Tonga
A Tongan without the tongue - a cautionary tale
First Person - As Tongan Language Week is celebrated this week in New Zealand, RNZ Pacific's News Editor Koro Vaka'uta reflects on his - mostly silent - journey as a Tongan in Aotearoa.
Christchurch roofer named to start against All Blacks
Hooker Siua Maile will start for Tonga against the All Blacks this weekend on his test debut, capping a meteoric rise for the Christchurch-based roofer, who is yet to play a first class match.
Sport: Christchurch roofer to start against All Blacks on test debut
Hooker Siua Maile will start for Tonga against the All Blacks this weekend on his test debut, capping a meteoric rise for the Christchurch-based roofer, who is yet to play a first class match.
News in Tongan for 5 September 2019
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Nine arrested with drugs and illegal bullets in Tonga
Nine men have been arrested in Tonga and charged with possession of illicit drugs and over 4,800 illegal live bullets.
Tonga says school delays not the fault of the World Bank
The government of Tonga has corrected comments made last week by its spokesman that the World Bank was to blame for delays in the school rebuilding project.
Sport: ABs prop ready for potential ticket rush to Tonga Test
Atu Moli will have a full heart but an almost empty bank account if he earns selection in the All Blacks team to play Tonga this weekend.
Sport: 'Ikale Tahi bolter 'a player of the future'
Tonga rugby coach Toutai Kefu admits he doesn't know much about the one uncapped player named in the 'Ikale Tahi squad for the World Cup.
Sport: Tonga brings back stars, introduces one new cap for RWC
Inspirational leader Nasi Manu and star outside back Telusa Veainu have been named to return to international play as part of Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad, which includes one new cap.
Tonga prepares to open first public library with books donated from NZ
Tonga will open its first ever public library next month and it's taken a village across New Zealand and Tonga to build it. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 2 September 2019
Pacific travellers to and from Auckland are being warned to vaccinate against measles at least two weeks ahead of time to prevent the viral illness spreading to the region; The executive director of… Audio
Tonga gets first public library
As New Zealand celebrates Tongan Language week, Tonga is preparing to open its first ever public library next month - and it's taken a village across New Zealand and Tonga to build it. Audio
Tonga Language Week reminder of role communication plays in changing world
NZ's Minister for Pacific Peoples says the start of Tonga Language Week provides an opportunity to reflect on the role languages play in a changing society.
News in Tongan for 31 August 2019
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Sport: Tonga coach focussed on beating Fiji as part of RWC prep
Tongan coach Toutai Kefu says despite the World Cup being weeks away, their main goal remains beating Fiji on Saturday at Eden Park.
News in Tongan for 29 August 2019
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Sport: Sione Kalamafoni set for Tonga return
Sione Kalamafoni is poised to play his first test for Tonga in more than three years after being named in the match-day squad to face Fiji in Saturday's Pasifika Rugby Challenge in Auckland.
Tonga govt say World Bank responsible for Gita delays
The Tonga government says multi-lateral agencies such as the World Bank are to blame for delays in the reconstruction of schools on Tongatapu.
Tonga govt says World Bank to blame for Gita rebuild delay
The Tonga Government says multi-lateral agencies such as the World Bank are to blame for delays in the reconstruction of schools on Tongatapu. Audio
Sport: Tonga's Woolf takes charge of Newcastle Knights
Mate Ma'a Tonga rugby league coach Kristian Woolf will take charge of the Newcastle Knights for the final two games of the NRL regular season.
