Tonga
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
Countries have the right to decide who can cross their borders - Winston Peters
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
Three Pacific nations considered for US travel ban list
In the United States the Trump administration is considering adding 36 additional countries to its travel ban list - including three from the Pacific. Audio
Tonga princess calls for legal rights for whales
"The time has come to recognise whales not merely as resources but as sentient beings with inherent rights."
Climate, travel, immunity all factors in dengue outbreaks, says expert
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 strictly keeps the Sabbath. Some say it's gone too far
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.
Police constable arrested for drug possession in Tonga
It comes amid widespread drug issues in the region.
Tonga's new government spends big in first budget
Tonga's 'Aisake Eke Government has produced its first budget, pumping up spending by more than 10 percent compared with last year. Audio
Deficit budget announced in Tonga
Tonga's 'Aisake Eke Government has produced its first budget, pumping up spending by more than 10 percent compared with last year.
Pacific doctors coping with dengue cases, say health leaders
Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands have all declared dengue outbreaks.
News in Tongan for 4 June 2025
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Tonga's ongoing battle against methamphetamine
Tonga like many parts of the Pacific has been contending in recent years with surging drug use problems. Audio