Tonga
Tonga extends lockdown
Another new Covid-19 case has taken Tonga's tally of cases back to five.
Tonga PM applauds nation's 'reslience, strength' after volcano, tsunami, Covid
Tonga's Prime Minister believes the "resilience and strength" of people will get the kingdom through the impacts of the volcanic eruption, tsunami and now a Covid-19 outbreak.
Tonga has extended its… Audio
Tonga eruption and the impact on seasonal workers
From the breakdown in communications to delays in repatriation, seasonal workers from Tonga are grappling with the challenges that disasters bring.
News in Tongan for 4 February 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
'Resilience and strength of people' will get Kingdom through, Tonga's PM
Tonga's new Prime Minister believes the "resilience" and "strength" of people will get the Kingdom through the impacts of the volcanic eruption, tsunami and now Covid-19.
Three new Covid-19 cases in Tonga as Kingdom enters lockdown
Three new covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Tonga bringing the total number to five.
News in Tongan for 2 February 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Expert: Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption
A tsunami expert says forecasting models and warning systems did not account for the boosting effects of the shockwave from the recent Tonga volcanic eruption.
News in Tongan for 1 February 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Calling Tonga in a time of turmoil
Tonga is one of the world's riskiest places for communications - its undersea internet cable has broken for the second time in three years. What's the solution? Audio
Covering Tonga’s eruption - without communications
That epic undersea eruption in Tonga was heard around the region - and recorded and analysed in minute detail, even from space. But a comprehensive communications wipeout cut reporters off from… Video, Audio
How some asteroids can sneak up on us
Researchers from the University of Hawai'i have looked into how asteroids can sneak up on us without detection. The study was undertaken by astronomer Dr Richard Wainscoat, who joins the show to… Audio
Mediawatch for 30 January 2022
Covering Tonga's crisis - without communications; summer silly season gets serious as Omicron arrives; reputations trashed in summer scandals. Audio
Tonga will rise from the ashes - King
Tongan King Tupou VI is urging his people to unite and find the will to rebuild their island home following the devastation of a volcanic eruption and tsunami two weeks ago.
Bad weather hampers efforts to fix microwave link in Tonga
Poor weather conditions are preventing a team of engineers from repairing a damaged microwave link on the uninhabited island of Kao in Tonga.
Tongan seasonal workers still struggling to contact family
Tonga seasonal workers in New Zealand still desperate to hear from loved ones, two weeks since the eruption and tsunami. Audio
ANZ report outlines economic outlook for Tonga
New research from the ANZ bank highlights the tough economic impact the disaster will have on the Kingdom. Audio
Pacific correspondent Susana Lei'ataua
Susana has the latest on the massive Tongan aid effort in the wake of volcanic eruption and tsunami devastation. Also a look at Covid in the Pacific region - Solomons has community transmission… Audio
News in Tongan for 28 January 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Forum standing by to support Tonga
The Pacific Islands Forum launches a fundraising appeal for Tonga. Audio
