The People’s Representative for the Niua 17 Constituency, Hon. Lataifaingata’a Tangimana, will remain in Parliament for now pending a decision by the Court of Appeal on a move to unseat him.
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Friday 24 April 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thursday 23 April 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A total of 32 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed across Tonga - an increase of 4 cases since the last report, the Ministry of Health stated today (Sit Rep #5), 23 April 2026. Seven cases are currently hospitalised including five in Ha'apai and two in Tongatapu. A public health clean-up starts tomorrow, Friday at Fo’ui and Fangaloto.
Thursday 23 April 2026
Sydney, Australia
Once compared to Jonah Lomu, Heamasi Makasini has been dropped by Wests Tigers (Sydney) from Thursday's team. Coach Benji Marshall has revealed he dropped Makasini to aid his long-term development as the Wests Tigers coach backed the teen prodigy to overcome his "confidence issues".
Thursday 23 April 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Edward Yee has been named as the new Country Head, Tonga, the Bank South Pacific (BSP) announced today. Mr Yee is currently the Country Head Vanuatu and has worked across the Pacific islands.
Wednesday 22 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
More than 500 children gathered at Pangai Lahi Field in Nuku’alofa on Saturday for a community lolly and prize scramble hosted by Siu and George Tonga from Utah, marking the culmination of an Easter-week outreach initiative.
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Members of Tonga’s Parliament are strengthening their understanding of national budget procedures ahead of the debate of the Government Budget Estimate for 2026–2027.
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Tuesday 21 April 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Secondary schools students from across Tonga gathered at Teufaiva Stadium for the final day of the 99th Annual Inter-collegiate Sports Competition on Friday, after four days of intense and spirited competition.
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Melbourne, Australia
Tonga’s Paula Monta (20) secured a bronze medal at the 2026 Oceania Judo Championships, at the MSAC Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday, 19 April.
Monday 20 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Hu’atolitoli Prison on Tongatapu is coming under increasing strain as a surge in drug-related offending pushes inmate numbers higher, raising concerns about overcrowding, rehabilitation capacity, and delayed infrastructure projects.
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Monday 20 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A transition to El Niño is highly likely, with over a 60% chance of its development between May and July 2026 in the Pacific, the Tonga Meteorological Services stated on its Climate & Ocean Outlook May-July 2026.
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Monday 20 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three new dengue fever cases were recorded over the weekend, bringing the total to 20 cases throughout Tonga at 19 April, the Ministry of Health reported. A dengue fever outbreak was declared for Tonga on 16 April 2026.
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Friday 17 April 2026
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Teufaiva Stadium was full of color on the third day of the annual Inter-Collegiate athletic sports competition Thursday 16 April 2026. ‘Atele’s runner Mounga Leao has placed first in all of his events including his win in the 400m hurdles. Liahona High School dominated the Open boys 200m sprint event and the senior boys 400m boys event.
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Friday 17 April 2026
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Nadi, Fiji
To address emerging regional challenges like oil supply issues and matters regarding peace, Pacific Islands Forum Troika leaders met in Fiji this week, discussing challenges and reinforcing the importance of unity, strong leadership, and collective action for navigating the Pacific's future, in an increasingly uncertain global landscape.
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Friday 17 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
To ensure that Tonga is well-positioned to respond effectively to the impacts of climate change, the government through the Department of Climate Change under MEIDECC held a National Loss and Damage Evidence Base Validation Workshop to look at draft findings of the evidence base of loss and damage in Tonga.
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Thursday 16 April 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A dengue fever outbreak was today declared by the Ministry of Health, after confirming six cases of dengue fever across Tonga. More cases are expected through community transmission.
Thursday 16 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A highlight of the second day of the Inter-Collegiate Athletic Sports competition, sponsored by Tonga Health, yesterday was the 4x100m relay heats, showcasing determination from the athletes competing for their schools at Teufaiva Stadium on15 April 2026.
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Thursday 16 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan flags will be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Friday 17 April 2026, in respect of the State Funeral of HE Brigadier-General Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, in Suva, Fiji.
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Wednesday 15 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ‘Ulukalala is serving as Prince Regent, administering the affairs of the Kingdom of Tonga. In the absence of HM King Tupou VI, the regency role allows the Crown Prince to act on behalf of the monarch.
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Wednesday 15 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lataifaingata’a Tangimana has resigned as Minister for Finance but still keeps his seat as Niua 17 People's Representative to Tonga's Legislative Assembly, the Prime Minster Hon. Lord Fakafanua announced today, 15 April 2026.
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Wednesday 15 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 7-year-old boy remains at Vaiola Hospital, where he is receiving treatment after sustaining injuries in a road incident yesterday, 14 April 2026 in Popua.
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