially blessed in having had several missionaries of high character, abilities, and zeal sent among them. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries A couple of months ago the Tongan village sent to ask if they might come and dance for us on Christmas. The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson Napoleon was one of our native crew—a short, nuggety little Tongan, who, in an attack made on our boats nearly a year before, had received a bullet in the calf of the leg. Yorke The Adventurer The preparation of gnatoo, or tappa-cloth, from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree, occupies much of the time of the Tongan women. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry According to an earlier authority, the Tongans could name and point out the tombs of no less than thirty Tooitongas. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The reception accorded to Edwards at Tofoa is very characteristic of the Tongans. Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791 I did not feel much like gaieties, but could not refuse the Tongans. The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson Grief said to Snow, after the Tongan had gone back to his bunk. A Son Of The Sun Many Tongans also resided there, who could at once be addressed in their own language, which was also understood by the chief and many of the people of Lakemba. The Cruise of the Mary Rose Here and There in the Pacific The gods of Niua Fo'ou, one of the most distant islands of the Tongan group, were three in number, to wit, the octopus, pig's liver, and a large lump of coral. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II It had been built by Tongans in the Fijis, where suitable timber could alone be procured. The Cruise of the Dainty Rovings in the Pacific The Tongans marched up—about fifty of them—led by their taupo dressed in a fine mat and dancing as she came. The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson By mid-afternoon, in a huge sea, with the wind after its last shift no more than a stiff breeze, the Tongan bosun sighted a schooner bottom up. A Son Of The Sun Lakemba is thirty miles in circumference, and contains, besides the king’s town, eight other towns and three Tongan settlements. The Cruise of the Mary Rose Here and There in the Pacific The funeral and mourning customs which we have passed in review serve to illustrate the Tongan conceptions of the soul and of its survival after death. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II These vessels, frail and unwieldy as they appear, are navigated in the face of the trade wind between two and three hundred miles, the Tongans making voyages to Fiji and also to Samoa. The Cruise of the Dainty Rovings in the Pacific He was very happy to receive the Samoan and Tongan pamphlets. Letters from the Guardian to Australia and New Zealand "Land ho, skipper!" the Tongan called down the companionway. A Son Of The Sun Many of the Tongans heard the word gladly, though hitherto known for their evil doings, and returned home changed in heart and manners. The Cruise of the Mary Rose Here and There in the Pacific So too, apparently, thought the Tongans, and some Europeans may be inclined to agree with them. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The Tongans are said to be the best canoe builders and navigators in the Pacific. The Cruise of the Dainty Rovings in the Pacific The mate and bosun, with about fifteen of the crew—Samoans and Tongans—were on board. Great Sea Stories He described the location of the barracks, and told the Tongan to swim softly around and have talk with the Kanakas. A Son Of The Sun Without pausing to consider the Tongan myth of the Origin of Death, we may go on to investigate the legends of the Aryan races. Modern Mythology The island in which this happened belonged to the Tongan group, but precisely the same incident might have occurred in Samoa. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II The Tongans had earthen ware which they learned to make from the Fijians, but the Polynesians had left the mainland before the beginning of this art. White Shadows in the South Seas They amused each other also by stories of hoodwinking and trickery, such as the following:—A Samoan and a Tongan made friends with each other. Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before It's a high, volcanic island, not a flat, coral one like the southern Tongans. Jason Instead of being chocolate-coloured people, the Maories and Tongans are light brown; instead of woolly, they have straight, or wavy, black hair. Critiques and Addresses In this way he acquired a considerable knowledge of the Tongan language and customs, of which he made some use in the account of his experiences which he published anonymously after his return to England. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II To the lower, non-ghostly Tongan gods the animistic habit of sacrifice had been extended, but not yet to the Supreme Being. The Making of Religion The Tongan returned with a large unhusked nut, but on the voyage he split up the husk, took out the nut, and closed all up again. Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before Among the highest of all these island peoples, the Tongans, the only restriction to incontinence was that the lover must not be changed too often. Primitive Love and Love-Stories Cook and all other navigators have praised their robust physical aspect, and they undoubtedly, with the Fijians and the Tongans, stand at the head of all island races. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 39, January, 1861 But at the same time, as Dr. Forbes did not fail to note, the Tongan trilithon differs in some respects from those of Stonehenge. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II It is manifest that we cannot prove Jehovah to be a ghost by the parallel of a Tongan god, who, by ritual and by definition, was not a ghost. The Making of Religion A notable instance of the power of Vave is given in an account of the battle with the Tongan invaders. Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before Cook saw among the Tongans "some absolutely perfect models of the human figure." Primitive Love and Love-Stories These fellows come from the Tongan Islands, which lie a long way to the eastward. The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean This Ambler was a man of very indifferent, not to say infamous, character, but he rendered the missionaries considerable service by instructing them in the Tongan language, which he spoke fluently. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II None is known to science, though it seems to be known to Fijians, Tongans, Klings, and Bulgarians, who walk through fire unhurt. The Making of Religion The Tongan on his arrival gave him the large mock nut, minus the real nut and kernel, and the Samoan handed him the basket with the pretended white fowl. Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before While these details show that Captain Cook overrated the civilization of the Tongans, there are other facts indicating that they were in some respects superior to other Polynesians, at any rate. Primitive Love and Love-Stories |
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