Tonga

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 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 Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva wants to review the role of the state broadcaster because it has become "an enemy of government".

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.

Samoa A are already in must-win territory for this afternoon's World Rugby Pacific Challenge clash against Tonga A in Suva.

A Tonga police taskforce has made two further arrests over passport scams.

Tonga's central bank is to get tough with unlicensed shops providing a foreign exchange service.

Tonga's government says it needs at least 50 million US dollars worth of climate funding to deal with issues like coastal erosion.

The Fiji Warriors have added motivation to perform in this year's World Rugby Pacific Challenge.

A Tongan MP, dumped earlier this week from Cabinet, wants the country's parliament to take a less adversarial approach to governing.

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.

Tonga's Prime Minister says he believes his re-jigged Cabinet has the expertise to govern the country effectively.

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva has put the onus on two of his cabinet ministers to work harder to boost economic development in the country.