Tonga

"I think the big part of the work that they are doing is trying to restore some of the data."

It's been over 50 years since the last Tui Lau was installed, as royal family member Frederica Tuita highlights the historical ties between the Tongan and Fijian chiefly lines.

A former director of Tonga's cybersecurity agency says the country's health data hack last month is a "wake-up call" for the whole region. Audio

Tonga's Salote Adi Lopaukamea Sisifa was confirmed as president at the 10th Oceania Netball annual general meeting in Nuku'alofa on Thursday.

The Tongan government has yet to reveal more details about a cyber breach of its health records that occured 10 days ago.

The NZ foreign minister made the comment in response to the Trump administration's proposal to impose travel restrictions on three dozen nations, including three in the Pacific. Audio

"The time has come to recognise whales not merely as resources but as sentient beings with inherent rights."

Greg Devine said mosquitos that carry the virus "hitchhike around the world" and the increased movement of people is increasing those infected by dengue.

Tonga is so serious about the Sabbath that it banned most Sunday trading. Now the king and plice are urging people to keep the day holy.

It comes amid widespread drug issues in the region.

Tonga's 'Aisake Eke Government has produced its first budget, pumping up spending by more than 10 percent compared with last year.

Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands have all declared dengue outbreaks.