A new upscale hotel, resort, and convention centre is set to be built at Tonga’s Parliament precinct, in a move expected to deliver significant economic benefits and strengthen the country’s tourism sector. The development follows an MOU signed earlier this month between Sudima Hotels and King Tupou VI.
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Monday 23 March 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Monday 23 March 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Four men have been arrested after a confrontation between in-laws escalated into a shooting incident in ‘Anana last week, Tonga Police say.
Monday 23 March 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A cricket session at His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) naval base on Taufaʻahau Road marked the end of a week-long Australian Defence Force (ADF) sports training program in Nukuʻalofa on 19 March 2026.
Monday 23 March 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new category 5 aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle (ARFF) handed over to the Lupepau'u International Airport in Vava'u, recently, will enhance emergency response and aviation safety.
Thursday 19 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s Prime Minister has urged the public to stop panic buying of fuel. Lord Fakafanua said today that Tonga’s fuel supply is expected to remain stable for the next two months and is currently rated at Green Level 1, under the government’s 5-level fuel security alert system. Going forward, limits will not be imposed unless the nation’s fuel supply tightens to Levels 2, 3 or 4.
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Wednesday 18 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
At the end of a two-day visit to Tonga, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon, visited the Fangaʻuta Lagoon Bridge Project at Folaha. Set to become the largest infrastructure development in Tonga, the project is being constructed by a New Zealand engineering company McConnell Dowell.
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Tuesday 17 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon and Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua have reaffirmed a strengthening partnership between New Zealand and Tonga, pledging closer cooperation on economic growth, law and order, and regional security. The leaders met for bilateral talks in Nuku'alofa today on key issues, including the global fuel crisis linked to Middle East tensions.
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Tuesday 17 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 42-year-old man has been found guilty of housebreaking and theft after a late-night home invasion in Sopu where the victim, Robina Nakao, was threatened with a knife and robbed of more than $6,000 paʻanga in cash and valuables. The court heard that the intruder repeatedly threatened to kill the victim.
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Tuesday 17 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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
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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.
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Monday 16 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An 18-year-old girl from Kolomotua died in a car accident in Kanokupolu on Friday, 13 March 2026.
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Monday 16 March 2026
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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."
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Saturday 14 March 2026
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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.
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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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