Tonga
Tongans reassured of fuel supply over Xmas holiday - government
The Tonga government is reassuring citizens they won't need to worry about running out of fuel over the Christmas period after months of petrol shortages.
PM Fakafanua: 'If we are to unite Tonga we will have to start in parliament'
Tonga's new Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua says he hopes to have his Cabinet line-up named in the next few days.
Proposed passport sale scheme 'a non-issue', Tonga's PM-designate says
He was responding to concerns raised by Tongans locally and abroad about a citizenship by investment proposal touted to earn US$400 million over five years for the government.
US imposes new entry restrictions on Tongan citizens
Tonga is one of more than 20 countries, predominantly in Africa and the Middle East, included in a new US executive order targeting visa overstayers.
What the new Tongan PM appointment means for democracy
The election of a noble to lead Tonga's next government is raising concerns over the direction of the country's democracy. Audio
What does the election of Tonga's new noble PM mean for democracy?
Lord Fakafanua, 40, a member of Tonga's royal family, was elected as Tonga's youngest-ever prime minister on Monday. Audio
Tongan noble Lord Fakafanua elected prime minister
Tonga is set to have its youngest prime minister ever, Lord Fakakafanua, age 40, who beat the incumbent prime minister Dr Aisake Eke in a secret ballot. Audio
Mana Moana - Live at the Michael Fowler Centre
A symphonic celebration highlighting the connectedness of our Pacific nations through music.
Performed by Signature Choir and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brent Stewart. Audio
Tonga election: Lord Fakafanua to be PM
Lord Fakafanua has been elected Tonga's next prime minister by his fellow MPs, ousting incumbent prime minister Dr 'Aisake Eke.
Tonga MPs set to elect new prime minister today
The two men vying to be Tonga's next prime minister are Lord Fakafanua and caretaker Prime Mininster Dr 'Aisake Eke.
Tongan royals lend support for new public library
The King and Queen of Tonga are putting their support behind the build of a new community public library in Nuku'alofa. Audio
Nominations for Tonga PM close Friday afternoon
As of Friday morning, two people have put their hand up for the top job, but these are not publicly known.
Study links scabies to rheumatic heart disease in Tongan children
There are calls for more efforts to eliminate scabies in Tonga in order to reduce the incidence of rheumatic heart disease in local children.
Tongan short film eyes Oscars nomination
'Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue' premiered last year and has been shown at 20 international film festivals around the world. Audio
Tongan short film under consideration for the Oscars
The award winning Tongan short film 'Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue' could possibly be up for an Oscar nomination. Audio
Rugby World Cup 2027 pool groups released
Pacific Island unions Fiji and Tonga believe their teams have been given good chances to advance past the first stage of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Audio
Tonga's parliament to elect new prime minister next Monday
Almost two weeks after Tonga's general election, four MPs - including two former prime ministers and a former speaker - are being floated as potential candidates for the top job. Audio
Tonga's caretaker PM leadership 'weak' - journalist
It's been almost two weeks since Tonga held it's national general election and the country is yet to find out who their prime minister will be. Audio
Three men fined in Tonga for poaching nearly 30,000 sea cucumbers
Ivan Moreno, 35, Wang Zhin Ning, 37, and Yang Peng Chao, 35, pleaded guilty on 10 November.
China pledges fresh Tonga investment as debt repayment looms
President Xi Jinping pledged fresh investment in Tonga when he met King Tupou VI in Beijing on Tuesday.
