Tonga

Tonga is now in recovery mode, after Cyclone Harold struck the kingdom earlier today.

Tongan residents are being told to hunker down and prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Harold tomorrow morning.

Tonga's Police have continued to target drug dealers and suppliers during the national lockdown, conducting eight drug-related arrests last week.

As countries across the Pacific implement measures to combat the spread of Covid-19, women's advocates are concerned what it might mean people in violent relationships.

Tonga and Samoa have announced extensions to measures put in place to safeguard the countries from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tonga's government has announced an economic and social stimulus package worth $US25.5 million to help the country through the impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Tonga's Ministry of Health says two weeks of the borders being closed is not long enough as the country needs more time to put in place its strategy to counter Covid-19.

Tonga's week-long national lockdown began on Sunday as authorities strive to keep the country Covid-19 free.

Tonga's National Rugby League is filing an appeal with the International Court of Arbitration for Sport in a final bid to remain the governing body for the sport in the kingdom.

Tonga's Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa has declared a national lockdown for one week starting this Sunday 29 March at 1am and ending Sunday 5 April.

One of Tonga's biggest annual events has been postponed due to the Covid-19 global pandemic.

Volunteers from the Tonga Red Cross Society are distributing thousands of leaflets this week with information about how to prevent Covid-19.

All schools in Tonga will shut down this Friday for two weeks as part of precautionary measures against the Covid-19 pandemic.

The International Rugby League sees the expulsion of Tonga's NRL as an opportunity to rebuild the sport in the kingdom.

Tonga's borders have been completely shut down, with no more inbound flights allowed to enter the country.

The explusion of Tonga's NRL has been confirmed by the International Rugby League after a Special General Meeting last week.

Tonga and Samoa have both declared a State of Emergency in efforts to combat the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Countries around the Pacific continue to scramble to implement measures to safeguard citizens from the COVID-19 coronavirus.

A large earthquake struck in the ocean between Tonga and Samoa this morning.