'You had to fight tooth and nail': Women reveal abuse in kava gatherings
By Alice Lolohea, Marian Kupu, and Finau Fonua

Women in Tongan communities speak out against sexual harassment at social events known as "kava gatherings", where men sit in a circle while a female server pours them the drink, known for its calming effects.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/women-anonymous-harassment-assault-kava-groups-tonga/106468546

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'You had to fight tooth and nail': Women reveal abuse in kava gatherings

Women in Tongan communities speak out against sexual harassment at social events known as "kava gatherings", where men sit in a circle while a female server pours them the drink, known for its calming effects.

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Alberta reviewing plan on forcing oil companies to pay outstanding municipal taxes
Unpaid municipal taxes by some in the energy industry is a long-standing issue, with Alberta's rural communities owed more than $250 million as of last year.
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Alberta reviewing plan on forcing oil companies to pay outstanding municipal taxes
Unpaid municipal taxes by some in the energy industry is a long-standing issue, with Alberta's rural communities owed more than $250 million as of last year.
#Canada #Economy #Albertamunicipalaffairs #Albertaoilandgas
https://globalnews.ca/news/11733637/alberta-oil-municipal-taxes/
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