Tonga
Post-tsunami: Supporting Tongan workers amid Covid-19
In the aftermath of the volcanic eruption and tsunami, a range of support measures have been implemented by key stakeholders to support Tongan seasonal workers in NZ as they come to terms with the…
The Southern Cross cable that connects Tonga to the outside world is fixed
The Southern Cross Cable cut during the volcanic eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai and subsequent tsunami last month has been finally repaired.
News in Tongan for 22 February 2022
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Food security still a concern for Tongans who lost gardens
Food security still a concern for Tongans who lost gardens during last month's volcanic eruption and tsunami. Audio
Tonga eases lockdown restrictions
Tonga's prime minister has annouced that Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in the Kingdom will ease for seven days from Monday.
News in Tongan for 18 February 2022
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Pasifika communities plan longterm support for Tonga
Pasifika communities in NZ planning long term relief support for Tonga. Audio
Collections for Tonga continue around Aotearoa
The Northland Pasifika community in New Zealand is planning on sending three shipping containers to Tonga packed full of essential supplies before Christmas.
'We ran for our lives' - Tonga resort owner
Just over a month since Tonga was struck by a violent one-in-a-thousand year disaster, it is still struggling to recover from the fallout of the devastating event.
News in Tongan for 16 February 2022
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UN warns more international help needed in Tonga
The United Nations Pacific office is urging the international community to keep up the support to Tonga and help it build back stronger after the 15 January volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Distribution of aid in Tonga starting to pick up
The unpacking of aid in Tonga has been made with easier with forklifts to help distribute much-needed supplies to families.
News in Tongan for 15 February 2022
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News in Tongan for 14 February 2022
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Covid case count in Tonga rises to 108
There are now a total of 108 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Tonga.
Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Tonga
Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Tonga a double blow to the kingdom still trying to recover from the devastating volcanic eruption on January 15 and the tsunami it triggered. Audio
More Covid-19 cases in Tonga as NZ communities rally to aid
There are now 65 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Tonga as the Kingdom starts looking at rebuilding.
Lack of forklifts in Tonga slowing down aid delivery
A massive aid effort for Tonga across New Zealand is picking up momentum.
News in Tongan for 9 February 2022
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First shipment of aid arrives in Tonga
The first shipment of aid sent to Tonga by New Zealand community members and businesses is finally being unpacked after completing mandatory quarantine on Tongatapu.