The King of Tonga who left Tonga suddenly for New Zealand on December 19 2005 for medical reasons, remains in Auckland and it is still uncertain when the King will return home, said Sateki ‘Ahio, the Acting Secretary of the Palace Office today.

Sateki said that HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV was still undergoing medical check-ups in New Zealand. Although it has not being confirmed when he would return the 87-year-old king remains in good health, said Sateki.