Tonga

Tonga's Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa has declared a national lockdown for one week starting this Sunday 29 March at 1am and ending Sunday 5 April.

One of Tonga's biggest annual events has been postponed due to the Covid-19 global pandemic.

Volunteers from the Tonga Red Cross Society are distributing thousands of leaflets this week with information about how to prevent Covid-19.

All schools in Tonga will shut down this Friday for two weeks as part of precautionary measures against the Covid-19 pandemic.

The International Rugby League sees the expulsion of Tonga's NRL as an opportunity to rebuild the sport in the kingdom.

Tonga's borders have been completely shut down, with no more inbound flights allowed to enter the country.

The explusion of Tonga's NRL has been confirmed by the International Rugby League after a Special General Meeting last week.

Tonga and Samoa have both declared a State of Emergency in efforts to combat the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Countries around the Pacific continue to scramble to implement measures to safeguard citizens from the COVID-19 coronavirus.

A large earthquake struck in the ocean between Tonga and Samoa this morning.

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

The New Zealand Warriors has signed Tongan rugby league international Ben Murdoch-Masila on a three-year contract beginning in 2021.

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 of bribery and money laundering against former Tongan Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano have been dropped.

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 have picked up tips for record keeping and helping upset constituents following a visit to their New Zealand counterparts.

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.

Four people are in isolation in Fiji and are being tested for the Covid-19 coronavirus.