Kalafi Moala
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
Pohiva's Democratic Party emerges victorious in Tonga
'Akilisi Pohiva's Democratic Party has won a resounding election victory in Tonga, with the people seemingly continuing to back political reform. Audio
Tongan media feud raises questions over election coverage
Two weeks out from Tonga's elections and there is a worry that public access to information and discussion is at a premium. Audio
Pohiva may emerge from residue of dissolved Tongan parliament
There are indications that 'Akilisi Pohiva will return to the Tongan parliament, despite being head of a government whose tenure was cut short a year by the King. Audio
Tonga King's dissolution seen as part of democratic process
Political commentators in Tonga believe that last month's dissolution of Parliament by royal decree is not a sign that democracy is failing in the kingdom. Audio
Tongan media react differently to TBC saga
Media freedom under the spotlight in Tonga ever since the prime minister threatened the public broadcaster over his dissatisfaction of their reporting. Audio
Former ally calls for Tongan PM's resignation
A former media advisor to the Tongan prime minister is now calling for him to resign. Audio
Press freedom still a challenge in the Pacific
Ongoing challenges towards a free press in the Pacific. Audio
Tonga PM comments an excuse for poor performance
A Tongan publisher says the prime minister's complaint that his government is deadlocked because it's being stymied by senior officials is a poor excuse for his government's failures. Audio
Tonga more corrupt than ever - Kalafi Moala
A long time campaigner for improved government in Tonga says the country is making no progress in dealing with long standing corruption issues. Audio
Journalism trainers told to do better
Well known Pacific media personality and commentator Kalafi Moala has told journalism trainers they have to do more to prepare their students to properly cover Pacific stories. Audio
Tonga's govt-media relationship hits an all time low
The struggles the media in Tonga is experiencing as it tries to prise information out of the Pohiva government. Audio
Tongan media unhappy with level of govt transparency
The Prime Minister's Office and Chief Secretary in Tonga have come under fire from the media for supposedly lacking transparency and good governance. Audio
Mixed report for Tonga govt, year after elections.
A year has passed since the elections in Tonga brought a new look government into power and there is concern that expectations haven't been met. Audio
Bureaucracy seen as an obstacle by some reformers
A prominent publisher in Tonga says Pacific governments find it difficult to implement reforms because of bureaucracy within the civil service. Audio
Millions in aid to Tonga from China
China gives Tonga a multi million dollar aid grant. Audio
Democracy no longer the issue - Tongan election analyst
: The Tonga Democrats believe they can be the new government despite only taking 9 seats in the election. Audio
