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Water and Drought: Tonga’s Lands Minister is urging people to conserve water as prolonged drought and a strengthening El Niño threaten drinking-water supplies and crops, with risks to food security and public health. Healthcare Support: China’s seventh medical team is expanding healthcare support in Tonga. Preventable Disease: The Ministry of Health and TongaHealth will host a national forum on 11–13 November to review progress on non-communicable diseases and strengthen prevention efforts. Genetic Health: A new study using DNA data from Tongans and other Polynesians found strong genetic founder effects that may raise the prevalence of some rare inherited-disease variants, highlighting potential health implications for Pacific communities.

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11 hours ago

Tonga’s Lands Minister sounds alarm over water shortages as Super El Niño fuels prolonged drought

Kaniva Tonga |

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Kaniva Tonga

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Year Founded	2009
Website	https://www.kanivatonga.nz/
Domain Registration Year	2016
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Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
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9 hours ago

Ancient Migration Linked to Genetic Health Risks for Native Hawaiians

Newsweek |

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Newsweek

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Owned By	Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad
Year Founded	1933
Website	https://www.newsweek.com/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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11 hours ago

Man, 39, charged after machete attack leaves victim hospitalised in Tonga

Kaniva Tonga |

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Kaniva Tonga

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Owned By	Kalino Latu
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://www.kanivatonga.nz/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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Oct. 28, 2026

Tonga Coastal Resilience Project elevates Pacific Ocean Voices and Community-led Climate Action Ahead of COP31

Pacific News Service |

Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd info about owner

Pacific News Service

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Owned By	The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd (Kora Nou President)
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://pina.com.fj/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Fiji, Suva
Owner Country	Fiji

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14 hours ago

Real Life: Shortland Street star Bella Kalolo-Suraj opens up about her health journey and marrying across cultures

The New Zealand Herald |

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The New Zealand Herald

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Owned By	New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1863
Website	www.nzherald.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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Oct. 28, 2026

National forum to review progress on tackling preventable diseases

Talanoa 'O Tonga |

Owner: Kalafi Moala info about owner

Talanoa 'O Tonga

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Owned By	Kalafi Moala
Year Founded	2021
Website	talanoaotonga.to
Domain Registration Year	2023
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Tonga,
Owner Country	Tonga

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Oct. 27, 2026

BYU football fans, we need a healthier perspective

Deseret News - Utah |

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Deseret News - Utah

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Year Founded	1850
Website	www.deseret.com
Domain Registration Year	1993
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 26, 2026

Te Tai Tonga: Cuts to targeted health initiatives hit Māori where it hurts

1News |

Owner: New Zealand Government info about owner

1News

Center-left

Owned By	New Zealand Government through Television New Zealand ltd.
Year Founded	1980
Website	https://www.1news.co.nz/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand