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Tuesday 22 March 2022 9:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : People on Tongatapu and Vava’u are currently under a one week ‘hard lockdown’ after a spike in the number COVID-19 cases, which reached 2376 active cases in the past 24-hours. With all shops closed, Tonga Red Cross said that most people had prepared for the week lockdown, which started on Sunday. Since then they had received about 20 calls from people who needed supplies.
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Tuesday 22 March 2022 9:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's national vaccine rollout is boosted by around 54,990 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines that arrived today, March 22, provided by Australia, as part of a partnership with UNICEF. Premium content -
Monday 21 March 2022 10:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's national women's netball team overpowered Papua New Guinea 85-42 in their first game of the Australia Pacific Netball series in Sydney, Australia, today, March 21. Premium content -
Friday 18 March 2022 10:56pm
London, United Kingdom : Heads of Diplomatic Missions from all Commonwealth countries, including Tonga, joined Royal guests and representatives at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the Commonwealth Family earlier this week. This year was the first time Tonga had two flag-bearers, Laumanu Mafi, a Chevening Scholar who carried the flag of the Kingdom of Tonga, and John Kautoke, a Law graduate in London who carried the flag of the Independent State of Samoa. Premium content -
Friday 18 March 2022 6:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A strong wind and heavy rain warning is in force for Tongatapu, ‘Eua and Ha’apai land areas for tonight and tomorrow, Saturday. -
Friday 18 March 2022 6:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A hard lockdown will be enforced at 5:00am Sunday, 20 March for one week, to try to curb the rapidly increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases. Over the last 24-hours 258 new cases were recorded in Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 18 March 2022 5:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An unvaccinated 88-year-old woman in Tonga has died from COVID-19, Ministry of Health CEO Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola said today, March 18. There are currently 1819 active cases. Around 134 of the Ministry of Health staff and close contacts have tested positive to COVID-19 so far, including 36 nurses, 13 doctors, 5 dental, 21 support service, 6 laboratory, and 7 administration staff. Premium content -
Friday 18 March 2022 5:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ernie Fotu (43) received a suspended sentence for possession of 15.54 grams of cannabis at the Magistrate Court. Premium content -
Thursday 17 March 2022 5:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Rugby Union Men’s Sevens team has qualified for the Commonwealth Games and the Rugby World Cup Sevens this year, announced Oceania Rugby on March 10. Premium content -
Thursday 17 March 2022 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 3,000 family kits donated from China's Red Cross have been distributed this week to affected families on Tongatapu, after the volcanic eruption and tsunamis on January 15. Premium content -
Thursday 17 March 2022 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two more people who were COVID-19 positive have died, the Ministry of Health CEO Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola confirmed today, March 17. Meanwhile, Government has yet to confirm their decision on whether or not to impose another lockdown, while cases are doubling in Tonga. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 March 2022 7:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three cabinet ministers have tested positive for COVID-19, in addition to the Prime Minister who tested positive on Saturday. The Minister for Health, Hon Dr Saia Piukala confirmed today he is also in self-isolation for 10 days but has tested negative so far for COVID-19. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 March 2022 7:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : It took 21 months of navigating through COVID-19 challenges for ‘Atenisi Institute 2020 dux graduate, ‘Okusitino Tae of Kolonga, to get a student visa to begin studying in the US this year. Navigating COVID restrictions, saw him stuck in Tonga, New Zealand and Fiji, before he could finally board a flight for the US.By Eleanor Gee Premium content -
Wednesday 16 March 2022 7:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Government of Tonga today thanked members of a joint military 'Tonga Assist Operation' for their assistance over the past six-weeks, in the aftermath of the volcanic eruption and tsunamis on January 15. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 March 2022 7:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The price of petrol, kerosene, and diesel is set to increase starting on Friday, March 18, as approved by the Tonga Competent Authority. The wholesale price for petrol, kerosene and diesel will increase by 23.18 seniti/litre, 19.36 seniti/litre and 21.36 seniti/litre, respectively. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 March 2022 7:21pm
Palmerston North, New Zealand : Tsunami Relief donations of healthy food supplies for Beulah Adventist College were donated by Longburn Adventist College and the Adventist community, in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 March 2022 10:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Food security and agriculture is a constant concern for the people of Tonga because the country is currently ranked second in the world’s most at risk countries to natural hazards, the Prime Minister, Hon. Hu’akavameiliku, told an international regional conference last week, in an online address. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 March 2022 8:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three men have been arrested and charged in relation to possession of illicit drugs and utensils, at different locations on Tongatapu, during the current lockdown due to COVID-19. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 March 2022 7:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Queen’s Charity in Tonga has distributed much needed food supplies and water to communities affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami of January 15. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 March 2022 2:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Booming thunder over Nuku'alofa this afternoon is raising people's anxiety and scaring animals, especially dogs who are running for cover, as it reminds them of the volcanic explosions of January 15, when Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted, bringing devastating tsunamis to nearby coastlines in Tonga. By Linny Folau. Premium content
