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
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".
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police have confirmed that a 37-year-old man from Tatakamotonga died by suicide on Monday, 20 July 2026.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
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.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Four road incidents, including collisions with electrical poles and a coconut tree, were recorded during a weekend traffic operation by Tonga Police, while 45 people were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).
Saturday 18 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Para archers from five Pacific nations competed in the first inaugural Oceania Para Archery League (OPAL) competition in Tonga today,.
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Saturday 18 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Public Consultation on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the Peng Chen's new Multi-purpose Building at Vaini, Tongatapu. The Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change & Communications (MEIDECC) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the New Multi-Purpose Building at Vaini, Tongatapu. Comments must be received by 31st July 2026.
Saturday 18 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga College 'Atele was named champion of the Secondary Schools’ Rugby 2026, after defeating the defending titleholders Tupou College-Toloa in a hard-fought senior Under-18 final at Teufaiva Stadium.
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Saturday 18 July 2026
Suva, Fiji
Last week, governments from across the world gathered in Geneva for the first session of the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, and a presentation of the inaugural report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI. It marked an important step towards building global rules for artificial intelligence. The Pacific can contribute to global AI governance. Pacific representation in the forums shaping AI's future can and must emphasise the distinction this region brings to shape AI models and applications of the future. By Kanni Wignaraja and Munkhtuya Altangerel
Friday 17 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Nine new law practitioners were admitted to the Bar this morning, 17 July, during a brief admission ceremony held at Court 1 of the Supreme Court of Tonga in Nuku’alofa.
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lepeka Moala (30) is serving six months in prison, after the Appeal Court quashed her 30 months fully suspended sentence for obtaining $88,000 by false pretences from two people, whose vehicle purchases never arrived.
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Friday 17 July 2026
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Japan has strengthened its support for football development in Tonga with a donation of training equipment to the Tonga Football Association (TFA), reinforcing more than five decades of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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Thursday 16 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Former and current students of Tonga High School performed traditional cultural dances for HRH Princess Salote Pilolevu Tuita during the groundbreaking ceremony for the school's new clock tower at the Faa'imata grounds, today.
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Thursday 16 July 2026
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New York, USA
Tonga acknowledged the economic impacts of the Middle East crisis on its economy, despite its geographical distance, citing rising costs and constrained fiscal space, during a series of high level meetings this week in New York, USA.
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Thursday 16 July 2026
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Houma, Tongatapu
The construction of one of four planned aged care facilities in Tonga, began yesterday, 15 July, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Houma Aged Care Centre in Houma.
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Thursday 16 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A concern that Tonga has limited resources to reintegrate returnees who have been deported from other countries was expressed by the Crown Prince, at the launching of Tonga’s first National Returnees Reintegration Policy and Strategic Plan, which aims to reduce stigma and strengthen community support for returnees.
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Wednesday 15 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tangi Mei Moana partnership between the University of Otago and the Tonga National University (TNU) is continuing to create opportunities for the next generation of Tongan and Pacific scientists.
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Wednesday 15 July 2026
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London, United Kingdom
The Tongan 'Tala' will arrive in the United Kingdom in London ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with supporters from across Wales and England expected to gather at Heathrow Airport to welcome the national netball team Wednesday morning.
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Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Alberta, Canada
‘Ikale Tahi could not defeat Spain’s Los Leones (lions) strong attack who won with a score of 32-19 in their Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying clash.
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Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Young women from communities across Tonga celebrated the completion of the fourth phase of a development programme ‘This Is How We Football’, at the Loto-Tonga Soka Centre on Saturday, 11 July 206.
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