It comes as Samoa's government declared a measles outbreak this week.
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Five children and two adults have contracted the disease.
American Rachelle Bergeron had planned to soon return home following a challenging stint on the island of Yap.
The outspoken prop put his name forward to play in the halves for Tonga.
The team is not allowed to use the Mate Ma'a Tonga name as the board dispute continues.
George Koloamatangi does not want the invitational side to represent Tonga in any form.
The Pokini family received the Guinness certificate this week for the avocado which came from their tree.
The Cook Islands Prime Minister has ordered the investigation after a string of flights were pulled.
Tonga will face Australia and Great Britain with their star players.
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"They really want to put in a performance that makes the whole nation proud," coach John McKee said.
The Kilbirnie Medical Centre in Wellington has three General Practitioners, all Dr Mitikulena.
The 'Ikale Tahi stunned Les Bleus in the pool stages of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
The truck will travel to 11 of the flotilla sites.
Edouard Fritch has suggested to Jacinda Ardern that a committee be formed to strengthen the language between the two countries.
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Trade Minister David Parker is visiting Fiji this week, saying his focus is to be on business and trade.
The Samoans have lost two players to three-match bans.
The 2009 tsunami killed at least 143 people in Samoa, 33 in American Samoa and nine in Tonga.
He will replace the late 'Akilisi Pohiva.
Leelo and Motu Matu'u were binned for high tackles in win over Russia.
Samoa's campaign hangs in the balance with both Ray Leelo and Motu Matu'u headed to Tokyo.
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Vasily Artemyev was all smiles after the contest despite suffering some big blows in the 34-9 loss.
The 22-year-old said it would be great to have Israel Folau but acknowledged they were just rumours.
They said teammates said it would be a waste not to see him play again.
The Ministry of Health in New Zealand has advised Tonga of the situation.
The pair have been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after sustaining injuries in the 35-3 opening loss to England on Sunday.