Pacific Islands leaders are appealing for global peace, expressing their concern about increasing global tensions among major powers. A collective message published on 13 June, called for all world leaders “to uphold the Charter of the United Nations and to tolerate and respect the rights and dignity of all peoples and nations”. Pacific Islands Forum Leaders affirmed their declaration of the Blue Pacific Continent as an Ocean of Peace in 2025.
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Monday 15 June 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Monday 15 June 2026
Nuku'alofa Tonga
A gale warning remains in force for all land areas of Tonga as meteorologists warn of strengthening winds, heavy rain and possible thunderstorms through Monday night and worsening on Tuesday, 15-16 June. Authorities are urging mariners and coastal communities to exercise extreme caution.
Friday 12 June 2026
The Tonga Meteorological Service recorded cooler-than-average overnight temperatures across the island this morning, although they remained above the coldest June temperature ever recorded in Tongatapu.
Friday 12 June 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Commonwealth Games Association (TCGA) has selected national Tala netball team captain Hulita Veve and swimmer Finau Ohuafi to carry the nation's flag and ceremonial baton at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Friday 12 June 2026
Sydney Australia
Tongan-Australian music icons Vika and Linda Bull have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Australian music, earning induction into the prestigious ARIA Hall of Fame, in Sydney, Australia.
Friday 12 June 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Ten contestants have been named to appear in the Miss Heilala Pageant 2026, while the organisers expect further entries ahead of the annual pageant, which opens in a week, on 25 June.
Friday 12 June 2026
Manila, Philippines
The World Health Organization released a new practical manual aimed at helping health-care workers across the Western Pacific to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. AMR occurs when bacteria and other disease-causing organisms develop resistance to medicines used to treat infections, making illnesses harder to cure and increasing the risk of severe disease, death and wider transmission.
Thursday 11 June 2026
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Majuro, Marshall Islands
King Tupou VI is visiting the Marshall Islands this week, where he held an audience with the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and honoured the graduation ceremony of the University of the South Pacific Marshall Islands Campus.
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Thursday 11 June 2026
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Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Tonga's Tu'ulalupe football team exits the OFC Under-19 Men's Championship 2026 qualifying tournament after suffering back-to-back defeats in Rarotonga, including a 4-1 loss to hosts Cook Islands in their final match.
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga today, passed the third reading of the Public Service Amendment Bill 2026, after being introduced and considered as an Emergency Bill to update the names of several government ministries
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Thursday 11 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Concerns over high fuel prices, government spending priorities, overtime allocations, and a proposed school breakfast programme, dominated deliberations of the House, as members scrutinised the national budget this week, at the Parliament Chamber in Nuku’alofa.
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Rugby Union has named an experienced 'Ikale Tahi squad for the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup, with a mix of established internationals and emerging talent selected for the tournament that will start on 4 July.
Thursday 11 June 2026
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United Nations, New York, USA
Tonga has welcomed a historic milestone for the Pacific region at the opening of the 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP19), following the election of representatives from Samoa and Palau to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Wednesday 10 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Fatumu man has been convicted of discharging a firearm with intent to intimidate and common assault following a road rage confrontation that left a woman and a 12-year-old boy terrified, while a baby was in their car.
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Wednesday 10 June 2026
Queensland, Australia
Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki credits giving up a family favourite Tongan dish as one reason why he is now a streamlined wrecking ball set to unleash his best in State of Origin. The 22-year-old Dolphin and Tonga international wasn't always the athletic beast and 80-minute second-rower he is now. By: Joel Gould /AAP.
Tuesday 9 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Former and current students of the little Nasaleti School at Hihifo are preparing to celebrate two centuries of Christian education, faith and community service in western Tongatapu, this month. The school's bicentennial from 19-21 June will coincide with the annual Free Wesleyan Church (FWC) Conference.
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Tuesday 9 June 2026
Wellington, New Zealand
Pacific Island countries are strengthening efforts to prepare for the growing impacts of climate change on tuna fisheries, with a new climate warning system helping governments assess risks to economies, food security and livelihoods as tuna stocks increasingly move beyond national waters.
Saturday 6 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Football Association's 2026 Major League competition has officially begun, with 12 teams launching their campaigns in an opening round at Veitongo, today.
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Saturday 6 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 2026 Secondary Schools Football Competition has officially kicked off, with hundreds of students taking to the field in the first round, at Veitongo Soccer Field on Friday. Takuilau College and Havelu Middle School's Under-16 girls produced an entertaining match, combining friendly sportsmanship with impressive football skills.
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Saturday 6 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Members of the Tonga Cycling Federation celebrated World Cycling Day with a 48-kilometre group ride across Tongatapu, promoting healthy living, road safety and environmental awareness while continuing efforts to grow the sport in the country, today.
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