Tonga

The Mackay Cutters have signed Tongan rugby league international Mafoa'aeata 'Ata' Hingano but don't expect the halfback to stay with them for long.

Tonga and Papua New Guinea are among 16 countries that will take part in the new World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in 2020.

The International Rugby League Board has recommended a package of reforms for the sport in Tonga, following the conclusion of a two-month investigation.

Tongan lawn bowler Paris Baker hopes her success on the international stage will encourage more young people to take up the sport.

Deputy Police Commissioner Pelenatita Vaisuai praised the Police Drug Enforcement Taskforce for it's efforts to disrupt the supply of illicit drugs in Tonga.

Tonga and two international health agencies are investigating tens of thousands of faulty measles vaccines.

Tonga's commitment to climate change issues has yielded over $US123 million in funding for ongoing projects, as well as another $45m for projects yet to be approved, its prime minister says.

A ceremony has been held to mark the end of work on upgrading the water supply system in Tonga's capital.