30 May 2023

Tonga's late princess remembered as a champion for women

From , 6:02 am on 30 May 2023

Tonga's late princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu has been remembered as a champion of women.

The princess died in Auckland on Sunday, aged 75. 

She had lived in New Zealand for the last 10 years for health reasons.

Her Royal Highness was devoted to advocating for women.

RNZ Pacific correspondent Kalafi Moala talks about Princess Siu'ilikutapu's passing.

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Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

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