Tonga
Tonga govt to 'talanoa' with King about directive - Acting PM
Samiuela Vaipulu told media on Wednesday the government will resolve its differences with the King "the Pacific way".
Pacific Mission: NZ Foreign Minister and Pacific Peoples Minister in Tonga
Winston Peters and Dr Shane Reti landed in Nuku'alofa on Tuesday night amid domestic political ruction in Tonga. They will have a day of bilateral meetings on today.
Tonga's King loses confidence in leadership
Tonga's King loses confidence in leadership of PM and cabinet minister. Audio
Tonga PM has final call on ministers, not the King - former attorney-general
The recent announcement by Tonga's Privy Council that the King Tupou VI has lost confidence in certain ministers does not mean they have lost their jobs.
Tonga's King Tupou VI loses confidence in PM Hu'akavameiliku
Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku is believed to be in New Zealand for a medical check-up.
Kava on tap 'available for everyone' - Tongan entrepreneur launches initiative
A Nuku'alofa business has started to sell 'sparkling kava' on tap for those interested in tasting the traditional brew.
Tonga appoints retired health chief
Dr Siale 'Akau'ola has become Tonga's new Minister of Health.
Tonga 15s looking for new coach
The Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) has begun its search for a ew head coach to mentor the 'Ikale Tahi.
'Pacific cuisine is yet to be well established' - Tongan chef
'Pacific cuisine is yet to be well established' - Tongan chef. Audio
Lulutai resumes normal flight schedule
Tonga's domestic air services are back on schedule as the country's lone airline resumed normal flights from last Saturday.
WHO role is 'for Tonga and the Pacific', Dr Saia Piukala says
The World Health Organisation Regional Director for the Western Pacific says he will be a servant of the region as he takes up his new posting in Manila.
Lea Tupu'anga: Tongan short film about language moves audience to tears at Sundance
A Tongan story has made it to Sundance - one of the biggest film festivals in the world. Audio
New study on Tonga volcano highlights need for further research
A new study has comprehensively mapped the immediate after effects of the 15 January 2022 volcano eruption of Hunga Tonga - Hunga Ha'apai, highlighting the risks of similar events.
Laveni Vaka: Tonga's first woman pro soccer player 'grateful' to US club 'for taking a chance'
Tonga's Laveni Vaka has become the first Tongan female professional soccer player after being drafted for the National Women's Soccer League in the United States.
'By Tongans, for Tongans’: Kingdom of Kings film to showcase rugby and Tongan life
Sebastian Hurrell, an Auckland-based Tongan filmmaker, believes rugby is a pathway that can help many Tongan youths overcome the challenges of life on the Island Kingdom.
Breakthrough for Tongan students
The New Zealand government has accepted Tongan students who pass the Tonga seventh form exam to enroll directly into its education system, Tonga's prime minister has confirmed.
Documentary: Stories of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
January 15th marks two years since the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano which devastated the kingdom of Tonga.
News in Tongan for 14 December 2023
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 13 December 2023
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
'No passengers injured' after Lulutai Airlines aircraft 'hit a cement block'
A plane that slid off the runway at Tonga's Fua'amotu airport on Friday was on its way to Vava'u when it had to turn back, reportedly due to a "technical issue".