Tonga
Sport: Tonga PM denies support for proposed rugby league governing body
The Tongan Prime Minister has rejected a claim by the International Rugby League (IRL) that the government signalled its support for a proposed new rugby league governing body in Tonga.
12 arrested in series of drug busts in Tonga
12 people in Tonga have been charged with methamphetamine and cannabis-related charges after a series of raids on Tongatapu.
New children's book showcases Mate Ma'a Tonga's impact
A new children's book featuring the popular Mate Ma'a Tonga rugby league team is to be released this year on Tongan Language Week.
Sport: New Tongan rugby league body could be finalised this month
Tongan rugby league could have a new governing body by the end of the month.
Questions emerge over future of Tonga's domestic airline
Tonga's only domestic airline, the privately-owned Real Tonga, is reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy.
Sport: Tonga's Woolf says new governing body must unite behind team
Tonga rugby league coach Kristian Woolf says the kingdom can win next year's World Cup but needs a board that is truly going to support the team to reach its potential.
Emergency restrictions eased in Tonga
Tonga's restrictions under its State of Emergency have been relaxed although a night-time curfew will remain.
Tongan planner specialist acknowledged by NZPI awards
A Pasifika planner specialist for Auckland Council has been acknowledged in the 2020 New Zealand Planning Institute awards, having been nominated by her colleagues.
Tonga's King to open Parliament via livestream
King Tupou VI will officially open Tonga's Parliament on Thursday via livestream, because of Covid-19 restrictions in place.
More friction revealed among Tonga's PTOA members
More bitterness within the political party founded by the late 'Akilisi Pohiva has been reported in Tongan media.
Former Tongan PM and Noble MP receives suspended sentence
A former Tongan Prime Minister and current Noble MP has been received a two year sentence, fully suspended and a fine for passport, perjury and firearm offences.
Tonga's heroes remembered in unique circumstances
Many families in Tonga will be commemorating their fallen heroes and servicemen from their homes, driveways or workplaces at 7am on ANZAC Day rather than the Cenotaph Pangai Si'i.
Cyclone Harold said to cost Tonga more than $US111m
Tonga's government estimates the cost of damage caused by Cyclone Harold this month will be more than US$111 million.
Reports of a rift in Tonga's Democratic Party
There are reports from Tonga that the Democratic Party came close to ripping itself apart, but that the breach has been healed.
Tonga police arrest over 300 people for breaching lockdown rules
Tonga Police have arrested 568 people since a state of emergency was declared on 28 March to try and counter Covid-19.
Mu’a Health Centre to open soon in Tonga
A new hub for treating suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Tonga is close to completion.
Dateline Pacific for 22nd April
RNZ Pacific have temporarily suspended Dateline Pacific in it regular format so that they can concentrate their efforts on broadcasting to the Pacific. In the meantime, each weeknight we'll chat to… Audio
ADB boosts Covid-19 response in Tonga and Samoa
Tonga and Samoa have received boosts to their Covid-19 responses from the Asian Development Bank.
Tonga extends border closure until mid-June
Tonga has extended its border closure until mid-June
Tongan youth showing leadership post-Cyclone Harold
A group of youth volunteers in Tonga are doing their bit to rebuild the country post-Cyclone Harold.