Local authorities are encouraging farmers to plan and prepare for likely dry months ahead during El Niño season in Tonga, as a drought warning is in effect for the Ha'apai island groups, while the rest of Tonga is on a drought alert.
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Friday 3 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Friday 3 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A masterpiece island creation worn by Miss Tikaway Creations, Meleane Pulotufietau Brown, wowed the crowd during a showcase of impressive island creations for the Miss Heilala judging event last night, 2 July 2026 at the 'Atele Indoor Stadium.
Friday 3 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Heilala contestants confidently modelled colourful sarong swimwear, with five of the 14 girls awarded top placings in the competition last night, 2 July 2026 at ‘Atele Indoor Stadium.
Friday 3 July 2026
The Heilala 9s rugby league tournament has returned for a second year, with teams from across Tonga gathering at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa, yesterday 2 July, for the opening day of the three-day competition.
Friday 3 July 2026
Suva, Fiji
The Pacific Islands Forum Troika leaders met in Suva, Fiji this week for strategic discussions on the future governance of the Pacific regional system and key regional priorities in the lead up to the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Palau.
Thursday 2 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Energy Commission has approved a lower electricity tariff from 1 July 2026, bringing the Regulated Tariff applicable to Tonga Power Limited down from 125.02 to 111.57 seniti per kilowatt-hour (seniti/kWh). - a fall of 10.8 per cent.
Thursday 2 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A showcase of traditional Tongan tau'olunga dancing and costume (teunga) was elegantly presented by 14 Miss Heilala contestants on Tuesday night, at Teufaiva Indoor Stadium, the first night of this week's Miss Heilala judging events.
Thursday 2 July 2026
Fua'amotu, Tongatapu
A fire truck for Ha'apai Airport donated by the Government of Japan under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP), was handed over to Tonga Airports Limited, on 30 June 2026, at Fua'amotu International Airport.
Tuesday 30 June 2026
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Auckland, New Zealand
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming health systems worldwide—but for Māori and Pacific communities, ensuring it is safe, equitable, and effective remains a critical challenge.
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Monday 29 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Members of the Free Wesleyan Church from Vava'u performed a traditional Lakalaka, during celebrations marking 200 years of Methodist Christianity in Tonga, in Nuku'alofa on June 27.
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Monday 29 June 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Kolomotu'a's 'Ikale (Eagles) was given the Pataloni (Patrons) shield as champions of the Tongatapu Sub-Union Pataloni title 2026 after edging Ha'ateiho Spartans 28-25 in a closely contested grand final at Teufaiva Stadium.
Monday 29 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The new petroleum prices for July to August will drop slightly, effective from 1 July 2026, the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) announced today.
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Monday 29 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga recorded its coldest June temperature on Friday, 26 June 2026, breaking a 41-year-old record.
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Friday 26 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thirteen-year-old Mohe Lomu was named the Tonga’s best local player, at the first of its kind national chess tournament in Nuku’alofa.
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Friday 26 June 2026
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Noumea, New Caledonia
Tonga secured a historic double at the FIBA 3x3 Nations League Pacific, with both its men's and women's teams winning the competition titles in Nouméa, New Caledonia, this month and, for the first time, qualifying for the upcoming FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup to be held in Wuhan, China.
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Thursday 25 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fifteen contestants vying for the Miss Heilala 2026 crown, made their official public appearance this morning at Tanoa International Dateline Hotel, Nuku’alofa, 25 June.
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Wednesday 24 June 2026
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Melbourne, Australia
Super Rugby Pacific will be a 10-team competition in 2027 with New Zealand Rugby closing the door on Moana Pasifika by rejecting any bids to save the franchise. A joint bid by the Samoan and Tongan governments had been the front-runner but ran out of time to secure the necessary money. By: Melissa Woods / AAP
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Tuesday 23 June 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An El Niño was officially declared for Tonga for the next 3 to 6 months, following sustained warming of sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, and corresponding changes in the coupling effect of ocean-atmospheric circulation, the Tonga Meteorological Services (TMS) under Ministry of MEIDECC stated, 19 June 2026.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
International chess officials say Tonga has the potential to significantly increase its number of internationally rated players as the country's developing chess community hosts its first national chess competition.
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Tuesday 23 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Team Tonga will compete across eight sports and 20 medal events at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games from 23 July – 2 August 2026. The Tonga Sports Association and National Olympic Committee (TASANOC) has announced the team, noting that two team sports, Women's Netball and Women's 3x3 Basketball secured their places at the Games through qualification pathways.
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