Podcasts about Tongan

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Azura & Charlie caught up with Toa Samoa captain Junior Paulo ahead of the Pacific Champs this weekend. He talks about their incredible fan day in Brisbane and who his Tongan wife supports in these games. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joel and MC preview the second week of the Pac Champs and Ashes plus the Hammer commits to the Samoa side 00:00 Hammer commits to play for Samoa 02:00The Strength of the Samoan and Tongan sides 10:15 Samoa vs Tonga Review 13:05 England vs Kangaroos Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney and SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: https://www.sen.com.au/listen   Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN   Follow us on Social Media! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen X:      https://x.com/joelfletchsen *Timecodes approximate* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Vaimoana Litia Makakaufaki Niumeitolu Khalil is a painter, poet, and educator. She has painted 38 murals all over the world, from California to New York to South Africa and to Palestine. Her murals tell stories of the people who live in the community, reflecting the openness, vulnerability, and generosity of the human spirit. Moana embodies her Tongan ancestry, her chosen family in Palestine, and her deep connection to life and the land. I hope our conversation uplifts your spirits and reminds you to create your own art in whatever way you feel called to.Moana websiteMoana YouTubeMoana IGLeah IG

Send us a textIn this episode of The Unrestricted Podcast, host DreRawka sits down with Ezekiel “The Tongan Kong” Latu, one of Utah's most exciting Heavyweight MMA fighters.Zeke opens up about his latest fight, his current mindset, and his preparation for his upcoming battle at Fierce Fighting Championship 43 during FightCon at the Salt Palace this December.We also dive into:

Send us a textIn this episode of The Unrestricted Podcast, host DreRawka sits down with Ezekiel “The Tongan Kong” Latu, one of Utah's most exciting Heavyweight MMA fighters.Zeke opens up about his latest fight, his current mindset, and his preparation for his upcoming battle at Fierce Fighting Championship 43 during FightCon at the Salt Palace this December.We also dive into:

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

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The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

Currently streaming on Apple TV+, “Chief of War” marks a breakout role for rising actor Siua Ikale'o, who plays Nahi, the youngest brother of Ka'iana (Jason Momoa).   Created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, “Chief of War” delivers an epic and unprecedented retelling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii, from an indigenous perspective. Momoa stars as warrior Ka'iana, striving to unite the islands in the late 18th century ahead of Western colonization.    To prepare for his role, Siua underwent immersive training in conversational Hawaiian (‘Ōlelo Hawai'i), sailing a traditional Wa'a canoe, Hawaiian martial art Lua, and stunt choreography.   Born in California and raised in the island Kingdom of Tonga, Siua is fluent in Tongan and deeply rooted in Polynesian culture. He made his television debut in 2022 with a guest star appearance on NCIS: Hawai'i as hitman Ricky Sio.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

This episode talks to Dr Nick Halafihi about the life and career of his father, Nanumi (Nan) Halafihi, the first Tongan to play at Wembley and the first-ever Tongan to play professional rugby league. This is a fascinating story of how Nan travelled with his brother Sione, a world-ranked cruiserweight boxer, and family friend Sam Felatu, and made a home in the north of England. He began his career with Doncaster in 1958 and then moved to Roy Francis's Hull, where he established himself as attacking left-centre and played in the 1960 Challenge Cup final at Wembley. This is about much more than rugby talent - it's a tale of crossing hemispheres and cultures, of the warm welcomes he received but also of the racism he and his family faced. Most of all, it's about someone whose career who paved the way for hundreds of other Tongan rugby players who would follow the path laid down by Nan Halafihi.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

On Wednesday, K'Lee, Azura & Charlie were lucky enough to be joined by Flava friend of the show Soa & his students from Aorere College. They talked about the importance of Tongan language week and performed an original Tongan song. For more, follow our social: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAYS SHOW: We learnt out to sleep and busted some myths with a sleep expert - Dr Sumit. Charlie character impressions are put to the test. Plus, a beautiful waiata for from our Flava friend Soa with a couple of his students from Aorere college for Tongan language week. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific health systems 'stretched' amid dengue outbreak - WHO; Fiji's top prosecutor claims charges are bogus; What's ahead for Bougainville in its quest for independence; 'Art can be lifesaving' - Tongan creative Luca Walton. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

