The Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is just days away from opening in Nuku'alofa in Tonga, and frantic efforts are still needed to ensure visitors are housed; More than 300 leaders representing nations throughout the Pacific have paid tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia at Koroneihana celebrations hosted at Tuurangawaewae Marae; St Vincent de Paul organisations in New Zealand are sending a container load of clothing, household untensils and medical goods to their sister organisation in Tonga.

Today on Pacific Waves

Tonga going down to the wire on PIF accommodation

Pacific leaders pay tribute to Māori King

St Vincent de Paul to open first shop in Tonga

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