Tonga
Children in Tongan hospital inhaling asbestos
Several patients at the paediatric ward of a hospital in Tonga's Vava'u islands are suffering from health issues due to the inhalation of asbestos.
Sport: Fiji, Cook Islands netballers qualify for World Youth Cup
Fiji and the Cook Islands netballers are through to next year's World Youth Cup in Botswana after ensuring a top two finish at the Oceania qualifiers.
Sport: Tongan bronze medallist keen to emulate Joseph Parker
Former Tongan representative boxer Junior Fa has set his sights on emulating Joseph Parker.
Sport: Fiji and Cook Islands put winning records on the line
Fiji and Cook Islands will put their winning records on the line today as they bid to seal a berth at netball's World Youth Cup.
Tongan fuel shortage eases
A petrol shortage in the Tongan islands of Vava'u has reportedly eased after six tanktainers of fuel arrived over the weekend.
Sport: Cook Islands, Fiji impress in Oceania Youth Netball Qualifiers
Cook Islands are in a strong position to qualify for netball's World Youth Cup after a crucial victory over Samoa on day one of the Oceania qualifiers in Auckland.
Sport: Pacific netball nations square off World Youth Cup spot
Three spots at Netball's World Youth Cup are up for grabs at this week's Oceania qualifiers in Auckland.
Tongan noble happy with UN progress on climate change
A Tongan noble representative has come away from a series of United Nations meetings in New York hopeful the organisation is actively dealing with climate change.
Tongan noble calls for clearer laws on climate migration
A Tongan noble representative says there is a real need to clarify the legal framework surrounding climate change-induced migration.
Sport: Tonga PM calls for overhaul of sports funding
Tonga's Prime Minister has called for an overhaul of the way the funding from the government to sporting organisations is handled.
Official says Tongan govt can look to private sector as example
A Tongan tourism official in Vava'u calls for an intervention as businesses halt operations due to a fuel shortage.
Tongan MP appeals to fuel companies for help
A Tongan MP says foreign suppliers need to step in and help to address the major fuel shortage in Vava'u.
Frustration builds over Tongan islands' fuel shortage
The President of Vava'u's Tourism Association says it seems the Tongan government and fuel suppliers are attempting to sweep the islands' fuel shortage under the carpet.
Tonga's Chief Justice re-instates Sevele
Tonga's Chief Justice Owen Paulsen has declared the attempt to sack Lord Sevele as chief executive of Tonga's Pacific Games Organising Committee, is void and is of no effect.
Sport: Rio Paralympics a stepping stone for Pacific nations
Medals proved elusive but Pacific countries are taking plenty of positives from their performance at the Rio Paralympics.
Sport: Pacific players welcome proposed league rule change
A proposed revamp of rugby league's eligibility rules is being hailed as a game-changer for Pacific nations.
Tonga government in tight spot
The Tongan Noble Representative spearheading moves to oust the prime minister says the government is split and in trouble.
ADB lays out Pacific poverty levels
Statistics from the Asian Development Bank show about 22 percent of the Tonga population lives below the poverty line.
Noble MP says Former Tongan Minister should lose his seat
A Noble Representative in Tonga says the former Internal Affairs Minister should have lost his seat as well as his cabinet position.
Fuel shortage ongoing in Tonga's Vava'u
A Tongan MP says the people of Vava'u will receive some fuel soon but it may not last long. The northern island group has had no new fuel shipments for...