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  • Thursday 29 February 2024 6:57pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : As Tongan athletes prepare for the Paris Olympics 2024, the Australian government is showing their support through strengthening their partnership with TASANOC.
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  • Thursday 29 February 2024 6:47pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A donation of 30 small and medium-scale boats with outboard motors were given by the Nippon Foundation of Japan, to the Government of Tonga, on 28 February, at the Ministry of Fisheries main site, Nuku'alofa.
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  • Thursday 29 February 2024 6:40pm
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    Auckland, New Zealand
    : The Tonga U20 rugby team, Junior 'Ikale Tahi lost 25-39 to Fiji on the first Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge campaign held in Auckland, New Zealand on 27 February.
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  • Thursday 29 February 2024 6:37pm
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    Pictairn Islands
    : Airborne marine surveillance by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) in the south Pacific is helping to protect a UK Blue Belt marine conservation programme, which prohibits all forms of commercial fishing and mining in special areas.
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  • Wednesday 28 February 2024 9:50pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A project to improve the perimeter of the Royal Tombs in Nuku'alofa, funded by China, was launched this morning, with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by HM Queen Nanasipau’u, with HSH Prince Kalaniuvalu, HSH Prince Tu’ipelehake, Hon. Fatafehi Lapaha Tuita, and Lord Fakafanua.
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  • Wednesday 28 February 2024 9:41pm
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    Abu Dhabi, UAE
    : Tonga's Minister for Trade & Economic Development, Hon. Dr. Viliami Uasike Latu is joining the World Trade Organization 13th Ministerial Conference (WTO MC13), held from 26-29 February 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The World Trade Organization members negotiate and make decisions on new global trade rules,
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  • Wednesday 28 February 2024 9:36pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A grant from Tonga Health will support the Ministry of Police's Crime Prevention Group to visit schools and communities to talk to young people and community leaders on the harm relating to excessive alcohol drinking.
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  • Wednesday 28 February 2024 9:31pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Dr. Fotu Kuohiko Valeli Fisi'iahi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Public Enterprises. Dr. Fisi'iahi signed a four year contract on 26 February, at the Public Service Commission, Nuku'alofa.
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  • Wednesday 28 February 2024 9:28pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Super Rugby Women's finalists, Queensland Reds defeated Penina Pasifika (17-7) in a pre-season match last week on Saturday, 24 February at Ballymore in Brisbane, Australia.
  • Monday 26 February 2024 4:46pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The suspended People’s Representative for Tongatapu 7, Hon. Piveni Piukala, was allowed to return to the Tonga Legislative Assemby sitting today, Monday 26 February, after the Speaker reduced his time out.
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  • Monday 26 February 2024 4:36pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Samoa’s Vaivase Tai won the OFC Men’s Championship League qualifiers after defeating Vaiala Tonga and edging out Veitongo FC on the final day of the competition, 23 February, at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa.
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  • Monday 26 February 2024 3:53pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The friendship between the Tongan Royal Family and the Imperial Household of Japan was recognised at a reception to celebrate the 64th birthday of the Emperor of Japan, hosted by the Japanese Ambassador Designate to Tonga, HE Mr Iangaki Hisao, at his residence in ‘Anana, Tongatapu, on 22 February.
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  • Monday 26 February 2024 3:33pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Pacific Community (SPC) has appointed Elsie Fukofuka as its Regional Director, Polynesia, stationed at its Regional Office in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, as from 23 February 2024.
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  • Friday 23 February 2024 10:17pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga’s Under-20 National Rugby team visited the Prime Minister, Hon Hu'akavameiliku yesterday, 23 February at St George Building, ahead of leaving for New Zealand to compete in a “new age-grade competition.”
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  • Friday 23 February 2024 2:19pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Four candidates are contesting the seat for the Vava’u 14 People's Representative to the Tonga Legislative Assembly, in a By-Election to be held on Thursday, 28 March, 2024.
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  • Friday 23 February 2024 9:49am
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Popua Middle School, where enrolment has more than doubled in three years, will receive a new classroom, and the villages of Tokomololo and Navutoka will have upgraded water supply systems, under new grant funding from Japan, signed by the new Ambassador for Japan, HE Mr Inagaki Hisao, last week.
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  • Thursday 22 February 2024 4:06pm


    Port Vila, Vanuatu
    : Corruption is threatening the economic development of nations in the Pacific. To prevent it, requires community awareness, integrity-building, action and inter-agency collaboration, said participants at a regional dialogue held in Vanuatu last week.
  • Wednesday 21 February 2024 5:53pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Samoa’s Vaivase Tai gave Veitongo FC a challenge when the two teams met at the OFC Men’s Championship League Day Two, at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa, yesterday, 20 February.
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  • Wednesday 21 February 2024 5:10pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Making their debut in Australia, the Penina Pasifika Women’s Rugby team will play against the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby Women's pre-season tournament on Saturday, 23 February.
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  • Wednesday 21 February 2024 10:43am
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    Utah, USA
    : Ko e kole atu ki he Pule’anga lolotongaa ke fakafoki e vahevahe ‘o Ha‘apai ki he fili Falealea ka hokoo ki he vahenga motu’aa pea kapau ko e ‘uhinga e ‘ave a Nomuka ki Foa mo Kauvai ko e tokolahii ko e taha ia e ‘uhinga ma‘ulalo. Ko e taha e fatongia e kau fakafofonga he Falee ko ‘enau fakafofonga’I e ngaahi fiema’u ‘a e ngaahi vahee mo e feinga ki he tokoni mai ‘a e Pule’angaa. Ka ‘oku totonu ke ‘oua e ngata pee ai, ka kuo pau ke ngaue fakataha 'a e kau fakafofongaa mo e kovana, kau pule fakavahe, kau ‘ofisa kolo mo e kakai ‘o e vahenga filii ‘i hono fakakaukau’i e langa faka’ekonomika ‘o e ngaahi vahenga filii. - Senituli Penitani.

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