Tonga’s Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua, and senior government officials witnessed dramatic changes to the active Home Reef volcanic island, during a United States Government Pacific regional jet demonstration flight hosted by the United States Embassy.
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Sunday 22 February 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sunday 22 February 2026
Washington D.C., U.S.A
The United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will visit Hawaii, Tonga and two other Pacific Islands countries, Fiji, and Samoa for high-level meetings from February 22 to March 2, 2026.
Saturday 21 February 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Land Court has ordered Yong Chen to vacate a restaurant business he was operating unlawfully in a building on a town allotment in Vaini, after granting an eviction order in favour of the registered allotment holder.
Saturday 21 February 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lord Ve’ehala, President of the Tonga Football Association, and General Secretary Lui ‘Aho received an equipment grant of 160 footballs from TASANOC CEO Netina Vea and Australian volunteer Yi Yi.
Saturday 21 February 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men were arrested by Tonga Police on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, following reports of the alleged sale of methamphetamine.
Friday 20 February 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A search remains underway for one man still missing at sea, Deputy Commissioner and Head of Tonga Police Maritime, 'Atunaisa Taumoepeau, confirmed to Matangi Tonga this morning, 20 February 2026. The update follows the rescue yesterday morning of two Tongans who had been missing at sea for more than ten days.
Thursday 19 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two Tongan fishermen missing for days in a wooden boat, Mysterious Wonder, were dramatically rescued after a routine RNZAF surveillance flight turned into a life-saving mission in the Southwest Pacific.
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Wednesday 18 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Launched last year, a bilingual Tongan English sign language booklet ‘Tohi talanoa Nima’ is more than just a learning resource — it has sparked the formation of a national body determined to secure equal access to education, information and opportunity for deaf Tongans.
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Wednesday 18 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A gift of food supplies for children with disabilities was donated to the 'Ofa Tui Moe Amanaki (OTA) Centre by Rev. Aminiasi Vuki and the women of the Free Wesleyan Church (FWC) of Longolongo.
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Wednesday 18 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 19-year-old man who brutally assaulted a 72-year-old in Vava’u — punching him from behind, knocking him unconscious and leaving him with internal injuries — has been spared immediate jail, receiving a fully suspended prison sentence.
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Wednesday 18 February 2026
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'Ohonua, 'Eua
A newly upgraded classroom facility was handed over to the 'Ohonua Government Middle School on 'Eua, 17 February, under project completed funded by the Government of Japan.
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Tuesday 17 February 2026
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Auckland, New Zealand
Shot-put legend Dame Valerie Adams was formally welcomed into the sports hall of fame New Zealand at the Halberg Awards, last night, in Auckland.
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Tuesday 17 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
‘Aminiasi Fonua Liku will spend two and a half years behind bars for breaking into the home of an elderly woman in Nukunuku and stealing goods worth $16,490 — including valuable Tongan handicrafts.
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Tuesday 17 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A final warning rang out in Tonga’s Supreme Court as a repeat offender narrowly avoided jail — spared only by a glowing letter from his employer.
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Monday 16 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The illicit drugs market in Tonga is a growing concern for Police Commissioner Geoff Turner, who says large quantities of drugs moving through the Pacific could eventually create a local market if not carefully managed. He said waste water analysis for drugs could help Police target illicit users in the capital.
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Monday 16 February 2026
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American Samoa
Two young Tongan tennis players won silver medals in the U12 team national event at the East Pacific Qualifier Tennis junior tournament, in America Samoa last week. They advanced directly into the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships to be held in Fiji this April.
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Monday 16 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A man caught with methamphetamine, cannabis and ammunition after fleeing police in Halaleva will spend nearly two years behind bars, with Tonga's Chief Justice warning that drug dealers can expect “stern custodial sentences.”
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Monday 16 February 2026
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Nadi, Fiji
Miss Tonga, Siosi’ana Taumoepeau was placed third runner-up at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, after winning the best sarong award, a main judging category, in Nadi, on Saturday 14 February.
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Saturday 14 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s Immigration Department has acknowledged it does not track how many Tongan nationals have overstayed visas in the United States, been deported, or detained by American authorities — even as Washington imposes sweeping new restrictions that directly target Tongan travellers.
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Saturday 14 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI and HM Queen Nanasipau'u, accompanied by members of the Royal Family of Tonga, attended a diplomatic reception last night, 12 February, at ‘Anana, marking the 66th birthday of Emperor Naruhito of Japan. The event was hosted by the Ambassador of Japan to Tonga, HE Inagaki Hisao. In his speech, the Ambassador noted that looking forward, Tonga and Japan would "enhance our shared commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region based on the rule of law."
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