A 29-year-old man from ‘Utulau died from electrocution on Friday 13 March 2026, Tonga Police confirmed.
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Monday 16 March 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Rising global petroleum prices are unlikely to impact Tonga until the next fuel price review in May, the Tongan Government indicated during a media briefing on Friday, 13 March 2026.
Monday 16 March 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An 18-year-old girl from Kolomotua died in a car accident in Kanokupolu on Friday, 13 March 2026.
Monday 16 March 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A warning over the safety of the 'Eua public water supply and bore supply has been cancelled. Authorities on Friday announced "The water is safe for drinking, bathing and all normal use."
Saturday 14 March 2026
New Zealand ex-students of Queen Salote College performed a vibrant maʻuluʻulu at a second royal luncheon celebrating the school’s centennial, at Pangai Lahi in Nukuʻalofa today.
Friday 13 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 43-year-old fisherman from Tokomololo has been reported missing at sea after departing Tongatapu on 3 March, aboard the longliner FV Pacific Horizon.
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Friday 13 March 2026
Auckland, New Zealand
The Tongan general election of November 2025 was interesting, particularly because of the short life of the Eke administration, the election period itself, and of course the outcome and subsequent formation of the Fakafanua-led government. If we were to describe the election process and its outcome in two words, it would be: certain uncertainty. Or, as the French say: “plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose” - the more things change, the more they stay the same. - Malakai Koloamatangi.
Friday 13 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new development initiative aimed at nurturing young rugby league players both on and off the field was launched in Nukuʻalofa, today, 13 March 2026, in an effort to strengthen the sport’s grassroots development in Tonga.
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Thursday 12 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Queen Salote College marked its centennial today, 12 March 2026, with church service followed by a grand celebration at Mala'e Pangai Lahi in Nukuʻalofa, honouring the history and legacy of the college established in 1926.
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Thursday 12 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon will visit Tonga next week, 17-18 March, in a Pacific Mission that will include a cross-party delegation of approximately 80 members.
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Tuesday 10 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Inflationary shocks are expected to hit Tonga because of the war in the Middle East, raising concerns for the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT), which has introduced its February 2026 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) aimed at strengthening Tonga’s economic resilience.
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Tuesday 10 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A donation of 50 chairs from the Rotary Clubs of Ballarat West and Nuku’alofa was handed over to the Ālonga Centre on 9 March 2026, providing new seating for residents and visitors while also creating an opportunity for the centre to generate income.
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Monday 9 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga will observe a one-off government public holiday on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Queen Salote College (QSC).
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Monday 9 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
In celebration of the Commonwealth Day today, 9 March 2026, HRH Princess Nanasipau’u Eliana with the British High Commission in Tonga, launched the Commonwealth Children’s Booklet 2026, that will help children to learn more about the Commonwealth countries.
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Monday 9 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga joins the Commonwealth family to celebrate Commonwealth Day on 9 March 2026 with cultural events, school activities and faith-based services.
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Monday 9 March 2026
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Auckland, New Zealand
Champion Tongan thrower 'Atamaama Tuʻutafaiva won gold in the Women’s Shot Put at the Polynesian Championships, one of multiple medals for Team Tonga across track and field events on Saturday at The Trusts Arena in Auckland.
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Sunday 8 March 2026
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Auckland, New Zealand
Cervical cancer, a largely preventable disease, remains a leading cause of cancer death among Pacific women. In parts of the Pacific, incidence rates are up to nine times higher than in Australasia. Now, a programme made possible through a NZ$5.1 million grant from the Matariki Fund will support locally led initiatives to prevent cervical cancer of women across the Pacific
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Friday 6 March 2026
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NSW, Australia
Tongan-born community advocate Ana Tuionuku has been recognised for her service to Pacific communities after being named the 2026 “NSW Local Woman of the Year for Bankstown” in Australia this week.
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Friday 6 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 37-year-old female from 'Utungake has been arrested for reckless driving causing the death of a 5-year-old boy on 4 March 2026 at 'Utungake.
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Friday 6 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan diaspora living in the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf (GCC) States are urged to register with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Tonga in Abu Dhabi. The Embassy today encouraged those who are dual citizens to also register with their other country of citizenship in order to access possible evacuation flights, if needed, during the current Middle East conflict.
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