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Thursday 30 April 2026 10:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Revenue and Customs hosted a Youth in Tax and Customs Forum at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre in Nuku’alofa on Thursday, 30 April, aimed at improving young people’s understanding of taxation and border protection.
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Thursday 30 April 2026 10:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A backlog of more than 13,000 land surveying applications, land registrations, and lease files is overwhelming the Ministry of Lands, Survey, Planning & Natural Resources due to poor filling in the past, the Minister for Lands, Dr. Taniela Fusimalohi has said, adding that it could take up to ten years to clear. Free to view -
Thursday 30 April 2026 10:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Petrol and diesel prices will increase significantly effective from 1 May 2026, under a new price schedule approved by the Tonga Competent Authority. Free to view -
Tuesday 28 April 2026 2:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A small aircraft that was damaged at Fua'amotu Airport on Friday 24 April, remains grounded at the domestic airport. The FFA aircraft was being operated by the Tonga Government for maritime surveillance operations.
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Tuesday 28 April 2026 11:17am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Office of the Anti-Corruption Commissioner (ACC) and Tonga Police have confirmed that the ACC’s Director of Investigations and three investigators, all seconded from Tonga Police, resigned from their roles effective on 17 April 2026. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 April 2026 11:02am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Power cuts affecting areas across Tongatapu are expected to continue this week while Tonga Power's third generator is undergoing maintenance. Recent overnight outages were caused by three generators failing between 19-22 April. Tonight, 28 April, the areas of Tokomololo to Kalaʻau; Maui to Haʻatafu; and Queen Salote College to Tofoa (Stand by) will be affected. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 April 2026 10:52am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 17-year-old defendant, Sekope Tavo, has been sentenced to a fully suspended term of imprisonment after pleading guilty to serious bodily harm and a separate cannabis possession charge in the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Monday 27 April 2026 5:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Young rugby league teams from across Tonga showcased their skill and determination during the finals of the Tonga Junior Rugby League Competition 2026, held at Teufaiva Stadium on Saturday, 25 April. Premium content -
Monday 27 April 2026 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two new cases of dengue fever cases have been detected, making the total number of the current dengue fever outbreak a total of 38 confirmed cases, the Ministry of Heath reported as of 26 April 2026. Premium content -
Friday 24 April 2026 4:21pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Doctoral candidate Dougie ‘Atiola’s journey into biomedical research at the University of Auckland began as a patient in a hospital ward in Tonga. Premium content
Sports
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Tuesday 21 April 2026 6:26pm
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. Free to view -
Tuesday 21 April 2026 6:07pm
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. Free to view -
Wednesday 15 April 2026 11:46am
Auckland, New Zealand : After five years of competing in the Super Rugby competition Moana Pasifika today announced its “difficult decision” to disband its Super Rugby team after the conclusion of the 2026 season Free to view
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Friday 1 May 2026 11:39am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In our continued effort to enhance account security and prevent fraudulent activities, all customers are recommended to migrate to BSP Tonga’s digital banking products as the primary service and payment platforms. Free to view -
Thursday 23 April 2026 1:37pm
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. Free to view -
Tuesday 31 March 2026 11:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Capital Insurance Tonga Ltd has changed its company name to TISA Insurance (Tonga) Limited on 27 November 2025 as part of the Company’s rebranding initiative. Free to view -
Tuesday 31 March 2026 8:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : MBF Bank Limited has announced strong financial results for the Financial Year 2025 (FY2025), marking a year of solid growth and strategic transformation focused on supporting entrepreneurs, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and women led businesses. 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
