Tonga
News in Tongan for 17 December 2024
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Who will replace Hu'akavameliku as prime minister of Tonga?
Hu'akavameliku Sovaleni Sovaleni resigned on 9 December ahead of a vote of no confidence amid amid reports that the Palace Office had noble MPs in his Cabinet to withdraw their support. Audio
News in Tongan for 13 December 2024
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Tonga police hosts conference to empower women officers
Tonga Police said that the conference focused on encouraging solidarity and unity among women in policing.
Vague reasons given for no confidence in Tongan PM
RNZ's Tonga correspondent, Kalafi Moala, says members of parliament made vague reasons why they wanted the Prime Minister gone. Audio
News in Tongan for 11 December 2024
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Tonga's PM Hu'akavameiliku throws in the towel
Opinion - Hu'akavameiliku surprised everyone by announcing his resignation, writes Lopeti Senituli.
New Tonga PM to be elected by Christmas Eve
Tonga's Prime Minister has resigned ahead of a vote of no confidence that was expected to be tabled in parliament yesterday. Audio
Tongan PM resignation 'unprecedented'
Parliamentarians in Tonga will meet on Christmas Eve to elect the kingdom's new prime minister. Audio
More nobles resign from Tonga's Cabinet
Lord Fohe, Lord Vaea, and Lord Tu'i'afitu have resigned from their ministerial portfolios.
News in Tongan for 10 December 2024
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Tonga's Speaker confirms new prime minister to be chosen on Christmas Eve
Parliament will issue letters to its 26 MPs on Tuesday calling for their nominations for leader.
'A good night rest would be a nice thing do to'
Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who quit from the top job on Monday ahead of a vote of no confidence, believes "the government is still in the right hands".
Hu'akavameiliku resigns: 'Respect his decision'
Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has resigned, the Tongan parliament office has confirmed.
Tonga PM set to face vote of no confidence on Monday
The challenge has been brought by MP 'Aisake Eke, who claims to have the numbers to topple government. Audio
News in Tongan for 6 December 2024
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Basketball: The journey of the Ah-Hing family
The Ah-Hing family from Tonga exemplifies a rare and inspiring legacy in the basketball world, as they combine coaching, officiating, and playing into one unified journey.
News in Tongan for 4 December 2024
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News in Tongan for 29 November 2024
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Tongan opposition claims support for no confidence vote close to election
Prime Minister Hu'akavameliku Siaosi Sovaleni is facing a second vote of no confidence next week. Audio