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A tropical cyclone warning for Tonga was deactivated at 1:00pm today. Tonga Met stated that Tropical Cyclone ‘Vaianu’ (Category 2) was located near about 835km southwest of Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu and ‘Eua at 12:00pm this afternoon and the system is moving south at a speed of 6 knots (12km/hr) and further away from Tongan waters. However an active trough slow moving over Tonga will continue to bring strong winds and heavy rain to southern areas for the next 12 hours.

The Supreme Court has voided the election of Niuas 17 People’s Representative Lataifaingata’a Tangimana, finding that he engaged in bribery by giving fish to voters to influence their votes ahead of the November 2025 General Election.

Sydney Roosters winger Daniel Tupou is on the verge of etching his name deeper into club history, needing just 18 more games to surpass Waerea-Hargreaves as the most-capped Rooster of all time. If Tupou does play on next year, all types of records are in sight. The Tongan flyer now has 185 tries, and could become just the third man in history to reach 200.

​​​The Fua'amotu Tropical Cyclone Warning Center has been activated as of 1:00 PM today, 7 April 2026 in response to Tropical Cyclone 'Vaianu' Category 3, which is expected to lie at about 850km west of Nuku'alofa at noon tomorrow, Wednesday, 8 April 2026

An inclusive table tennis program run by the Tonga Table Tennis Federation has expanded to Tonga’s outer islands for the first time, with outreach activities held in Haʻapai and Vavaʻu, recently.

National fuel supply for Tonga is currently at level "green" meaning there is enough petrol, kerosene, and diesel, expected to last through April and May. However, concerns are growing over potential disruptions as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East enters its fifth week, affecting global fuel supply chains. Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has urged the public to use fuel responsibly during the current period of uncertainty. Starting from yesterday’s increases, Tongans are now facing some of the highest fuel prices ever.

Conflict in the Middle East risks pushing Pacific Island Countries into an energy crisis, with around 80% of their energy reliant on mostly imported oil products. A new analysis on the impact of the conflict on oil prices and Pacific Island economies, released today, estimates that Tonga's annual refined fuel import bill could rise by USD 55 million (9% of GDP). Fiji's annual refined fuel import bill could rise by USD 670 million, a 115% increase from 2025 levels, while Vanuatu's refined petroleum import costs could surge by USD 120 million (11% of GDP).

Supplies for use in a humanitarian emergency response situation were donated by the Australian Government to MORDI Tonga Trust help prepare for a more rapid response during times of crisis in Tonga.

MBF Bank Limited has announced strong financial results for the Financial Year 2025 (FY2025), marking a year of solid growth and strategic transformation focused on supporting entrepreneurs, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and women led businesses.