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Nightmare on the Rugby World Cup express
Thousands of fans who took the train to last week's 'family friendly' Rugby World Cup opening celebrations had a horrifying night they would rather forget.

Tongan World Cup fan, 81, keen for repeat
A Tongan great-grandmother is hoping to get a second chance to get up close and personal with the team.

Tongan King drops sale of $9m 'palace' after protests
Opponent says islanders would never have seen money if Epsom mansion sold.

Audrey Young: Pacific party sets tone for better relations
As John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.

Asylum status considered for Fiji fugitive
Government officials are looking into whether ex-Fiji army chief Lieutenant Colonel Tevita Mara could be given political asylum, Prime Minister John Key says.

Army chief travel ban lift considered
Prime Minister John Key is open to the possibility of offering Fiji's former army chief political asylum in New Zealand. Mr Key told Radio New Zealand this morning the Ministry...

NZ man questioned in Fiji army chief's escape
Fiji police are believed to be interviewing a New Zealand surfing instructor accused of helping with the escape of Fiji's former army chief of staff Lieutenant Colonel Tevita Mara.

Former Fiji army chief hits out at 'hateful dictatorship'
A former Fiji army chief hits out at Frabk Bainimarama - from the safety of refuge in Tonga.

Air Force sent to rescue Tongan boat
A Royal New Zealand Air Force Orion found a fishing boat with engine failure before it drifted onto reefs near Tonga overnight.