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Monday 21 April 2025 11:01pm
Rome, Italy : Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Vatican stated that Pope Francis passed away at 7:35am local time (6:45pm Tonga time) today. The Pope had frequently suffered bouts of respiratory illnesses, and had bilateral pneumonia in February this year.
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Thursday 17 April 2025 6:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The dengue outbreak in Tonga has exceeded 500 cases recorded, with eight new cases of dengue fever reported with positive rapid tests today, bringing the total cumulative number of cases to 520. Eight cases are in a stable condition in hospital. Premium content -
Thursday 17 April 2025 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u will make a State visit to Fiji from 8 to 12 July to attend the installation ceremony of the Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau chiefs. Premium content -
Thursday 17 April 2025 5:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : More than 20 Town and District Officers from Tonga are visiting Hainan Province in China to attend a two-week seminar on administration. The seminar, specifically designed for them, is being held from 16-29 April in Haikou City. Premium content -
Thursday 17 April 2025 12:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Crown Prince and Minister for Foreign Affairs, HRH Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, met with Japan’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Iwaya Takeshi, yesterday, to discuss Tonga-Japan relations. The Crown Prince and Princess are visiting Japan to attend Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Premium content -
Thursday 17 April 2025 12:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three men from Vaini were arrested during a recent Tonga Police Drug Squad operation. Authorities seized drug-related utensils and cannabis, among other items. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 April 2025 8:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In a significant step towards enhancing disaster preparedness, the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) has completed its final consultation with District and Town Officers of Tongatapu. This marks the conclusion of the initial phase of a nationwide effort to decentralize Disaster Risk Management (DRM), placing leadership, planning, and decision-making at the village level . Premium content -
Wednesday 16 April 2025 10:53am
Nukku'alofa, Tonga : A 24-year-old man from Fatai has been charged with reckless driving, after the van he was driving crashed on Sunday evening at Hihifo Road. Tonga Police said the accident occurred when the driver of the van attempted to overtake another vehicle. There were no passengers in the vehicle. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 April 2025 6:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : “The global and regional development landscape is evolving very fast, and the only way we can navigate this successfully is if we stay united as a region,” said the chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Hon. Dr 'Aisake Eke, while attending the PIF Troika this week, in Nadi, Fiji. Leaders will discuss a range of regional priorities. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 April 2025 6:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 41-year-old man from Popua has been arrested on charges relating to a house break-in and theft. Authorities recovered multiple items alleged to have been stolen, including jewellery, electronic devices, and 41 cans of corned beef. Premium content
