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Thursday 24 April 2025 5:59pm
Washington D.C., U.S.A : A high-level advocacy mission to the United States this week, is led by Tonga's Prime Minister Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Eke, and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General. Baron Waqa, who are seeking to secure capitalisation pledges for the new Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF). -
Thursday 24 April 2025 5:49pm
Washington D.C., U.S.A : A delegation of parliamentarians from the Legislative Assembly of Tonga attended the 2025 Global Parliamentary Forum on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., held from April 22-23. The Tongan delegation was led by Deputy Speaker Lord Tu’iha’angana and included two MPS, the People's Representative for Vava'u 15, Hon. Dr. Viliami Latu, and People's Representative for Tongatapu 6, Hon. Dulcie Tei. The Legislative Assembly office stated that their attendance reflects Tonga’s commitment to global dialogue on economic development and international cooperation. -
Thursday 24 April 2025 5:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A New Zealand high school graduate of Tongan descent, Jared Heitonga Lasike (18) has been accepted by two US Ivy League colleges. He received an acceptance offer from Princeton late last year and another from Harvard recently. The high-achiever from Rotorua must now choose one of these universities to pursue a degree later this year. -
Wednesday 23 April 2025 11:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A funeral for a Tongan bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Polynesia, Assistant Bishop Afa Vaka, who died in New Zealand recently, will be held in Nuku’alofa this week. -
Wednesday 23 April 2025 11:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Olivieta Vea (28) was sentenced to one and half years imprisonment, fully suspended, for reckless driving and causing bodily harm to her husband, while driving under the influence of alcohol in Pahu last year. -
Wednesday 23 April 2025 10:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Although tourists are attracted to Tonga by appealing activities, the culture and the natural environment, at the same time, visitors said shortfalls in public facilities and services were unappealing, according to a new Tonga International Visitor Survey released this month. -
Tuesday 22 April 2025 4:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Samuela Hafoka (43) is serving 12 months imprisonment for the theft of a vehicle valued at around $13,000, that was parked on Taufa’ahau Road. -
Tuesday 22 April 2025 4:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Papal flag and diplomatic flags were flown at half staff in Nuku'alofa today following the passing of Pope Francis on Monday at the Vatican. His Eminence Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, Bishop of Tonga and Niue, is scheduled to depart for Rome this week. The date and time for Pope Francis's funeral has yet to be confirmed by the Vatican. -
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. -
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.
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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 -
Tuesday 15 April 2025 11:17am
Ahau, Rotuma : A team of scientists and filmmakers from National Geographic Pristine Seas begins its expedition this week in support of marine protections in Fiji and Rotuma. The crew, which is made up of local and international experts,will study the South Pacific waters from the deep sea to shallow reefs. The team’s first stop is Rotuma — a volcanic island surrounded by uninhabited islets. To date, there has been no research conducted in Rotuma's biodiverse deep-sea ecosystems. Premium content -
Monday 14 April 2025 8:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A ‘Safe Boating Awareness Program’, was launched by the New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Winston Peters, during his one-day visit to Tongatapu on Friday, 11 April. The new program highlights the importance of maritime safety, ‘Mateuteu keke hao’ or Premium content
