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News in Tongan for 10 June 2020
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 9 June 2020
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Recycled objects portray Tongan artist's personal cultural journey
Recycled objects from hospice shops and souvenirs have been used in an exhibition reflecting a Tongan artist's personal journey with his culture. Audio
Sexual assault on minors 'alarmingly prevalent' in Tonga - Chief Justice
Tonga's Chief Justice has stated that sexual offences on minors are "alarmingly prevalent" in the country.
Tongan family’s isolation exemption approved for funeral
A Tongan family has received an isolation exemption from New Zealand's government so they can attend their father's funeral in Auckland.
Tongan Tertiary students rally together during NZ's lockdown
There were concerns from directors and teachers over the well-being of their tertiary students from Tonga studying in Auckland during the national lockdown. Audio
Tongan students studying in Auckland away from family
Tongan tertiary students studying in Auckland relied on their sense of community through the unease of going through New Zealand's lockdown away from family. Audio
Case regarding Tonga's damaged cables set for Oct
The court case concerning damage to Tonga's undersea cable which disrupted telecommunications for weeks last year has been deferred until the end of October
Pacific warned of seabed mining's irreversible impacts
A new report into seabed mining in the Pacific warns of irreversible damage to the marine environment.
Tongan police arrest 14 on drugs charges
Tongan police have arrested 14 people related to the use and supply of methamphetamine and cannabis.
Tongan teen charged with murder of drug counsellor
A murder charge has been laid in Tonga against a 19-year-old in relation to the death of drug and addiction counsellor Ned Cook.
News in Tongan for 20 May 2020
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Tonga's PM proposes MPs take a pay cut
Tonga's prime minister has proposed MPs take a 20 percent pay cut as the country faces a record deficit.
Sport: TMTRL prepare for IRL membership despite govt concerns
The Tonga Ma'a Tonga Rugby League will apply for membership to the sport's world governing body after receiving unanimous backing from clubs that attended its annual general meeting last Friday.
A Tongan 'warrior' in fight against drug abuse and addiction dies
Tonga's efforts to stem increasing amounts of drug use in the kingdom have suffered a blow with the death of a local counsellor. Audio
Safety fears about salted beef in Tonga's Neiafu
The town officer in Neiafu, in Tonga's Vava'u group of islands, is concerned expired meat is being sold.
Sport: Tonga's government refuses to engage with IRL
Tonga's government will not engage with the International Rugby League while their dispute is before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Tonga extends state of emergency
Tonga has extended its Covid-19 state of emergency until the 11th of June, however some restrictions have been eased.
Guilty plea for Tongan man who tried to bribe cop with corned beef and chicken
A Tongan man has pleaded guilty to trying to bribe a police officer with chicken and corned beef.
Peter Warner: 'Lord of The Flies' rescuer
Peter Warner is part of an extraordinary story that made global headlines over the past week, despite it being decades old. It's the tale of a real life 'Lord of the Flies' scenario, six Tongan boys… Audio