Lord Fakafanua
What the new Tongan PM appointment means for democracy
The election of a noble to lead Tonga's next government is raising concerns over the direction of the country's democracy. Audio
Tongan PM resignation 'unprecedented'
Parliamentarians in Tonga will meet on Christmas Eve to elect the kingdom's new prime minister. Audio
Work underway to expand communications in Tonga
Authorities in Tonga are working to expand telecommunications capacity in the kingdom to help people communicate with families overseas. Audio
'Of the Pacific' - Why NZ MPs visit their Pacific neighbours
Taxpayers paid thousands of dollars for five New Zealand MPs to go to Tonga and Fiji so what does New Zealand get out of it asks Daniela Maoate-Cox. Audio
'Of the Pacific' - Why NZ MPs visit their Pacific neighbours
Taxpayers paid thousands of dollars for five New Zealand MPs to go to Tonga and Fiji so what does New Zealand get out of it asks Daniela Maoate-Cox.
Audio'New Zealand's own back yard is Tonga' - Tonga Speaker Lord Fakafanua
The Speaker of Tonga's Legislative Assembly says meetings between Tongan and New Zealand parliamentarians help to strengthen democratic processes in both countries. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day Two
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they sunning around the Pacific or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them to workshops, schools, and chapels to find out. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day Two
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they sunning around the Pacific or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them to workshops, schools, and chapels to find out.
AudioNot a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day One
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they sunning around the Pacific or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox followed them to find out. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day One
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they sunning around the Pacific or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox followed them to find out.
AudioTongan Speaker talks about future of House with NZ MPs
Tonga's Parliamentary Speaker has visited New Zealand to look at ways House procedures can be improved upon and to discuss the rebuild of Parliament after the historic buildings were destroyed in… Audio
Tonga think-tank to promote unbiased dialogue
It's hoped a new think-tank in Tonga will help encourage better dialogue in the Kingdom, which is still trying to get to grips with democracy. Audio
Tongan Parliament opens up for public education.
Tongan Parliament opens up for public education. Audio
Tonga to launch mock parliament to boost women's representation
Tonga's Speaker of Parliament calls for Tongan women to apply as candidates for mock parliament. Audio
