Kalafi Moala
Tongan man charged over death of Salvation Army leader
A 19-year old man has been arrested in Tonga in connection with the death of Salvation Army leader Ned Cook, who was attacked near his home in Nuku'alofa on Friday.
Mr Cook was an outspoken advocate… Audio
Tonga moving to curb social media abuse
The Tonga government is moving to rein in social media. This follows an outcry after violent threats were made toward the King and his family. Audio
Tonga King says no to PM on Privy Council offer
The King of Tonga, Tupou VI has rejected a proposal from Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa that he become a member of the Privy Council Audio
Complaint to overturn Tonga by-election result
In Tonga, a group of supporters for unsuccessful Tongatapu No 1 candidate, Dr Netatua Taufatofua, has officially filed a formal complaint about the election process. Audio
Tonga aims to ensure no further internet outage issues
Tonga is taking steps to ensure it won't experience another internet shut down after an undersea cable was severed last summer. Audio
Political turbulence in Tonga leads to death threats in NZ
The call for the suspension of journalists followed by death threats for the Tonga Prime Minister, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa. Audio
Tonga Govt considers merits of growing hemp
The government in Tonga is investigating whether to promote the growing of hemp. Audio
Will local issues decide Tonga by-election?
Just two candidates will contest the by-election for the seat made vacant by the death of Tonga's former prime minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva. Audio
Tonga elects new prime minister
Tonga's new leader promises to end the divisions in the country. Audio
Process to fill seat of Tonga's 'Akilisi Pohiva is underway
The Speaker of the Tonga Legislative Assembly has announced nominations have been opened to fill the parliamentary seat made vacant by the death of 'Akilisi Pohiva. Audio
Pohiva funeral one of the biggest seen in Tonga
Several thousand people filled Nuku'alofa's First Wesleyan Church to overflowing on Thursday for the funeral of 'Akilisi Pohiva. Audio
Tributes flow for Tonga's 'Akilisi Pohiva
Tributes have been flowing from across the Pacific after Tonga's prime minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, died aged 78. Audio
Tonga's ongoing struggle to recover from Cyclone Gita
Many people on Tonga's main island are continuing to struggle with makeshift facilities 17 months after Cyclone Gita. Audio
Tonga considers Facebook ban after royals abused online
Tonga's government is expected to decide by the end of the month whether to ban Facebook in the kingdom. Audio
Tonga govt shelves plans for 'more democracy'
In March of this year the Tonga Government was reeling from opposition to its plan to push through six pieces of legislation under urgency Audio
Tonga suffering for lack of economic focus
Amid a steady stream of criticism how is the Tonga govlernment doing - we speak with our correspondent Kalafi Moala. Audio
Drug use a growing concern in Tonga
There are signs that a serious drug use problem in Tonga is getting worse. Audio
Tongan journalism stalwart steps down
After 30 years, one of the stalwarts of Tongan journalism, Kalafi Moala, has decided to call it a day -- for now. Audio
Tonga stirred up by Shane Jones
New Zealand's associate finance minister, Shane Jones, says closely failed states in the Pacific have become gateways for shipping methamphetamine and other drugs into this country, but his comments… Audio
Censorship, intimidation, and no money: Pac media crisis
The media industry in the Pacific islands region is said to be in crisis, with some leading Pacific journalists describing a dire state of affairs when it comes to press freedom. Audio
