Tonga
News in Tongan for 7 April 2017
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) . Audio
New music from Tonga's past launches this weekend
The launch of a new album with music from Tonga's past shares ancestral stories with a royal connection. Audio
News in Tongan for 6 April 2017
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Extradition to Tonga of wanted yachtie still being considered
Reports from Tonga say the United States government is still considering the extradition of the yachtie Dean Jay Fletcher who's been charged with murdering his wife in Tonga.
News in Tongan for 4 April 2017
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Tongan PM says no to casino
Tonga's Prime Minister has poured cold water on the idea of a casino resort being developed in the country.
Tonga's Cardinal collapses in Auckland
Tonga's Cardinal, Soane Patita Mafi, is recovering in New Zealand after collapsing in Auckland as he was preparing for a trip to the Vatican.
More NZ concerns over drunk Tonga RSE workers
The owner of Gala Berry Farm in Warkworth in New Zealand's north is looking at ways to overcome heavy drinking among some of the farm's Tongan seasonal workers.
Album with royal connection shares stories of the ancestors
An record that combines the creativity of two creative forces from Tonga's past is about to be released. Lomipeau Fika 'Uluaki 'o Aotearoa combines the poetry of Queen Sālote Tupou III with the music… Audio
Tonga diplomat visits PNG, reaffirms Games support
Tonga's High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea has presented her credentials in Port Moresby during a three day visit.
Casino a step closer in Tonga
A company looking to build a casino in Tonga has reportedly been given tentative approval from the government.
Tonga to get tough on littering
Tonga will start issuing fines to people caught littering.
Baby can stay after Immigration NZ ordered deportation
A 16-month-old from Tonga has been granted a reprieve by Immigration New Zealand to stay with her adopted family, after earlier being issued with a deportation notice, as Rowan Quinn reports. Audio
Baby gets reprieve from deportation
A baby who was issued with a deportation notice has won a year's reprieve to remain with her adopted family in New Zealand.
World in Sport for 29 March 2017
This week: Samoa plans to protest against transgender weightlifters competing in women's divisions; post-match analysis on the Fiji-New Zealand Oceania 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier, and; Tonga Rugby… Audio
Tonga urged to appoint trade commissioner to NZ
A community leader in Auckland is urging Tonga's government to appoint a trade commissioner to New Zealand, saying the markets offer a lot of untapped potential.
Tonga facing a sugar shortage
A sugar shortage in parts of Tonga has resulted in a government prohibition on shops charging more.
Tonga coastal fisheries population struggling
Tonga's Ministry of Fisheries says the country's coastal fish population has declined by up to 50 percent over the past decade and remedial action is needed.
Sport: Tonga expects Teufaiva to host July rugby tests
Tonga Rugby is confident that Teufaiva Stadium will be able to host test rugby for the first time in eight years in July. Audio
Sport: Tonga expects Teufaiva to host July rugby tests
The Tonga Rugby Union expects Teufaiva National Stadium will finally be ready to host international rugby in July.
