Tonga
Tonga PM threatens state broadcaster with closure
Tonga's Prime Minister has courted controversy with comments about the state broadcaster escalating tension between the two sides. Audio
Tongan noble says PM plans are unconstitutional
A Noble Representative in Tonga says closing down the state broadcaster would be unconstitutional.
Sport: England, Cook Islands join Pacific Test program
England and the Cook Islands will feature in an expanded Pacific Rugby League Test program, as the sport gears up for the World Cup later this year.
Pacific watchdog says Pohiva should remember roots
A regional media watchdog says the stance Tonga's Prime Minister has taken on the country's state broadcaster doesn't fit 'Akilisi Pohiva's history of democratic activism.
Tongan teacher arrested for beating student
Tongan police say the arrest of a teacher for severely beating a Middle School student sends a message to victims that they can safely report incidents of assault or abuse.
Tonga's PM calls state broadcaster 'enemy of govt'
Tonga's Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva wants to review the role of the state broadcaster because it has become "an enemy of government".
Sport: Fiji Warriors close in on title defence
Fiji Warriors have one hand on the World Rugby Pacific Challenge trophy after beating Junior Japan 39-16 to remain unbeaten after two rounds in Suva.
Sport: Samoa A make adjustments for must-win clash
Samoa A are already in must-win territory for this afternoon's World Rugby Pacific Challenge clash against Tonga A in Suva.
More arrests in Tonga over fake passports
A Tonga police taskforce has made two further arrests over passport scams.
Tonga crackdown on unlicensed FOREX dealing
Tonga's central bank is to get tough with unlicensed shops providing a foreign exchange service.
Tonga govt says it needs $US50m to address climate issues
Tonga's government says it needs at least 50 million US dollars worth of climate funding to deal with issues like coastal erosion.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 13 March 2017
Tonga to seek climate change funding; US federal court ruling 'frustrating' for Guam decolonisation; More women MPs needed to fight corruption in PNG; Bougainville advances referendum preparations. Audio
Tonga to seek climate change funding
Tonga's government is looking for up to US$50 million of funding to deal with issues like climate change issues in the country. Audio
Sport: Fiji Warriors motivated for Pacific Challenge title defence
The Fiji Warriors have added motivation to perform in this year's World Rugby Pacific Challenge.
Tonga needs all MPs working together - dumped MP
A Tongan MP, dumped earlier this week from Cabinet, wants the country's parliament to take a less adversarial approach to governing.
Dumped Tonga Cabinet Minister speaks out
Dr 'Aisake Eke, who until earlier this week was Tonga's Finance Minister, says he abstained from a no confidence vote because some of the claims by the nobles about Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva were… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 March 2017
New human rights training for PNG police; Commonwealth unveils plan to end domestic violence; Tongan authorities promote good hygiene after Typhoid cases; Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go; A… Audio
World in Sport for 8 March 2017
This week: Samoa's government to review policy on monetary rewards for Olympic athletes; Team Tonga learn from the World Ski Champs; the first OFC Champions League semi-finalists are found, and; the… Audio
Tonga's attitude to women's rights 'need to change'
A women's rights advocate in Tonga says it's likely to take a generation to change attitudes towards women's rights, and serious work needs to be focussed towards children.
Tongan PM not worried about cabinet inexperience
Tonga's Prime Minister says he believes his re-jigged Cabinet has the expertise to govern the country effectively.