Women from across Tonga have endorsed the Tonga Women’s Platform for Action 2026 to 2029, a national roadmap aimed at advancing women’s leadership, rights, and opportunities over the next three years.
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Friday 10 July 2026
Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Friday 10 July 2026
Queensland, Australia
Tongan emerging field athlete Christina Tukuafu has underlined her growing reputation as one of the brightest athletics prospects, claiming three gold medals at the 2026 Coast 2 Coast International Athletics meet.
Friday 10 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ministry of Education and Training (MET) was named champion of the Fiefia Tonga Sports volleyball competition, winning both the men's and women's titles for the June-July tournament.
Thursday 9 July 2026
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Brisbane, Australia
Tonga has signed a new AU$250m Pacific Rugby League Partnership over 10 years alongside Samoa, Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), and Australia this week, a landmark initiative that aims to grow participation, strengthen pathways, support elite rugby league, and deliver positive social impact through rugby league.
Wednesday 8 July 2026
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Denver, USA
'Ikale Tahi overcame a determined challenge from Zimbabwe claiming a 36-26 victory in their opening Pool F match of the World Rugby Nations Cup, with forward power dominating the closing stages, on 4 July 2026, in Colorado.
Wednesday 8 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The National Women’s Fono brought over 300 women together today, to voice concerns and opinions aimed at building women's development in the community. The three-day Fono from 8-10 July 2026,will work to develop and endorse the Tonga Women’s Platform for Action 2026–2029, a national roadmap that will guide collective action at national and community levels over the next three years.
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
BSP Group | Bank South Pacific (BSP) is proud to announce it will be a major sponsor of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC26), highlighting its commitment to sport, community, and regional pride across the South Pacific. The opening game on 15 October, kicks off a month-long tournament including teams from five South Pacific nations – Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
Tuesday 7 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Mailoko ‘Ealelei, 28, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment for breaking into the home of a 65-year-old woman in Tofoa and stealing Tongan handicrafts valued at about $10,500 while he was on authorised prison leave.
Tuesday 7 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Forty-one drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, during a road policing enforcement operation by Tonga Police over the Heilala Festival weekend.
Tuesday 7 July 2026
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Canberra, Australia
China has confirmed it has test launched a strategic missile from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean, just hours after Australia signed a landmark defence alliance with Fiji. By: Tess Ikonomou/AAP
Tuesday 7 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Imports continues to outweigh exports on average as Tonga recorded a trade deficit of T$185.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Tonga Statistics Department (TSD).
Tuesday 7 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Emeline Haisila, 46, and Jayjay 'Ahome'e, 29, have been jailed after pleading guilty to possessing 1.10 grams of methamphetamine and drug utensils discovered during a police search of their Ha'alalo residence following information they were selling illicit drugs.
Monday 6 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A chilly 8.6° Celsius recorded in ‘Eua early this morning, 6 July, has broken the record for the lowest minimum temperature recorded in Tonga. The unusually cold conditions experienced across Tonga are associated with the current El Niño event that is present across the Pacific Ocean.
Monday 6 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The annual ‘One Tonga, Glorifying God in Song’ Choral Event, presented 12 choirs and musical groups on stage at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall last night, 5 July.
Monday 6 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Mo’ui he 'Ofa ‘Ofanoa (32) is serving two years in prison after pleading guilty to charges that included serious causing bodily harm, when he used a machete on another man during a drunken violent assault in 2025. The judge denounced the level of violence. "Our community needs to be safe from alcohol-crazed behaviour. If a person attacks another with a weapon, they must go to jail, unless there are extenuating circumstances," he said.
Monday 6 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two new Judges, Lord Colin Boyd and Sir Patrick Elias were formally sworn in as Judges of the Court of Appeal of the Kingdom of Tonga on 3 July 2026, during a ceremony held at Cabinet.
Monday 6 July 2026
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Suva, Fiji
Australia's attempts to limit Chinese influence in the Pacific will ramp up with a diplomatic blitz, including the signing of a treaty with Fiji. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will ink a major treaty with Fiji, elevating the nations' relationship as he prepares to meet with several Pacific leaders including Tonga, in a diplomatic blitz. By: Tess Ikonomou/AAP
Saturday 4 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Newly crowned Miss Heilala 2026-27 Silia Sitoafa Matelau shone at the Miss Heilala annual float parade celebration in Nuku'alofa today, marking the final official event of this year's pageant.
Saturday 4 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Silia Matelau (22), was crowned Miss Heilala 2026 tonight, 3 July 2026, at the Miss Heilala Ball in the ‘Atele Indoor Stadium. The US-born Tongan, who entered the pageant as Miss Lady Maria Australia 2026, won all but one of the main judging categories.
Friday 3 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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.


