Tonga
Tonga weighs new deep sea mining deal with The Metals Company
But a local NGO is "quite concerned" and urging the Tongan government to reject it. Audio
Mormon Church responds to ex-missionary sex abuse allegations in Tonga
The Church claims it is unclear if the American man accused of sexual abuse in Tonga was employed by them at the time of the alleged offending.
Tonga govt considering contract with mining group
In Tonga, the government is considering a new deep sea mining contract with Canadian mining group The Metals Company or TMC. Audio
Tonga's domestic airline back up and running
Tonga's domestic airline back up and running. Audio
News in Tongan for 24 July 2025
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific
Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with outbreaks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Audio
Lulutai Airlines maintenance certificate suspended, two planes grounded
Dozens of travellers have been affected by domestic flight cancellations in Tonga after the aviation authority suspended the local airline's maintenance certificate.
Tonga's health system 'fully restored' after cyber attack
"It really was a scare for people."
Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data
Problems resulting from a cyber attack on Tonga's Health Information System look to have been resolved. Audio
Deep sea mining continues to draw attention in Tonga
In Tonga, deepsea mining continues to attract attention. Audio
Miss Heilala 2025 embraces her calling to inspire Tonga's future
Siosi'ana Taumoepeau embarks on a journey to uplift Tongan youth and bridge generational gaps through digital storytelling.
Little progress in Tonga battle to overcome cyber breach
"I think the big part of the work that they are doing is trying to restore some of the data."
Tonga's Heilala festival a celebration of culture and heritage
Tonga is pulling out all the stops this week for its annual Heilala Festival, which is reportedly to be bigger than ever this year. Audio
Tongan royals to celebrate age-old ties with Fiji at high chief's installation
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.
Tonga cybersecurity attack wake-up call for Pacific - expert
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 health ministry still grappling with cyberattacks
The Tongan government cotinues to grapple with a cyberattack on its health ministry. Audio
New Oceania Netball president is optimistic despite challenges
Tonga's Salote Adi Lopaukamea Sisifa was confirmed as president at the 10th Oceania Netball annual general meeting in Nuku'alofa on Thursday.
News in Tongan for 27 June 2025
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Tonga's govt mum on health cyber breach
The Tongan government has yet to reveal more details about a cyber breach of its health records that occured 10 days ago.
Experts brought in after cyber attack on Tonga health database
Tonga's health data base attacked by hackers. Audio
