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Talanoa 'o Tonga

A bilingual Tongan- and English-language news site based in Nuku'alofa, co-founded by the late publisher Kalafi Moala, a pioneer of Tonga's independent press. Talanoa 'o Tonga covers national politics, business, churches and community affairs, and positions itself as an independent voice in Tonga's small media market.

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