A group of past and present students from Motueka High School are among the youngest competitors to take on the Godzone adventure race that begins later this week in Marlborough. Between them, the teenagers have some serious adventure racing experience, and have had coaching support from world champion Nathan Fa'avae. It marks the return of the world's largest expedition race after a two-year hiatus. Samantha Gee has more.
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A group of past and present students from Motueka High School are among the youngest competitors to take on the Godzone adventure race that begins later this week in Marlborough. Between them, the teenagers have some serious adventure racing experience, and have had coaching support from world champion Nathan Fa'avae. It marks the return of the world's largest expedition race after a two-year hiatus. Samantha Gee has more.
Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. There are 71 candidates vying for a seat in parliament including eight women. More than 64,000 voters are on the electoral roll but the kingdom has struggled with low voter turnout since democratic reforms in 2010. RNZ Pacific senior reporter Teuila Fuatai is in Nuku'alofa and spoke to Lisa Owen.
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A group of past and present students from Motueka High School are among the youngest competitors to take on the Godzone adventure race that begins later this week in Marlborough. Between them, the teenagers have some serious adventure racing experience, and have had coaching support from world champion Nathan Fa'avae. It marks the return of the world's largest expedition race after a two-year hiatus. Samantha Gee has more.