  Church responds to allegations against American missionary accused of abusing Tongan boys Appeals court rules against church in child sexual abuse case in Arizona, church leaders says they will appeal Elderly West Jordan man charged with luring girl into... The post What will your “Grandparent Name” Be? AoN 956 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Ah, adulthood—the never-ending escape room with no clues, no key, and someone yelling “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” in the background. In this season finale of All the Feelings: Adulting, Pete and Tommy break down one of the biggest lies we've ever told ourselves: that one day, magically, we would become Real Adults™. Spoiler: we do not. As far as our research has demonstrated, no one does. We're all still wondering how to reheat pizza without judgment.This week, we confront the myth of generational superiority, from Gen X's latchkey nihilism to Gen Z's emotionally stoic eye contact, and the deep, soul-sucking silence of the millennial pause. Why do Boomers look so confident while setting their routers on fire? Why does Gen Alpha speak only in sound effects? Why are we, Gen X, the most stressed-out and financially unprepared sandwich in the buffet line of existence?So it's anecdotes, slang trivia, a breakdown of eye-contact etiquette, and a dash of Lord of the Flies (plus its real-life, wholesome Tongan counterpoint) this week as we ask the central question: what if nobody knows what they're doing and that's… actually the point? Whether you're prepping your taxes or debating whether mozzarella sticks count as a coping mechanism (they do), we invite you to put down the measuring stick and pick up that diploma, because you're already here—and you're already doing it.Congratulations. You're an adult.Now go cancel your trial of AMC+ before it renews.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

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Luciane Buchanan is a Tongan actress from New Zealand. She started acting as a young teen in Aotearoa landing roles in some local series, the Netflix series ‘The New Legends of Monkey', ‘Sweet Tooth', and Apple TV+'s ‘Mr. Corman'. In 2020, Luciane was a recipient of the Script to Screen 'Fresh Shorts' program for her first short screenplay 'Lea Tupu'anga/ Mother Tongue'. The University of Auckland celebrated her in 2023 on the '40 under 40' list of alumni. 2022 was a breakout year internationally when she was casted in Netflix's ‘The Night Agent', playing the lead role of Rose, which went on to break records as Netflix's most watched series of 2023 and spending 12 weeks in the top 10. In 2023 she became one of IMDB's Top Stars and now in 2025 she is set to play the lead role of Queen Ka'ahumanu in the Apple TV+ series ‘Chief of War'.In this episode we talk about growing up in New Zealand, getting into acting, her big roles in Night Agent and Chief of War, Polynesian culture, language, playing Queen Ka'ahumanu, and so much more.Find Luciane here: https://www.instagram.com/lucianebuchanan/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

"A Tongan that goes crazy every play." It's hard to top Jacob Rich Kongaika's self-description, but you should also add "multiplier." After crossing rivalry lines by transferring from Arizona to ASU last year, Kongaika quickly became a key contributor at defensive tackle, as well as a loud and jovial voice in the locker room for the Sun Devils. He's back in 2025 to provide more big hits, big laughs, and some big songs. On this episode we discuss crossing Territorial Cup lines, his football journey, planting the pitchfork in Tucson, his love of singing, the impact of the Poly pipeline and much more.

