Tonga
Sport: Tonga NRL expulsion confirmed
The explusion of Tonga's NRL has been confirmed by the International Rugby League after a Special General Meeting last week.
Tonga and Samoa declare states of emergency because of Covid-19
Tonga and Samoa have both declared a State of Emergency in efforts to combat the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
More COVID-19 measures implemented across Pacific
Countries around the Pacific continue to scramble to implement measures to safeguard citizens from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
5.8 earthquake near Tonga; no warnings issued
A large earthquake struck in the ocean between Tonga and Samoa this morning.
COVID-19 Health WARNING in Tongan from 16 March 2020
COVID-19 Health WARNING in Tongan language. Audio
Tongan author building young readers' confidence in speaking English
Classic children's books such as Thumbelina and Charlotte's Web are being used to boost the confidence of young Tongans learning to speak English. Audio
Sport: Tongan star Ben Murdoch-Masila to join NZ Warriors
The New Zealand Warriors has signed Tongan rugby league international Ben Murdoch-Masila on a three-year contract beginning in 2021.
Former Tongan PM found guilty of 3 charges
Former Tongan Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano has been found guilty of three charges, including making a false statement for the purpose of obtaining a passport and perjury.
Six charges dropped against former Tongan PM
Six charges of bribery and money laundering against former Tongan Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano have been dropped.
Sport: Tonga women's XV breaking rugby barriers
The Tongan women's rugby team is continuing to break down barriers in its bid to qualify for the 2021 World Cup.
Tongan Parliamentary staff exchange knowledge with NZ counterparts
Tongan parliamentary staff have picked up tips for record keeping and helping upset constituents following a visit to their New Zealand counterparts. Audio
Tongan Parliamentary staff exchange knowledge with NZ counterparts
Tongan parliamentary staff have picked up tips for record keeping and helping upset constituents following a visit to their New Zealand counterparts.
AudioFormer Tongan PM pleads guilty to possession of rifle without licence
Former Tongan Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano has pleaded guilty to possession of a rifle without a licence and will be sentenced at a later date.
Coronavirus: 4 in isolation in Fiji, 1 suspected case in Tonga
Four people are in isolation in Fiji and are being tested for the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Tonga moving to curb social media abuse
The Tonga government is moving to rein in social media. This follows an outcry after violent threats were made toward the King and his family. Audio
Sport: Tonga Taekwondo makes history
Tonga will have two taekwondo competitors at the Tokyo Olympics after making history at the Oceania qualifier on the Gold Coast on the weekend.
Sport: Tonga overcomes odds to beat PNG in RWC qualifying
Tonga is a step closer to the Women's Rugby World Cup after overcoming travel delays and ill-discipline to defeat Papua New Guinea 36-24 in Port Moresby.
Sport: Tongan women's team chasing Rugby World Cup reprieve
Tonga is looking to restore its hopes for a place at the 2021 Rugby World Cup in this weekend's Oceania repechage qualifier.
Pacific correspondent Koro Vaka'uta
Koro joins Kathryn to talk about the visit of Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape to New Zealand, and the visit of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to Fiji this week. He'll also look at the… Audio
Sport: Oceania Cup prep begins amid Tonga NRL appeal
Organisers of the Oceania Cup rugby league competition are pressing on despite renewed uncertainty over Tonga's international status.