Tonga

Wet weather is now causing strife in Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia.

Eight Tongan fruit pickers in New Zealand were ordered to return home last Friday for alleged misbehaviour.

Tonga police officers are currently meeting with Asian business people in the outer islands as part of a survey to find out what security and safety concerns they have.

Tonga's tourism sector has been given the goal of earning the country at least $US90 million a year by 2020.

Tonga's Prime Minister says the Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women will be the focus of public consultations later in the year.

Tonga's government has doubled the earnings goals for the tourism sector in the hope that it will play a bigger part in building a strong economy. Audio

A cruise ship bound for the Bay of Islands rescued six fisherman, who had not had water for three days, from their boat.

Tonga's Prime Minister says he believes he has the numbers to easily defeat a proposed motion of no-confidence.

The OFC Champions League Qualifier concludes today with Veitongo FC and Lupe Ole Soaga competing for one spot in the main draw.

Tonga's Parliament has announced a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva has been submitted.

The head of the Tonga Broadcasting Commission, Nanise Fifita, says a US$91,000 cash injection will bring great benefits to the people of Tonga. Audio

The Tongan economy appears to be in a positive state according to the country's central bank.

The head of the Tonga Broadcasting Commission says a new injection of cash will help the state broadcaster strengthen its signal to the outer islands of the country.

Two escaped prisoners in Tonga, who allegedly robbed a shop owner at gun point while on the run, have been located.

Puaikura FC have overcome ill discipline, scorching heat and depleted playing stocks to qualify for the OFC Champions League main draw for the first time.

A New Zealand scientist says satellite images show that an underwater volcano has erupted near the main island of Tonga.

The Tongan company behind a proposed gaming resort is not giving up on gaining government approval despite legal obstacles and public outcry.

The police in Tonga are looking for two prisoners who escaped custody on Tuesday before allegedly robbing a shop owner at gun point.