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In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the astonishing real-life story of six teenage boys from Tonga who were stranded on a deserted island for 15 months in 1965. Contrary to the dark narrative of 'Lord of the Flies,' these boys formed a harmonious and organized mini-society, showcasing the best of human nature under harrowing conditions. The hosts dive deep into the boys' journey from near-death encounters and sheer survival to their eventual rescue by an Australian sea captain. Join us for this heartwarming tale of ingenuity, camaraderie, and the indomitable human spirit. 00:00 Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast 00:28 Introducing the Real-Life 'Lord of the Flies' 01:22 The Boys' Bold Plan to Sail to Fiji 06:44 Disaster Strikes: The Storm and Shipwreck 10:32 Surviving on Ata Island 13:07 Creating a New Society 16:25 The Boys' Ingenious Solutions 19:14 Losing Hope and the Community's Desperation 20:40 A Miraculous Survival 22:27 The Rescue by Peter Warner 28:19 The Boys' Homecoming 31:22 Life After the Island 34:06 The Story Goes Viral 39:45 Lessons from the Castaways 40:51 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT1C4BSRzak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHO_RlJxnVI Wikipedia: "Tongan castaways" VICE: "I Spent 15 Months Shipwrecked on an Uninhabited Island" CBS News: "A real life Lord of the Flies: The 50-year-old story of a group of teens stranded on an island" My Modern Met: "In 1965, Six Boys Were Stranded on a Deserted Island for 15 Months—and They All Survived" RNZ: "The true story of six Tongan teenage castaways in 1965" The Guardian (Rutger Bregman): "The 'real Lord of the Flies': a survivor's story of shipwreck and salvation" Wikipedia: "Peter Warner" Matangi Tonga: "'Ata and its archaeology" Existing Films and Media "The Castaways" (1966) A Channel 7 television documentary/reenactment was filmed in October 1966, just after the boys were rescued. Peter Warner arranged with Channel 7 in Sydney to film their story and used £150 (USD $203) from the sale of the rights to compensate the stolen boat's owner. The Channel 7 television crew sailed with Warner and the boys back to ʻAta to film a re-enactment of their story, which was broadcast in October 1966. WikipediaDocastaway One 16mm film copy of the 1966 documentary survives today and is available on YouTube. The Six Tongan Castaways of Ata Island | The Real Lord of the Flies Documentary by Álvaro Cerezo (2020) In 2015, Spanish explorer Álvaro Cerezo spent 10 days on ʻAta island with Kolo Fekitoa, one of the castaways (by then in his mid-60s). The two men lived there alone and survived on coconuts, fish, and seabirds, exactly as the boys did back in 1965. In summer 2020, Cerezo released a documentary of his experience with Kolo and a book detailing the 15-month ordeal of the castaways. The Six Tongan Castaways of Ata Island | The Real Lord of the Flies CBS 60 Minutes Feature (2021) CBS News produced a detailed segment about the story for 60 Minutes, featuring interviews with survivors Mano Totau and Sione Fataua, as well as Peter Warner. Wikipedia: "Tongan castaways" VICE: "I Spent 15 Months Shipwrecked on an Uninhabited Island" CBS News: "A real life Lord of the Flies: The 50-year-old story of a group of teens stranded on an island" My Modern Met: "In 1965, Six Boys Were Stranded on a Deserted Island for 15 Months—and They All Survived" RNZ: "The true story of six Tongan teenage castaways in 1965" The Guardian (Rutger Bregman): "The 'real Lord of the Flies': a survivor's story of shipwreck and salvation" Wikipedia: "Peter Warner" Matangi Tonga: "'Ata and its archaeology"

Tongan and Chamorro music star Keniye Moala comes on to talk about her show on September 4th at San Jose Performing Arts Center with Josh Tatofi.

