Fourteen new US Peace Corps volunteers were sworn in to duty at the Tupou College Chapel in Toloa today, 29 August 2025.
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Friday 29 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Friday 29 August 2025
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Sigatoka, Fiji
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, Lord Fakafanua was appointed as Chairman of the Board of a new regional inter-parliamentary institution, the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (PIPA).

Wednesday 27 August 2025
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Washington, USA
The Tongan economy is growing at a solid pace but remains highly vulnerable to external shocks including natural disasters, global trade policy uncertainty, and the risk of reduced concessional financing, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest statement on the Tongan economy on 25 August 2025.

Wednesday 27 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A five-year initiative aimed at strengthening climate resilience within Tonga's education system was launched by the Government and Save the Children Tonga in an official partnership agreement signing on 20 August in Nuku'alofa.

Wednesday 27 August 2025
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Georgetown, Guyana
An observers group led by Tonga’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu, are in Georgetown, Guyana, to observe the country’s regional elections set for 1 September.

Tuesday 26 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Best Team Award and the Most Muscular Award, along with 13 individual medals were won by Tonga's national bodybuilding team at the 2025 INBA PNBA New Zealand Pro-Am International Pacific Rim Championships, in Auckland, New Zealand on 16 August.

Tuesday 26 August 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Please be advised that account holders (owners) of listed unclaimed monies are required to make your claim to your respective banks within 3 months from the first date of this publication. In accordance with section 94 of the Banking Act 2020 states, that any remaining unclaimed funds and properties after three (3) months claim period have met its expiry date, shall be presumed to be abandoned funds or properties. - NRBT
Fakatokanga'i ange ko kimoutolu 'oku lisi atu homou hingoa΄ 'i he ngaahi pa'anga 'oku te'eki ai ke 'eke'i΄, ke fakahū atu leva ho'o 'eke΄ ki hoó Kautaha Paánga Fakapangikē óku hā atu΄, 'i loto 'i he māhina 'e tolu (3) mei΄ he 'uluaki 'aho 'o e fanogonongo΄ ni. Fakatatau ki he kupu 94 ‘o e Lao ki he Ngāue Fakapangikē΄ 2020, ko e pa'anga 'ikai 'eke'i 'i he hili mei heni ha mahina 'e tolu (3) pea kuo laka hake he taú é 5 'ene í he Pangikē Pule Fakafonua ó Tonga΄, 'e lau ia ko e pa'anga mo e ngaahi koloa li'aki pea kuo pau ke fakatu'asila fakahangatonu ha 'eke 'o e ngaahi pa'anga pe koloa kuo li'aki΄ ki he Ministā Pa'anga΄ pea fakatatau pē ki he'ene fakangofua΄.- NRBT
Monday 25 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over 80 women from 18 villages in Tonga participated in a ‘Ngatu Kupesi Tapa Workshop’, organised by HM Queen Nanasipau’u and facilitated by a Tongan master weaver and artists from New Zealand, which concluded with a display on Friday.

Saturday 23 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi emerged victorious, defeating Samoa 30-16 at Saturday's opening 2025 Pacific Nations Cup match and 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifier clash. Fans decked in red, celebrated the win at Teufaiva Stadium.

Friday 22 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
"Breast cancer affects many families in our community, and this cause is close to our hearts,” said the Country Head of ANZ Tonga, David Dudley, today, in presenting a donation of $6129 to the Tonga Breast Cancer Society Inc. to help promote early detection of breast cancer in Tonga. The donation was raised by ANZ-Tonga staff.

Thursday 21 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over a hundred dogs were de-sexed at Tokomololo Vet Clinic, in the past four days by volunteering veterinarians under SPAW, who hold their last free clinic tomorrow, Friday. SPAW encourages pet owners to bring their animals to be examined and treated.

Thursday 21 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police Probation Constable (PC) Rena Heimuli won top awards at the 2025 International Pacific Rim Bodybuilding Championship that was held in Auckland, New Zealand, on 16 August.

Thursday 21 August 2025
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Auckland, New Zealand
As Aotearoa celebrates Tonga Language Week, three outstanding Tongan postgraduate researchers at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland in New Zealand are showcasing the interweaving of culture, academic excellence, and community service. The University of Auckland says their work reflects the richness of Tongan knowledge systems and the enduring value of lea faka-Tonga in shaping research that uplifts and empowers.

Thursday 21 August 2025
Suva, Fiji
I write to raise my deep concern regarding the proposed bill by the Parliament, which seeks to incorporate Tongan customs into the Constitution of Tonga. Amending the Constitution to elevate custom into binding law raises troubling questions of gender equality, abuse of power, and fairness. For example, Tongan customs do not adequately recognize the role of women in positions of authority.... The Constitution of Tonga must remain a safeguard of equality and justice for all, not a tool to enshrine customs that may perpetuate inequality, abuse, or unfair treatment. - Keilani Peaua
Wednesday 20 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fua‘amotu International Airport is set for a major upgrade, with plans to refurbish different areas of the facility supported by the Government of Japan. The Japanese Ambassador to Tonga signed-over grant aid worth (USD) 17.7 million to Prime Minister Hon Dr. ‘Aisake Eke yesterday, 19 August.

Wednesday 20 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The dengue fever outbreak in Tonga has ended as the number of cases has declined, with no cases recorded over the last two consecutive weeks, the Ministry of Health announced today. Over 900 cases were reported, with three deaths from dengue during the five months outbreak.

Tuesday 19 August 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An increase in Tonga Police drugs operations and special operations in the financial year 2023-24 has seen the number of illicit drug-related offences increase, along with dramatic increases in Class A drugs and cash seizures, compared to the previous year. Traffic offences reached an all-time high of 16,704 offences, according to the Tonga Police Annual Report 2023-24 released this month. Meanwhile, public order offences, including drunkenness, public disturbance, and disorderly and abusive behaviours, collectively saw a 26.7% increase, while domestic violence reports increased threefold.
Tuesday 19 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The date for Tonga's November General Election has not yet been set, said the Supervisor of Elections Pita Vuki today, as the Electoral Office awaits the Writ of Election to be issued by King Tupou VI.

Tuesday 19 August 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An ocean research team from Australia led by Chief Scientist Associate, Professor Rebecca Carey, arrives in Tonga tomorrow on the research vessel, RV Investigator, to conduct a 54-day study of the eruption, aftermath and ecosystem recovery following the 2022 eruption of the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai (HTHH) volcano.
Monday 18 August 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Multiple arrests were made by Tonga Police units, responding to information that illicit drugs were being distributed in the Fonongahina area of Tongatapu.
