Fundraise

Dan Carter takes on 24-hour kickathon for charity

Returning to Eden Park to launch his dedicated fundraising platform in association with UNICEF, the DC10 fund, Carter is taking on a 24-hour kickathon.

He is aiming to knock 1598 kicks between the posts in a period of 24 hours - matching the total number of points the first-five notched in his All Black career.

Funds raised from the event will be put toward UNICEF's water sanitation and hygiene programme for children in the Pacific.

     

Family of Kiwi couple killed in Vava‘u fundraise to bring them home

Their families and friends have set up a Givealittle fundraising page in a bid to fund the repatriation.

Ben Rocky Neill, 47, and Rochelle Neill, 48, died by electrocution while repairing their tourist boat and that it was likely accidental, Tonga Deputy Police Commissioner Tevita Vailea said yesterday.

It is understood locals found the pair, who owned snorkelling business Hakau Adventures, before police were alerted.

Kaniva News reports a formal inquest was carried out over the weekend after the discovery.

Over TOP$22,300 raised for Tongan man attacked after ‘begging’ for money in Australia

His mother has also received donations in cash and food in Tonga after the incident.

Siaki Tome was subjected to what appears to be an unprovoked attack on Monday night reports Kaniva News.

Sinipiu Taumālolo claimed Tome approached him asking for work. It has been claimed the incident occurred after Tome had asked Taumālolo for money to be paid in advance from his pay.

Taumālolo was overheard in a livestream video clip talking to Tome about the money.