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Wednesday 10 June 2026 2:11pm
Queensland, Australia : Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki credits giving up a family favourite Tongan dish as one reason why he is now a streamlined wrecking ball set to unleash his best in State of Origin. The 22-year-old Dolphin and Tonga international wasn't always the athletic beast and 80-minute second-rower he is now. By: Joel Gould /AAP.
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Tuesday 9 June 2026 9:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Former and current students of the little Nasaleti School at Hihifo are preparing to celebrate two centuries of Christian education, faith and community service in western Tongatapu, this month. The school's bicentennial from 19-21 June will coincide with the annual Free Wesleyan Church (FWC) Conference. Free to view -
Tuesday 9 June 2026 8:21pm
Wellington, New Zealand : Pacific Island countries are strengthening efforts to prepare for the growing impacts of climate change on tuna fisheries, with a new climate warning system helping governments assess risks to economies, food security and livelihoods as tuna stocks increasingly move beyond national waters. Free to view -
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Football Association's 2026 Major League competition has officially begun, with 12 teams launching their campaigns in an opening round at Veitongo, today.
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Saturday 6 June 2026 10:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 2026 Secondary Schools Football Competition has officially kicked off, with hundreds of students taking to the field in the first round, at Veitongo Soccer Field on Friday. Takuilau College and Havelu Middle School's Under-16 girls produced an entertaining match, combining friendly sportsmanship with impressive football skills. Premium content -
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Members of the Tonga Cycling Federation celebrated World Cycling Day with a 48-kilometre group ride across Tongatapu, promoting healthy living, road safety and environmental awareness while continuing efforts to grow the sport in the country, today. Premium content -
Saturday 6 June 2026 12:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga will convene its sitting on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, to continue deliberation on the 2026/2027 Budget Estimates, following a Public Holiday on Monday. Premium content -
Friday 5 June 2026 11:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's athletics team returned with a haul of 38 medals from the Oceania Championship Cup 2026 in Darwin, including 10 gold, 14 silver and 14 bronze, while setting new records and securing international qualification standards. Premium content -
Friday 5 June 2026 10:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s government ministries opened a four-week volleyball competition at Queen Salote Memorial Hall, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening relationships between public service agencies, on Thursday, 4 June 2026. Premium content -
Thursday 4 June 2026 9:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Tongan women have been awarded the prestigious New Zealand Order of Merit for their services to the Tongan language education and the Pacific community in New Zealand. Premium content
Sports
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Thursday 21 May 2026 5:56pm
Darwin, Australia : Tonga's teen athletes are stepping up at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, producing strong performances in field events against some of the region's best this week.Tonga's young teen athletes are stepping up at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, producing strong performances in field events against some of the region's best this week. Free to view
Pacific Islands
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Friday 22 May 2026 11:40pm
Copenhagen, Denmark : Australia and Turkey have flagged they will put vehicle electrification in the fast lane at the 2026 United Nations climate summit, as the world grapples with the fallout from fuel shortages stemming from conflict in the Middle East. "Higher oil prices are putting pressure on all our citizens from Suva to Sydney to Stockholm," Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia Chris Bowen said. By Lisa Martin in Copenhagen/AAP Free to view -
Friday 22 May 2026 11:22pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : Pacific Island countries have demonstrated the power of regional cooperation in protecting the region's valuable fisheries resources following the successful completion of Operation Tui Moana 2026 (OPTM26), a three-week coordinated fisheries surveillance operation spanning vast areas of the Pacific Ocean. Free to view
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Friday 22 May 2026 10:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : BSP Tonga customers and businesses are experiencing faster and more reliable payment transactions following the rollout of upgraded EFTPoS terminals across the country. More than 400 older terminals have been replaced with new Verifone V660P 4G devices as part of BSP’s wider K1.2 billion modernisation program aimed at strengthening digital banking infrastructure and improving customer service across the Pacific. Free to view -
Monday 2 March 2026 1:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In accordance with section (81 & 82) of the Financial Institution’s Act, MBF Bank Limited is hereby publishing the list of Unclaimed Monies at the MBF Bank Limited as at 31 December 2025. Free to view
