Tonga

Tonga's Prime Minister concedes the move to belatedly withdraw from hosting the 2019 Pacific Games is not a good look for the country but it is necessary.

Tonga's former Minister of Finance 'Aisake Eke says the government needs to provide more information about why they are withdrawing from hosting the 2019 Pacific Games.

Tonga is currently processing its withdrawal documents to be submitted to 2019 Pacific Games Council.

Tonga's prime minister has accused Chinese businesses of going years without paying any tax.

The Oceania Football Beach Soccer Development Officer says the format's future is looking bright in the Pacific region.

Tonga's Pacific Games Organising Committee and the government remain at odds when it comes to the golf venue for the 2019 event.

Tropical Cyclone Ella's projected course is now taking it many kilometres north of Fiji's main islands, while the French island of Futuna, also to the north, is effectively in lock down.

Tonga's rugby coach expects to have the services of a number of Super Rugby players when he names his squad for the upcoming world cup qualifiers and the one-off test against Wales.

Tropical Cyclone Ella has been upgraded to a category-two storm with gusts of up to 130km/h.

Manu Samoa coach Alama Ieremia says next month's test against the All Blacks in Auckland is ideal preparation for crucial Rugby World Cup qualifying matches.

For Tongan women drinking kava with others is becoming more popular, but does require them to break with tradition. Audio