Tonga

The involvement in the government by King Tupou VI is a return to "the dark ages" for the Kingdom, a long time campaigner for democracy in Tonga says.

Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has reportedly stepped down from his defence portfolio to make way for a noble to assume the position.

Tonga is assessing how it can cut costs on development projects through scientific analysis of what development areas should be prioritised. Audio

Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni met King Tupou VI in Niuafo'ou as the two sides worked on ironing out differences that had surfaced in early February.

Tonga's Parliament has seen outbursts and heated arguments this week, with two MPs suspended from the House for being disruptive. Audio

A recent health study revealed that nine out of 10 countries with the most number of people obese people in the world are from the Pacific.

The nine noble MPs in Tonga are urging the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister to vacate their ministerial portfolios in respect of King Tupou VI. Audio

Details of supposed talks between King Tupou VI and Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku to resolve a dispute in ministerial portfolios remain up in the air.

Women in Tonga are prepared to move away from the Kingdom due to the adverse Pacific climate challenges impacting their communities, according to new research.

The Tongan noble and former MP, known for his advocacy in making the cryptocurrency 'Bitcoin' a legal tender in the Kingdom, has been laid to rest.

Police say though the investigation may be nearing completion the matter is still an ongoing investigation and the defendants are innocent until proven guilty.

Saudi Arabia will fund the construction of Tonga's fist ever national museum in Nuku'alofa, Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has confirmed.

Commissioner Shane McLennan says they will continue the fight against illicit drugs in the Kingdom and work with partners in the region as well.

A senior National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) official and his sister have been charged after being caught with 15 kilograms methamphetamine over the weekend.

Opinion - The Kingdom is in uncharted waters, and the forecast is for some serious turbulence. But we can say with confidence that the rule of law will prevail, writes Lopeti Senituli

Keeping the Pacific nuclear-free, in line with the Rarotonga treaty, was a recurring theme from the leaders of Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa to New Zealand last week. Audio

Tonga's head pharmacist says although she welcomes the opening of a new pharmacy building, a shortage of health staff to meet the nation and outer islands needs is her greatest concern.