Tonga
Tonga's Princess Siu'ilikutapu laid to rest
One of Tonga's most celebrated royals, the late Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu, has been laid to rest in Nuku'alofa.
Funeral visitation for Tongan Princess held in Auckland
A funeral visitation has been held for Tongan Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu in Auckland, with leaders from the Pasifika community in attendance. Audio
New disaster warning system in place for Tonga
A new updated disaster warning system is now in operation across the kingdom of Tonga. Audio
Tractors sought to help out farmers in Tonga
A New Zealand charity is on the lookout for second-hand tractors to send to Tonga and help farmers there till their ash-laden soil. Audio
Tonga's late princess remembered as a champion for women
Tonga's late princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu has been remembered as a champion of women.
The princess died in Auckland on Sunday, aged 75. Audio
Tonga's Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu passes away at 75
Her Royal Highness Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu of the Kingdom of Tonga has died aged 75.
Tractors wanted to help farmers in Tonga
If you've got an old Massey Ferguson tractor sitting in your paddock, the Pasifika Safe Shelter Trust would like to hear from you. Farmers in Tonga could do with them because ash from the huge… Audio
News in Tongan for 26 May 2023
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New equipment helps monitor Tongan volcano
New detection equipment will assist Tonga's Geological Service in monitoring the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano.
Tonga joins group of nations calling for phase out of 'coal, oil and gas'
Tonga has formally joined a group of nations calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
7.6 earthquake hits off Tonga, no tsunami warning
A deep earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck off Tonga, the United States Geological Survey says.
Nations urge Tonga to give women land rights and improve LGBTQ record
Tonga has received mixed reactions during its human rights evaluation at the 43rd Session of Universal Periodic Review in Geneva.
News in Tongan for 4 May 2023
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News in Tongan for 3 May 2023
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Tongan community leader 'appalled' over NZ govt dawn raids
Tongan community leader is 'appalled' and 'disgusted' at the revelation the NZ government still conducts dawn raids. Audio
Scale of 2022 Tonga eruption leads to rethink on underwater volcanoes
A new report has revealed Tonga's underwater volcano disaster triggered waves up to 90 metres high. Audio
Tonga underwater volcano triggered 85 meter waves:report
A new report has revealed Tonga's underwater volcano disaster triggered waves at least 85 metres high. Audio
News in Tongan for 21 April 2023
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News in Tongan for 20 April 23
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News in Tongan for 19 April 2023
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