Tonga
Christchurch rebuild offers training for Pasifika peoples
Six years after Christchurch's destructive 6.3 magnitude earthquake the rebuild programme is now being used to provide training for workers from the Pacific. Twenty-four workers from Fiji, Tonga and… Audio
Tonga PM no confidence motion tabled in parliament
A motion for a vote of no confidence in Tonga's Prime Minister accuses 'Akilisi Pohiva of nepotism, not following due process, abusing his authority and damaging the country's foreign relations.
Sport: Tonga still hopeful of playing at home
The 'Ikale Tahi are still hopeful of playing in Tonga this year despite confirmation the June test against Wales will not be played in Nuku'alofa.
Tonga dialysis plans 'being stalled' by govt inaction
A group wanting to bring dialysis treatment for kidney disease sufferers to Tonga says government inaction is stalling its plans. Audio
Calls for dialysis treatment in Tonga to be strengthened
A kidney disease expert says Pacific people may be more prone to non-diabetes triggered renal failure than others.
Tonga's Queen Mother dies in Auckland
Tonga's Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho has died in Auckland, aged 90.
Former Tonga rugby player adds to calls for dialysis clinic
A former Tongan international rugby player, who says he is stranded overseas because of kidney disease, has added his voice to calls for dialysis treatment to be provided in Tonga.
Tonga won't host rugby test against Wales
Wales' rugby test against Tonga in June will be staged in another country because of concerns over the suitability of the stadium in Nuku'alofa.
Sport: Tonga-Wales rugby match won't be in Tonga
Wales' summer Test match against Tonga will be staged in another country after Welsh Rugby Union concerns over the suitability of the stadium in Nuku'alofa.
NZ business operators eye Tonga
A New Zealand business group is in Nuku'alofa in Tonga with its eye on investing in the country.
Sport: Tongan skier fails to finish
Tongan skier Kasete Skeen was unable to achieve a result on his debut at the Alpine World Ski Champs in St Moritz.
Tongan govt aims to manage diabetes rates
The Tongan government does not have the finances to provide dialysis treatment but is aiming to address rates of renal failure and kidney disease by managing rates of diabetes first.
Sport: Support for Tongan skier at World Alpine Champs
Tongan skier Kasete Skeen makes his debut at the World Alpine Ski Champs in St Moritz later today.
Tonga Dialysis Foundation says Govt delaying treatment
A group aiming to provide dialysis for kidney disease sufferers in Tonga says its being held back by Government inaction.
Tonga government facing no confidence motion
For only the second time in history a motion of no confidence will be debated in Tonga's parliament next week. Audio
World in Sport for 15 February 2017
This week the World in Sport looks at... the rugby community mourns the death of former All Black Sione Lauaki, Tongan skier Kasete Skeen prepares for the World Championships, Samoa's softballers risk… Audio
Tonga PM's troubles may save him - academic
A political scientist who specialises in the Pacific says the Tongan Prime Minister's troubled tenure could ironically be his saving grace when it comes to defeating a no-confidence motion.
Rugby mourns death of Tongan-born All Black
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says the sudden death of the former All Black and Chiefs player, Sione Lauaki, came as a shock. Audio
Sport: Tongan skier ready for World Champs debut
Tongan skier Kasete Skeen will take another big step in his quest to reach the 2018 Winter Olympics, when he lines up in the giant slalom qualifying race at the World Alpine Ski Champs in St Moritz.
Tongan parliament worried about rising chicken prices
Concerns over the high price of chicken have been raised in Tonga's parliament.
