Tonga
King questions govt decisions in Parliament speech
Tonga's King Tupou VI closed the 2023/2024 session of the Tongan Parliament with a hard-hitting message delivered by one of his Privy Council members.
Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant
Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant. Audio
Hosting first Super Rugby Pacific game 'a real boost' for Tonga rugby
Tonga is set to gain more than just their share of gate-takings when they host their first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game this weekend. Audio
Tongans left wondering who will fill key portfolios
It's been weeks now since Tonga's King Tupou VI let it be known that he wasn't happy with the government assigning two key Cabinet portfolios.
Tonga volcano continues to generate research - two years after eruption
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption in Tonga continues to generate research, two years after its violent outburst. Audio
News in Tongan for 2 May 2024
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 30 April 2024
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Turning the tide – what it takes to take out rats in Tonga
A rat eradication project on a remote volcanic island in Tonga involved people
Turning the tide – what it takes to take out rats
Kate Evans visits a passionate team as they carpet a remote volcanic island in Tonga with poisoned bait, hoping to eradicate rats. What does it take to complete this kind of project, what are the… Audio
Tongans remain vulnerable two years after volcano
Live and Learn Tonga says more people are struggling and there was a need for assistance to be refocused to urban areas in the Kingdom. Audio
Grim report for Tonga state-owned airline
Grim report for Tonga state-owned airline. Audio
NZ army offers Tonga assistance during exercise
NZ army offers Tonga assistance during exercise. Audio
Signs of Tongan urbanisation dating back almost 2000 years
Signs of Tongan urbanisation dating back almost 2000 years. Audio
Exercise Tropic Twilight: NZDF to help Tonga increase resilience to natural disasters
The soldiers will be joined by army personnel from Fiji, PNG, Australia, the US, the UK, Japan and New Caledonia to provide the Kingdom with aid to boost recovery from 2022 eruption and tsunami.
Families in Tonga continue to struggle two years after tsunami
Families in Tonga continue to struggle two years after tsunami. Audio
Preliminary report into Lulutai Airlines aircraft incident released
A preliminary report into the Lulutai Airlines plane incident in Tonga has found a host of safety problems with the aircraft.
China vehicles for Pacific leaders meeting 'not an issue' - Puna
Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general says concerns about the prospects of China providing vehicles to support Tongan police in the security of the leaders meeting are a non-issue.
Tonga govt considers China's offer for leaders meeting
Tonga govt considers China's offer for leaders meeting. Audio
Tongan PM grants King's wish
Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku confirmed on Thursday that he has vacated his portfolio of defence minister after government sources revealed last week that he had stepped down.