Tonga

Tonga's Finance Minister has presented a plan to overcome a $TP60 million Budget deficit, the largest in the Kingdom's history.

Tonga's Parliament has unanimously passed a $US260 million National Budget for the coming year with a biggest ever deficit of over $US26.4 million

A new animal welfare society has opened in Tonga this month to help support the community with challenges they face when it comes to animal care.

The Supreme Court of Tonga has ordered the extradition of the Kingdom's former head of the Revenue and Customs service to Fiji

More than 7000 Tongans are thought to be stranded overseas by Covid-19 restrictions.

The President of Tonga Ma'a Tonga Rugby League is hoping for government support and more backing from local clubs as it seeks to become a member of the sport's global body.

Tonga's reserve bank is forecasting an economic downturn that could last well into next year.

A drill for repatriating Tongans stranded in New Zealand by Covid-19 has been hailed as a success.

Tonga's government says it's planning a flight to repatriate 50 Tongans stranded in New Zealand by Covid-19.

This week the Tonga Government revealed plans to spend $US1.9 million dollars on a new security office.

A Chinese physician reportedly prevented by authorities from alerting the world about the severity of the Covid-19 outbreak as early as December last year has been honoured in Tonga.

Recycled objects from hospice shops and souvenirs have been used in an exhibition reflecting a Tongan artist's personal journey with his culture. Audio

Tonga's Chief Justice has stated that sexual offences on minors are "alarmingly prevalent" in the country.

A Tongan family has received an isolation exemption from New Zealand's government so they can attend their father's funeral in Auckland.

There were concerns from directors and teachers over the well-being of their tertiary students from Tonga studying in Auckland during the national lockdown. Audio