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
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.
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
Thursday 11 June 2026
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.
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
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.
Wednesday 10 June 2026
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.
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
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.
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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Saturday 6 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga will convene its sitting on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, to continue deliberation on the 2026/2027 Budget Estimates, following a Public Holiday on Monday.
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Friday 5 June 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's athletics team returned with a haul of 38 medals from the Oceania Championship Cup 2026 in Darwin, including 10 gold, 14 silver and 14 bronze, while setting new records and securing international qualification standards.
Friday 5 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s government ministries opened a four-week volleyball competition at Queen Salote Memorial Hall, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening relationships between public service agencies, on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
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Thursday 4 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two Tongan women have been awarded the prestigious New Zealand Order of Merit for their services to the Tongan language education and the Pacific community in New Zealand.
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Wednesday 3 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A public holiday will be observed on Monday, 8 June to commemorate Emancipation Day, the day Tonga’s King Siaosi Tupou I officially abolished serfdom in Tonga in 1862.
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Wednesday 3 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua joins Pacific leaders at Samoa's 64th Independence Day celebrations this week at the Malae o Ti'afau in Mulinuʻu in Samoa. The Royal Tonga Police Band is performing at the event.
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Tuesday 2 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Ahead of World Oceans Day, HRH Prince Taufa'ahau Manumataongo launched a children's book titled ‘Mele and the Map of The Great Blue Kingdom’ today in Nuku'alofa.
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