Tonga

The Prime Minister of Tonga returned to New Zealand for further medical treatment at the weekend.

Tonga's King says while the state of democracy appears to be advancing in the country, the state of the economy seems to suffer from a lack of vision.

The British embassy is re-opening in Tonga after being closed for nearly 13 years.

When New Zealand-born Tongan Edmond Fehoko was asked to present an award recognising the late Queen Sālote Tupou III, he could not believe his luck.

Tonga's Minister of Health has been appointed to the World Health Organisation's Executive Board.

Planned reforms in Tonga will not diminish the authority of the King, the government says.

Tonga rugby league coach Kristian Woolf says Tevita Pangai Junior deserves a lot of credit for turning down the chance to play State of Origin and fully commiting himself to the national team.

A raft of controversial bills are set to return to the Tongan parliament next week for further consideration.

The Chief Justice in Tonga has ruled there is sufficient evidence to try former Prime Minister and current noble representative Lord Tu'ivakano on bribery charges.

Brisbane Broncos rugby league star Tevita Pangai Jr has turned down the chance to play State of Origin, formally committing to Tonga just days before the naming of the New South Wales and Queensland…

Tonga's late Queen Sālote Tupou lll will be recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Pacific Music Awards in Auckland.