Lelei 'o Tonga

10/09/2026

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The stage is set for an exciting week of top netball action at the Oceania Netball World Cup qualifier in Tonga.

Five regional national teams will be competing for two World Cup spots, when the competition rolls off in Nuku'alofa on Monday.

⬇ Read Iliesa Tora's full story below.

25/08/2026

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14/08/2026

Culinary Arts and Gastronomy Winter Series

The Resilient Roots of Taro with Dr Dianne Ma

Taro is one of a select few plants in which each part can be eaten! A traditional staple for primarily Asians & Pacific people for both its versatility and ability to grow in most places. But you often have to “cook the hell out of it" to neutralise toxic calcium oxalate crystals before eating! There is a garden growing taro in the WH building as well as community gardens around Auckland.

But one scary fact was that in Aotearoa we make enough food to feed 40 million people, yet so many Kiwis are going hungry, particularly many from the migrant community.

While at the talk, we tried some taro leaf soup with a prawn and also taro ice cream! Also we were given some dried taro leaves (Filipino style) and some cooked-down taro leaves – now we just need some lamb or corned beef and coconut cream CHEEHOO!!!

Check out the Culinary Arts and Gastronomy Winter Series events all over AUT city campus ended today!

12/08/2026

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300 STRONG🇹🇴

05/08/2026

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A new documentary celebrating All Black legend Jonah Lomu premiered in Auckland at the weekend, highlighting his Pacific roots, family values and lasting influence to a new generation.

29/07/2026

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"Not only representing Tonga, but our Pacific sisters."

Tala captain Hulita Veve says Tonga is playing for more than itself at the Commonwealth Games, with the nation's historic netball debut carrying the hopes of Pacific fans across the region.

Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/commonwealth-games-2026-tonga-tala-captain-proud/106970770

28/07/2026

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