Mo’unga Olive College’s Kasilita Tu’akalau, was named the gold medalist for the first event, Girls 1500m track, of the TongaHealth Secondary Schools Athletic Sports Competition on Tuesday, 8 April 2025.
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Thursday 10 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Thursday 10 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Seven people, including a teenager were arrested in drug raids in various location in Tongatapu last week. During the operations, authorities seized cannabis and money. All suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue.

Thursday 10 April 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
BSP Tonga, BSP Financial Group Limited, the South Pacific’s International Bank, on 2 April 2025 proudly unveiled its revitalised brand identity. The brand’s stylised Kundu symbolises the strength of connection, shared heritage, and unity across diverse island nations and reinforces BSP’s strong connection to the communities it serves across Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific.
Wednesday 9 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga is far from ready to host the Pacific Games set for 2031 but efforts are being put into the speedy development of new sports facilities, the President of the Pacific Games Council (PGC), Mr. Vidhya Lakhan said in Nuku'alofa, today.

Tuesday 8 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The TongaHealth Secondary Schools Athletic Sports Competition for 2025 kicked off at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa today, 8 April 2025 The stadium was filled with colour as student athletes from different schools in Tongatapu and the outer islands gathered, to march in the opening ceremony.

Tuesday 8 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have collaborated on a new flagship initiative, the Tonga Sustainable Economic Corridors and Urban Resilience Enhancement (Tonga SECURE) project, focusing on economic corridors and climate resilience for Tongatapu.

Monday 7 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Rt. Hon. Winston Peters will be leading a Pacific Mission to Tonga this week. This mission will include a cross-party delegation of approximately 40 members, including three Cabinet Ministers, Parliament Members, and other officials.

Monday 7 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A state-of-the-art medical waste treatment unit at Vaiola Hospital, the Vaiola Hospital Ecosteryl Unit, was commissioned by the Australian High Commission and Tonga’s Ministry of Health on 3 April, at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku'alofa. This equipment will allow hazardous and infectious materials to be disposed of in a safe, sustainable way.

Saturday 5 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Salesi Fa’aoa (33) was found guilty of receiving stolen timber valued at around $35,572 from T Construction Company, in a judgement in the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa, on 26 March. Two co-accused also pleaded guilty. Lord Chief Justice Bishop also ordered a police inquiry into Fa’aoa's allegations of police misconduct.

Friday 4 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa. Tonga
Tonga secondary schools, supported by TongaHealth, are promoting a healthy, drugs-free and safe environment for the 2025 “TongaHealth Secondary Schools Athletic Sports Competition” to be held next week from 7-11 April at the Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa.

Friday 4 April 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A power tariff increase of 8.31 seniti per kWh (kilowatt hour) approved by Energy Commission came into effect on 1 April 2025. This is a 9.29% Increase from the last quarter (Jan – Mar 2025) when the power tariff was 89.47seniti per kWh. The new electricity tariff for Tonga is therefore 97.78 seniti per kWh. Totongi ‘uhila ‘o kamata ‘i he ‘Aho 1 ‘Epeleli 2025: Kuo tali ‘e he kau Komisiona Ma’u’anga Ivi ke fakahoko atu ‘a e hiki ‘a e totongi ‘uhila ‘aki ‘a e seniti ‘e 8.31 ki he kWh.
Thursday 3 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about a rising influenza outbreak in Tonga, affecting everyone from newborns to the elderly. The flu is caused by a virus, with "Influenza B" being the most common type identified in the current outbreak..

Thursday 3 April 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
SPBD Microfinance, the leading microfinance network dedicated to empowering women microentrepreneurs across the South Pacific. SPBD Microfinance (Tonga) Ltd. proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey. The organization has disbursed a total of TOP $250 million in loans since its inception in 2009, evidence of its commitment to fostering economic development in the country.
Wednesday 2 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Mrs. Loupua Pahulu-Kuli, was appointed as the Chief Magistrate in Tonga, effective on Friday 28 March, becoming the first woman and the youngest appointee to hold the position.

Tuesday 1 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 49-year-old driver died in Fungamisi, Vava'u, after his vehicle collided with another.

Tuesday 1 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The new petroleum prices for April, were approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA), effective today, 1 April 2025. Wholesale prices for petrol, kerosene, and diesel prices will decrease. Retail diesel price will decrease, while retail prices of petrol and kerosene for Tongatapu will remain unchanged.

Tuesday 1 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lulutai Airlines has chartered a Saab 340 aircraft from Air Chathams, including its own crew at a fixed price, to operate 12 flights a week between Tongatapu and Vava’u.

Monday 31 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A medivac flight on Sunday airlifted a critically ill teenager from Niuatoputapu to Tongatapu for emergency treatment at Vaiola Hospital yesterday, 30 March 2025, after the Niuatoputapu health service was running out of oxygen.

Monday 31 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Following this morning's magnitude 7 earthquake, Nomuka Island in Ha'apai experienced a temporary disruption to both electricity and communications. Nomuka Town Officer, 'Elenoa Moala, told to Matangi Tonga that these services were restored within half an hour after the earthquake.

Monday 31 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
At least 3000 to 4000 people swiftly evacuated from the Nuku'alofa coastal areas to evacuation centres and inland areas in Tongatapu after the tsunami warning was issued last night, likely influenced by lessons learned from the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai event, said NDRMO Director, Mr. Mafua Maka. "Many families quickly moved inland, with some parking in safer, higher areas and staying in their vehicles."
