Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) began construction of their first training facility, with a ground-breaking ceremony at Fasi, Nuku'alofa, yesterday, funded by the Japanese Government with $143,400 (USD), under the Grass-Roots Human Security Projects.
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Tuesday 4 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 3 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 37-year-old male from Ha'ateiho was arrested in relation to alleged illicit drug distribution around the community.
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Monday 3 March 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported the youngest age affected in the dengue fever outbreak is eight months old. Meanwhile, as of Sunday, 2 March, the total number of dengue fever (DF) cases in Tonga has risen to 88, with 38 cases in Tongatapu, 36 in Vava'u, and 14 in 'Eua.
Monday 3 March 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga formally established diplomatic relations with the Republic of San Marino on Tuesday, 25 February, in an official ceremony held at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of San Marino to the United Nations in New York.
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Saturday 1 March 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
For decades, construction in Tonga was a male-dominated field. That’s changing. Women like ‘Ofa Halatanu and Susana Fihaki are now working as engineers, leading teams and shaping the the country’s future. This International Women’s Day, Australia is proud to stand with Tongan women who are quite literally breaking new ground.
Friday 28 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Government is considering withdrawing from the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant to create a new competition led by Tonga, says the Minister for Justice and Tourism, Hon. Mo’ale Finau.
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Thursday 27 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police officers successfully completed a two-week Leadership Training Program, in partnership with the UK College of Policing on 21 February 2025, the first time the UK training has been conducted here.
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Thursday 27 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's domestic carrier, Lulutai Airlines, needs $7 million pa'anga from Government to ensure its continued operations, the Minister for Public Enterprises, Hon. Piveni Piukala told a media briefing on 21 February,, claiming that without this financial injection, the airline would cease operations.
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Wednesday 26 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tapuhia landfill is filling up faster than expected. The Minister responsible for Environment, Deputy PM, Hon. Dr Taniela Fusimalohi expressed concern over the landfill's lifespan, "I’m unsure where we would relocate if Tapuhia reaches capacity."
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Wednesday 26 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new classroom for GMS Popua was commissioned yesterday, 25 February, by the Ambassador of Japan to Tonga, HE Inagaki Hisao.
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Wednesday 26 February 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A low pressure system, at the end of Tropical Cyclone Rae, moved out of southern Tongan waters last night, and no longer poses a threat to Tonga. The Fua’amotu Tropical Cyclone Center was de-activated at 10:00 am this morning, 26 February, by the Tonga Meteorological Services.
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Today, four new dengue fever cases were reported with positive rapid tests, bringing the total to 69 cases. The Ministry of Health is spraying affected homes and schools.
Tuesday 25 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The cruise ship MS Bolette docked at Vuna Wharf in Nuku'alofa, this morning, 25 February, with over a thousand people on board. MS Bolette is the last cruise ship visit to Tonga for the month.
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Tuesday 25 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over $150,000 pa'anga worth of vascular health detection equipment, was donated by Rotary to the Ministry of Health at Vaiola Hospital, Nuku'alofa, yesterday 24 February.
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Tuesday 25 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ministry of Health received $57,244 pa'anga today from the People's Republic of China, for emergency medical supplies in response to the dengue fever outbreak in Tonga.
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Tuesday 25 February 2025
Christchurch, New Zealand
New Zealand is hosting the world’s largest climate adaptation event this October, and aims to accelerate international climate adaptation with particular emphasis on issues for the Pacific and Indigenous people. The eighth international Adaptation Futures Conference (AF2025) in Ōtautahi Christchurch will be hosted by the University of Canterbury.
Monday 24 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Today, the Ministry of Health reported three new dengue fever (DF) cases with positive rapid test, bringing up the total cases to 65. Meanwhile, ongoing response activities to hot spot and high risk areas are carried out, including collaboration with Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS) in distributing mosquito nets and DF brochures to affected families, communities and schools.
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Monday 24 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tomu Pouono (52) was jailed for charges including possession of 0.12 grams of methamphetamine and 7.55grams of cannabis. His 48-year-old wife and co-accused received a suspended sentence for similar offences in Lapaha.
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Monday 24 February 2025
Suva, Fiji
Two University of the South Pacific (USP) students from Tonga, first-year student Petina Akolo and post-graduate student Linda Filiai, believe that upskilling their qualifications is the key to further opportunities. USP's Tonga Campus Director, Dr Robin Havea said new and continuing students for Semester 1 are now strongly encouraged to register for their courses online.
Monday 24 February 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tropical Cyclone "Rae" has intensified into a Category 2 system, west of Tonga, and is expected to gradually intensify into a Tropical Cyclone Category 3 in the next 24 hours, moving south southwest. Tonga Met advised at 7:00am today that, “heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong to gale force winds will affect the Niuas, while strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms extend onto Vava'u, Ha'apai, Tongatapu and 'Eua.”