This episode features poet, author, and intellectual Moana ‘Ulu‘ave-Hafoka. The catalyst for this discussion was a recently released YouTube video by former Mormon author and YouTuber Alyssa Grenfell, titled Tonga is 60% Mormon??????, which has currently been viewed more than 200k times since being posted. This video references one of Moana's articles, so as nerds of Tonga, Indigeneity, and Mormonism, we wanted to add further complexity to some of what was shared on that platform. We discuss nuance, blurred boundaries, historical and cultural context, as well as Mormon specificity, and even larger structures and systems of power. We shift mid-way through this episode to engage with Ryan Coogler's film Sinners (spoilers). We discuss a variety of symbols in the film, including, the global impact of Black (African-American) culture, race, global Indigeneity, diaspora, spirituality, religion, sacred time-space, and more.   References: To be Young, Mormon, and Tongan by Moana ‘Ulu‘ave-Hafoka Kinikini, Lea Lani, Kepa Maumau, Moana Uluave-Hafoka, (2021).“Raise Your Pen: A Critical Race Essay on Truth and Justice”.  In Reppin: Youth Studies in Oceania. Ed. Keith Camacho. University of Washington Press. Tonga is 60% Mormon?????? By Alyssa Grenfell Church and State in Tonga: The Wesleyan Methodist Missionaries and Political Development, 1822-1875 by Sione Lātūkefu The “Glocalization” of Mormon Studies by Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye Letter to Tangata Va ‘Ofi in the Tongan Mormon Family by Fuifuilupe Niumeitolu The Mana of the Tongan Everyday: Tongan Grief and Mourning, Patriarchal Violence and Remembering Va by Fuifuilupe ‘Alilia Niumeitolu Comment on Sarah Newcomb and Robert Joseph Indigenous Perspectives on the Meanings of ‘Lamanite' by Tēvita O. Ka‘ili Marking Indigeneity: The Tongan Art of Sociospatial Relations by Tēvita O. Ka‘ili Tongan Crip Gang: A Tongan American Identity by ‘Esiteli Hafoka Oceania: Revisualizing the Pacific in American Religious History by ‘Esiteli Hafoka Withering as a Rose: Tongan Indigeneity, Mormonism and the Curse of the Lamanites by S. Ata Siu‘ulua Historical and Contemporary Representation of Kava by Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Sione M. U. H. Funaki Mormon masculinity, family, and kava in the Pacific by Arcia Tecun and S. Ata Siu‘ulua Tā, Vā, and Moana: Temporality, Spatiality, and Indigeneity by Hūfanga, ‘Okusitino Māhina Holographic Epistemology: Native Common Sense by Manulani Aluli Meyer In the Break: The Aesthetics of the Black Radical Tradition by Fred Moten Blues Legacies and Black Feminism: Gertrude ‘Ma' Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday by Angela Davis A Philosophical Look at Black Music by Lewis Gordon

This week, McKay talks about aspects of the culture effect, including creating culture, maintaining it, and how to rescue it. He opens up with a story detailing Tonga's devastating volcanic eruption and how the Tongan culture, which values respect and open-mindedness, helped the people weather the storm. McKay notes that, when teams or families have a strong culture, they will thrive and prosper, but, on the other hand, when culture is weak, it can destroy your team and everything you're working for. McKay also emphasizes that, as leaders, we have the opportunity to influence and shape the culture that drives us, and goes on to share that, to do so, we must learn to value feedback. So, make sure that you are slow to speak and quick to listen when it comes to creating a culture and values. Likewise, an influential leader will lead by example, sharing and modeling the values by which they hope their team will abide. McKay draws this episode to a close with one final piece of advice: be careful who you let join your team. All it takes is one person to totally alter your culture, so protect it and you will protect your team as well.The Finer Details of This Episode:Tonga's devastating volcanic eruption The fall of IBM Defining culture Influencing culture The importance of feedback Sharing and modeling values Why mid level managers create cultureQuotes:"Tongans look out for each other and respect others. Many Tongans may avoid outward signs of wealth or affection. They dress in modest ways, and they're highly receptive to other people's opinion and behavior.”“Culture can guide a team, lead a company to thrive and prosper, or culture can, like toxic ash, choke a team and cause companies to fail, or fall.”“Most leaders don't understand culture and they don't know how to diagnose or influence it.”“Culture can help teams be more agile, loyal and effective… Culture can also be a significant liability when it's misaligned with your strategy or values. And it doesn't matter how dysfunctional your culture may be on your team today, you can improve it with a plan and intentional effort.”“So, like the researchers in Roseto, you may have to set up camp for a while on your team, maybe even in your family - watch, listen, and observe. See if you can uncover some of the cultural behaviors and assumptions that your team members have.”“You see, some leaders stopped showing up for the small things. And the result? Their people do the same. What you do duplicates, so if you want to change the culture on your team, model the behavior.”“Hire and recruit people who exemplify what culture you're trying to create. And over time, these managers will influence your entire team. So be very selective about the people you let influence your team.”“Listen, learn, and determine where your culture is today to define the mission and values that will underpin your future culture.”Links: Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen