”Lomu”, a documentary that tells the life story of the late rugby legend Jonah Lomu will be screened publicly for the first time in Nuku’alofa at Teufaiva Stadium on Wednesday, 29 July.
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Monday 27 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Monday 27 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Apifo'ou College have secured a third consecutive Tonga secondary schools U-18 boys football title after defeating Tonga College in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw in the final at the weekend. Meanwhile, Liahona High School successfully defended the U-18 Girls title with a commanding 6-0 victory over Takuilau College.
Monday 27 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
People's Representative for the Ongo Niuas 17 and former Finance Minister, Lata'ifaingata’a Tangimana lost his appeal against his election being voided. The Court of Appeal ordered that Tangimana's election remain void.
Monday 27 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
It is with considerable sadness that the Supreme Court of Tonga announces the death, on Saturday 18 July 2026, of the Hon. Kenneth (Ken) Handley AO CStJ KC, a former Judge of the Court of Appeal of Tonga. He served on the Court of Appeal Bench for at least seven years until his retirement in 2019.
Monday 27 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
TCCF Deadline Extension Announcement – 2nd Call of Project Proposal Applications: The Department of Climate Change advises all 92 newly accredited entities that the deadline for submission of project funding proposals under the Tonga Climate Change Fund (TCCF) has been extended from today, 17 July 2026, to 5:00 PM, Monday 31 August 2026. Fakaloloa ʻo e Taimi Fakahu ‘o e ngaahi tohi tokoni ki he Pa’anga Talasiti ‘a e Feliuliuaki ‘o e ‘Ea.
Monday 27 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
People's Representative (Tongatapu 2 ) and a former Cabinet Minister, Semisi Sika, has lost his appeal against a Supreme Court decision that declared his election void for breaching electoral expenses during his campaign, in the lead up to Tonga's General Election, in November 2025. The appeal was dismissed in full and the Appeal Court declared Mr Sika's election void and his unseating from parliament remained in force.
Sunday 26 July 2026
Glasgow, Scotland
Netball star Uneeq Palavi says Tonga are viewing a tough loss to Australia at the Commonwealth Games as a step closer to putting their country on the map. On Games debut in Glasgow, Tonga endured a baptism of fire in their opening match against perennial heavyweights Australia. By: Joanna Guelas AAP
Saturday 25 July 2026
Glasgow, Scotland
The top seed in the 12-team netball competition, the Diamonds play debutants Tonga - captained by former Melbourne Mavericks star goaler Uneeq Palavi - in pool A on Saturday (9:00pm Tonga time) at Glasgow 2026. "I think they're (Tonga) going to be a little bit unorthodox to how we usually play the game of netball," midcourter Watson told AAP.
Friday 24 July 2026
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Glasgow, Scotland
Tonga’s women’s pairs team secured a dramatic tie-break victory over South Africa on Day 0 of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, in Lawn Bowls Section B sectional play at the SEC Centre.
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Friday 24 July 2026
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Queensland, Australia
Gold Coast and Queensland star Jojo Fifita qualifies for New Zealand, Australia and Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup and D-day is fast approaching. "I want to give back to all of them but I can only give back to one. I haven't made my decision yet but family will be the major factor," he said.
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Friday 24 July 2026
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Glasgow, Scotland
The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games is now officially open, with 215 gold medals up for grabs across 10 sports in a pared-back program, for 74 competing countries. Tonga and teams from other Pacific Islands countries, including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, Nauru and Vanuatu, entered the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at The Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, last night. By: Joanna Guelas/AAP.
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Friday 24 July 2026
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Sydney, Australia
Pacific Climate Ministers met this week in Sydney Australia for the sixth Pacific Climate Ministers Talanoa, strengthening regional climate cooperation and advancing a united Pacific agenda ahead of Pre-COP31 in the Pacific and COP31 in Türkiye. Minister for Health Hon. Hu'akavameiliku represented Tonga to the meeting.
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Thursday 23 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
SPBD Microfinance (Tonga) Ltd, part of the South Pacific's leading microfinance network dedicated to empowering women microentrepreneurs, is proud to announce a landmark achievement in its mission to transform lives and strengthen communities. The organization has now disbursed more than TOP $300 million in loans since commencing operations in Tonga in 2009.
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police has offered a $5,000 pa’anga cash reward for information leading to the recapture of two escapees who fled the Central Police Station in Nuku’alofa on Sunday.
Wednesday 22 July 2026
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Canberra, Australia
UPDATED: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong, meeting with her Chinese counterpart in Manila, has criticised the launch of a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific. The missile is understood to have landed near Tuvalu. A foreign ministers' meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum will be held in August, where the issue is likely to be discussed. By: Tess Ikonomou/AAP
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Wednesday 22 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The conflicts in the Middle East continue to affect Pacific nations, including Tonga, driving up inflation and slowing economic growth. The impact of the resulting energy crisis is expected to cost the Tongan government between $40 million and $50 million, according to the National Budget Statement FY2027.
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Tuesday 21 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An infant in Tonga has received life-saving surgery at Vaiola Hospital without having to leave the country, thanks to a specialist paediatric surgical team deployed from New Zealand. The team arrived in Tonga on 25 June.
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Tuesday 21 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
One prison escapee has been captured by Tonga Police, who are continuing a search for the remaining two escapees - a New Zealand national and a Fijian national. Police issued a public warning today regarding three escapees who were described as "dangerous".
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Tuesday 21 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police have confirmed that a 37-year-old man from Tatakamotonga died by suicide on Monday, 20 July 2026.
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Tuesday 21 July 2026
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New York, USA
The Kingdom of Tonga has signed three major United Nations treaties aimed at banning nuclear weapons and nuclear testing, while strengthening the protection of marine biodiversity in international waters. The Permanent Mission of Tonga to the United Nations said the treaty actions reaffirm the Kingdom's commitment to international peace, security, environmental stewardship and the rule of law.
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