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National Team Name Dispute: Tonga’s prime minister says the national rugby league side must compete as Tonga 13 at the World Cup because the Mate Ma’a Tonga name is registered to the Tonga National Rugby League. The TNRL says it never sought fees for the team to use the name on the field, only modest compensation for commercial merchandise; the sides remain at odds over the terms. Integrity and Oversight: Tonga’s anti-corruption commissioner says independence must be shown in practice, with relationships disclosed and kept from influencing public decisions. Drought Response: As El Niño intensifies drought across Tonga, former agriculture minister Siosiua Halavatau says soil-moisture monitoring could give authorities and farmers earlier warning. Electoral Accountability: Voters have elected family members of MPs removed over electoral offences.

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Foreign Minister Officially Reopens Slovak Embassy in Canberra

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17 hours ago

TNRL rejects claims it is blocking Tonga from using 'Mate Ma'a Tonga' name

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18 hours ago

England eye World Cup redemption as Tonga clash looms

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Oct. 14, 2026

PM Andy Burnham gives England trio a warm send off from Chequers

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Oct. 15, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives England Rugby League squads World Cup send-off

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Oct. 15, 2026

Why Tonga's rugby league team can't use 'Mate Ma'a Tonga' brand at World Cup

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Oct. 14, 2026

Independence must be visible decision by decision, Tonga anti-corruption director writes

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Oct. 14, 2026

PM Andy Burnham gives England World Cup trio a warm send off from Chequers

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