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For decades, construction in Tonga was a male-dominated field. That’s changing. Women like ‘Ofa Halatanu and Susana Fihaki are now working as engineers, leading teams and shaping the the country’s future. This International Women’s Day, Australia is proud to stand with Tongan women who are quite literally breaking new ground. 

Tonga Police officers successfully completed a two-week Leadership Training Program, in partnership with the UK College of Policing on 21 February 2025, the first time the UK training has been conducted here.

Tapuhia landfill is filling up faster than expected. The Minister responsible for Environment, Deputy PM, Hon. Dr Taniela Fusimalohi expressed concern over the landfill's lifespan, "I’m unsure where we would relocate if Tapuhia reaches capacity."

A low pressure system, at the end of Tropical Cyclone Rae, moved out of southern Tongan waters last night, and no longer poses a threat to Tonga. The Fua’amotu Tropical Cyclone Center was de-activated at 10:00 am this morning, 26 February, by the Tonga Meteorological Services.

The cruise ship MS Bolette docked at Vuna Wharf in Nuku'alofa, this morning, 25 February, with over a thousand people on board. MS Bolette is the last cruise ship visit to Tonga for the month.

The Ministry of Health received $57,244 pa'anga today from the People's Republic of China, for emergency medical supplies in response to the dengue fever outbreak in Tonga.

Today, the Ministry of Health reported three new dengue fever (DF) cases with positive rapid test, bringing up the total cases to 65. Meanwhile, ongoing response activities to hot spot and high risk areas are carried out, including collaboration with Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS) in distributing mosquito nets and DF brochures to affected families, communities and schools.

Two University of the South Pacific (USP) students from Tonga, first-year student Petina Akolo and post-graduate student Linda Filiai, believe that upskilling their qualifications is the key to further opportunities. USP's Tonga Campus Director, Dr Robin Havea said new and continuing students for Semester 1 are now strongly encouraged to register for their courses online.

A recent eruption at the Home Reef Volcano has produced a significant crater along with large rocks ejected, observed in satellite images taken of the remote island on 8 and 20 February. An ash plume is rising near the vent. Tonga Geological Services Volcano Watch Team warned mariners to stay at least 2 nautical miles away from Home Reef until further notice. Meanwhile, “the volcanic activity poses low risk to the Vava'u and Ha'apai communities,” they stated in a public notice issued at 8:30pm today, 21 February.