Tonga
Tonga police arrest 9 on drug charges
Nine people have been arrested in Tonga as part of an ongoing police operation targeting drug suppliers and dealers.
Sport: Tupapa Maraerenga reach OFC Champions League main draw
Tupapa Maraerenga have done just enough to secure their spot in the main draw of the OFC Champions League, with a two-all draw against Veitongo FC.
Sport: Tonga's Veitongo FC target OFC Champions League history
Tongan football champions Veitongo FC are talking up their chances of making history in today's do-or-die OFC Champions League qualifying match against Tupapa Maraerenga.
British High Commission returns to Tonga
The UK has announced Thorhilda Abbott-Watt will be the new British High Commissioner to Tonga, in an appointment which marks the return of the diplomatic office to the islands after a 14-year absence.
News in Tongan for 31 January 2020
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Drug-related domestic violence on the rise in Tonga
A sudden spike in the number of drug-related domestic violence cases in Tonga is worrying, says a crisis centre for women and children. Audio
News in Tongan for 29 January 2020
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Sport: Lupe o le Soaga qualify for OFC Champions League main draw
Lupe o le Soaga has qualified for the group stages of the OFC Champions League football competition following a 0-0 draw with Tupapa Maraerenga from the Cook Islands.
Drug-related domestic violence on the rise in Tonga
The women and children crisis centre in Tonga says a sudden spike in the number of drug-related domestic violence cases in the kingdom is worrying. Audio
Tongan govts still have to learn how to govern - Halapua
Pacific academic and former Tongan MP, Sitiveni Halapua, says ten years into the greater democracy ushered in in 2010 there is still a need to learn how to govern under it. Audio
Sailors sought for Tonga outer islands trimaran
A wind-powered trimaran, built to service Tonga's outer islands and commissioned by King Tupou VI in 2017, is struggling to find suitable crew.
Samoa's Lupe o le Soaga make winning start to OFC Qualifiers
Samoan football champions Lupe o le Soaga have taken a major step towards securing their place in the OFC Champions League main draw with a 2-0 victory over Veitongo FC.
Passenger with measles travelled between Auckland and Tonga - officials
Officials have been notified of a passenger with measles who travelled on two flights between Tonga and Auckland this week.
Media watchdog calls for 'transparency' over Tonga suspensions
The suspension of three workers from the Tonga Broadcasting Commission has sent a chilling message to journalists at the public broadcaster, a media watchdog says. Audio
News in Tongan for 23 January 2020
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Criticism of China described as 'xenophobic' by Tongan diplomat
A New Zealand-based Tongan lawyer has been criticised by a former diplomat over remarks he made about China.
Tongan farmers get bee keeping boost
David Cramp is an expert on bees and bee science and has pioneered the use of drones and digital mapping technology in aspects of bee research. He's now set to share his gift in Tonga as a beekeeping… Audio
Cyclone Tino: 3000 without power in Tonga's Ha'apai group
About 3000 people remain without power in Tonga's Ha'apai group because of damage inflicted by Cyclone Tino over the weekend.
Claim 'China speaks for Tonga' at UN criticised
A New Zealand-based Tongan lawyer is questioning China's claim it could speak for or represent Tonga at the UN.
Roads and crops damaged in Tonga by Cyclone Tino
Top officials from Tonga's Ha'apai group say infrastructure is in urgent need of repair in the islands after Cyclone Tino swept past overnight.
