It’s where he is from, most assuredly, even if he never has been there. So, for years now, he has punctuated significant plays on the football field by forming a capital “T” with his arms in ...

The shirtless Tongan flag-bearer is back in Pyeongchang, and he still doesn't have a shirt on. Pita Taufatofua didn't let below-freezing temperatures at Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony stop ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -In honor of Tongan National Day, a special event is being held at the West Oahu Veterans Center to celebrate Tongan Culture and the contributions they have made within Hawaii ...

The Kingdom of Tonga exploded into global news on January 15 last year with one of the most spectacular and violent volcanic eruptions ever seen. Remarkably, it was caused by a volcano that lies under ...

Pita Taufatofua first went viral for representing Tonga as a flag bearer while shirtless and oiled-up during the 2016 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Don't expect to see Tongan Olympian Pita Taufatofua ...

A non-WWE star who is part-Samoan and part-Tongan recently made a promise to the legendary Haku and his sons. Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa are both WWE Superstars who are currently part of The New ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Nearly as many Tongans are estimated ...

There is a local legend in Tonga that refers to a devastating “peau kula,” or a red wave, that once overtook the entire island. Tonga natives would have been content leaving the peau kula to myth — an ...

Five thousand miles separate the shores of Tonga and the banks of the Willamette River. But on Friday, Portland landmarks lit up to honor the unbroken link between the two communities, even in the ...

It’s where he is from, most assuredly, even if he never has been there. So, for years now, he has punctuated significant plays on the football field by forming a capital “T” with his arms in ...