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: The first nomination for Prime Minister Designate was received on 4 December by the the Interim Speaker, Lord Tangi ‘o Vaonukonuka. Written nominations close on 12 December.
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Thursday 4 December 2025 11:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga National University today celebrated about 600 graduates, receiving high-level qualifications and certificates in tourism management, engineering, and nursing and other fields. Free to view -
Thursday 4 December 2025 10:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Over five petrol stations in Tongatapu have run out of unleaded petrol (penisini) today, 4 December, including branches of Sonasi, Luna’eva, Konifelenisi and Cocker Ma'ufanga gas stations, as a long-running shortage of supply continues into December. Free to view -
Thursday 4 December 2025 9:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Rodney Tomasi (41) was found guilty on possession of 3,547.86 grams of methamphetamine concealed in a sack of sugar that was imported in a barrel from the United States last year. Shots were fired by Police in pursuit of accused, after he took possession of the drugs. He is expected to be sentenced in January, next year. Free to view -
Wednesday 3 December 2025 9:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A former Prime Minister, Feleti Sevele, (Lord Sevele) won his appeal against the dismissal of his defamation case against three respondents in a radio program back in 2022. The Appeal Court has ordered a retrial. Free to view -
Wednesday 3 December 2025 8:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga High School Head Girl, Sulia He 'I Vakaola Ilangana (18), was named the Dux of Tonga High School for 2025, after achieving top marks in Form 7 Chemistry and Biology. Free to view -
Wednesday 3 December 2025 5:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The retail prices of all petroleum products in Tongatapu remains unchanged for December, and approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA), will be effective on 1 December, the Ministry of Trade and Economics Development (MTED) reported. Free to view -
Wednesday 3 December 2025 5:17pm
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Joining more than 200 parliamentarians from 65 countries in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Deputy Clerk of Tonga’s Legislative Assembly Dr. Sione Vikilani attended a 3 days Parliamentary conference on 28-30 November, to address the urgent need for responsible global governance of rapidly accelerating developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Free to view -
Wednesday 3 December 2025 5:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An annual Public Holiday commemorating Anniversary of the Coronation of Tupou I on 4 December, will be observed on Monday 8 December. Free to view -
Tuesday 2 December 2025 6:30pm
Ha'ateiho,Tongatapu,Tonga : Pita Valentine Tavake (18) was named Dux of Tonga College 'Atele at the 2025 prize-giving ceremony, today, 2 December, at Lopaukamea Hall, Fungamanamo’ui, Ha’ateiho. Free to view
Opinion
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Tuesday 18 November 2025 9:54pm
Manila, Philippines : As a doctor and surgeon in Tonga, I visited provincial hospitals and saw patients battling infections that no longer responded to the medicines we relied on. I remember a young child brought in with sepsis. We tried every antibiotic available, but nothing worked. Unfortunately, the child did not survive. That moment has stayed with me as a constant reminder that antimicrobials are precious, fragile tools in a physician’s arsenal - tools we are in danger of losing. The pandemic of antimicrobial resistance – or AMR - isn’t a science-fiction scenario. In many ways, it’s already here. - by Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala. Free to view
Pacific Islands
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Sunday 9 November 2025 4:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s newest volcanic island, Home Reef, now over 1km in diameter and 70 metres high, remains active and its vent has risen above sea level, the first volcanology observation mission to the volcano reported on 7 November. There are very high levels of gas release in the area and magma is close to the surface. Free to view
Promoted Content
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Friday 5 December 2025 10:42am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Growing up in Fasi Moe Afi, on the island of Tongatapu, 'Isitolo Siale's classroom wasn't just in school, it was in the local market. At the age of 10, Siale, found himself selling produce to contribute to his single mother's income. This experience fuelled his desire to build a better life for his family and became the foundation for his success at The University of the South Pacific (USP), where he has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Free to view -
Tuesday 25 November 2025 1:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Na’e tali ‘e he Fakamaau’anga Tangí ‘i he ‘aho 20 ‘o Nōvema 2025, ‘a e tangi ‘a e Pangikē Pule Fakafonua ‘o Tongá (NRBT), Kōvaná, Seá mo e Poaté, ‘o tu’utu’uni ai ko e ngaahi faka’ilo na’e fakahoko ‘e he Komisiona ki he Fakafepaki’i ‘o e Ta’efaitotonú (ACC) na’e “tōnounou pea ‘ikai tali” pea “na’e totonu pē ke ‘oua ‘e fakahoko ha faka’ilo”. Free to view -
Tuesday 25 November 2025 1:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : On 20 November 2025, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal by the NRBT, its Governor, Chairman and Board, declaring the proceedings as brought by the ACC (Anti-Corruption Commissioner) as “doomed to fail” and that “the claim should not have been brought”. Free to view -
Tuesday 18 November 2025 3:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ANZ has announced some strategic leadership changes in Cook Islands and Tonga. Subject to the relevant regulatory approvals, Jason Murray, currently Country Head, Cook Islands, will become Country Head, Tonga and David Dudley, currently Country Head, Tonga, will take on the role of Country Head, Cook Islands, effective from 1 March 2026. Free to view
