The Tonga Energy Commission (the Commission) has approved an increase to the electricity tariff, effective from 1 May 2026. The Regulated Tariff will increase from 89.58 seniti per kilowatt-hour (seniti/kWh) to 121.63. seniti/kWh, an increase of 35.8%. The increase is the direct result of a significant rise in the global price of diesel fuel.
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Saturday 9 May 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 43-year-old mother of four from ‘Utulangivaka, Vava’u, has died following a multiple shooting at her home.
Thursday 7 May 2026
Suva, Fiji
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Treaty has officially come into force, marking a major step for Pacific countries working together on climate resilience, clean energy, and community adaptation.
Thursday 7 May 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men from Te'ekiu were arrested by Tonga Police during an ongoing operation targeting illegal drug activity on Tongatapu.
Thursday 7 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police are currently searching for a suspect who allegedly threatened a journalist of Kele'a Publication Ltd., with a gun, on 23 April 2026 at the organisation's office. Police are urging public to come forward with information that may help with their investigation.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new Justice of the Supreme Court of Tonga, Hon, Mr. Edward Targowski KC was formally sworn in on 4 May 2026, at a ceremony held at the Cabinet room, in Nuku'alofa.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Mangrove restoration efforts in Tonga are playing a vital role in protecting livelihoods and supporting vulnerable coastal communities. An important mangrove planting initiative is currently planting 200,000 mangroves in Tongatapu and Vava'u.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
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Australia
Tongan Judoka, Paula Monta secured a silver in the Senior Men +100kg division, at the Oceania Open on Saturday, 2 May, in Mandurah, Australia.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police arrested 22 individuals last week under a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) alcohol enforcement operation.
Monday 4 May 2026
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New York, USA
Tonga has highlighted the need for stronger and more connected education systems at the Transforming Global Education Summit, held at United Nations Headquarters on 1 May 2026. Tonga also co-hosted the event.
Monday 4 May 2026
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Newcastle, Australia
NSW Blues star, Tiana Penitani Gray has played centre, wing and five-eighth for her state, NSW, Australia, but made her back-row debut in the Women's State of Origin series opener in Newcastle on Thursday night, in front of 20,179 at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Cronulla NRLW star has previously played centre and wing for her state, as well as halfback for Tonga.
Saturday 2 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new bilingual children’s book offering a Tongan contextualised retelling of Cinderella, the classic fairy tale, Hina Talela, written by Lupeongo Latailakepa (Rev. Sela Latailakepa) and published by Twinnies Publishing, was launched on Thursday, 30 April 2026, at the MRM Foundation in Nuku'alofa.
Friday 1 May 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
In our continued effort to enhance account security and prevent fraudulent activities, all customers are recommended to migrate to BSP Tonga’s digital banking products as the primary service and payment platforms.
Thursday 30 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ministry of Revenue and Customs hosted a Youth in Tax and Customs Forum at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre in Nuku’alofa on Thursday, 30 April, aimed at improving young people’s understanding of taxation and border protection.
Thursday 30 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A backlog of more than 13,000 land surveying applications, land registrations, and lease files is overwhelming the Ministry of Lands, Survey, Planning & Natural Resources due to poor filling in the past, the Minister for Lands, Dr. Taniela Fusimalohi has said, adding that it could take up to ten years to clear.
Thursday 30 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Petrol and diesel prices will increase significantly effective from 1 May 2026, under a new price schedule approved by the Tonga Competent Authority.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A small aircraft that was damaged at Fua'amotu Airport on Friday 24 April, remains grounded at the domestic airport. The FFA aircraft was being operated by the Tonga Government for maritime surveillance operations.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Office of the Anti-Corruption Commissioner (ACC) and Tonga Police have confirmed that the ACC’s Director of Investigations and three investigators, all seconded from Tonga Police, resigned from their roles effective on 17 April 2026.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Power cuts affecting areas across Tongatapu are expected to continue this week while Tonga Power's third generator is undergoing maintenance. Recent overnight outages were caused by three generators failing between 19-22 April. Tonight, 28 April, the areas of Tokomololo to Kalaʻau; Maui to Haʻatafu; and Queen Salote College to Tofoa (Stand by) will be affected.
Tuesday 28 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 17-year-old defendant, Sekope Tavo, has been sentenced to a fully suspended term of imprisonment after pleading guilty to serious bodily harm and a separate cannabis possession charge in the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa.


