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Thursday 5 February 2026 6:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann David Wadephul, has called for a more flexible, energetic and visible European Union presence in the Pacific, saying island states expect partners to move beyond shared values and deliver concrete action. -
Thursday 5 February 2026 5:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Weather warnings remain in force for Tongatapu, ʻEua and Haʻapai, as an active low-pressure trough continues to affect much of the Kingdom, bringing heavy rain, strong to gale-force winds and hazardous marine conditions. -
Thursday 5 February 2026 3:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Commander Rose Apikotoa has become the first Australian of Tongan heritage promoted to the rank of captain n the Australian Navy at a ceremony in Canberra on 29 January, 2026, and will soon take up a new Canberra-based role as Chief of Staff to the Head of Military Personnel. -
Tu'anuku, Vava'u : A new kindergarten facility opened this week in the village of Tu'anuku, Vava'u, with a celebration held on 3 February 2026 to mark a milestone for early childhood education in the community. -
Thursday 5 February 2026 12:58pm
Apia, Samoa : Climate change remains the single greatest existential threat to Pacific people, according to SPREP Director General Sefanaia Nawadra, who regrets the United States’ recent withdrawal from the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme. “A lot of questions were asked about the implications, especially in the face of a fiercely contested region, geopolitically,” he said. -
Wednesday 4 February 2026 11:06pm
North Harbour, New Zealand : Moana Pasifika has named a strong side to take on the Highlanders in Friday's pre-season match at the Queenstown Events Centre. -
Wednesday 4 February 2026 2:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Alifeleti ‘Anitoni is serving eight months in prison for possession of 117.55 grams of cannabis and unlawful firearms seized at his home in Ha’akame in 2025. -
Wednesday 4 February 2026 12:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, in Tonga today, met King Tupou VI, the Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua, and Tonga's Foreign Minister, Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala this morning, on a whirlwind high-level visit. -
Tuesday 3 February 2026 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games King's Baton Relay has arrived in Tonga for a six-day celebration. To mark its arrival, the Tonga-designed baton was presented to the Crown Prince last night, with several events scheduled to follow. -
Tuesday 3 February 2026 5:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New petroleum prices for February 2026 have been approved by the Tonga Competent Authority to drop this week, 2 February, the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development advised. The price of petrol have decreased by 10.00 seniti/litre, kerosene by 15.00 seniti/litre, and diesel decreased by 25.00 seniti/litre. -
Tuesday 3 February 2026 5:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Justice Minister, Hon. Dr Viliami Latu and Solicitor General Sione Sisifa will attend the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, to will be held in Nadi, Fiji next week, from 9 to 12 February 2026. Outcomes are expected to help shape the agenda for this year's CHOGM. "The meeting takes place at a time when the rule of law is steadily declining around the world," the Commonwealth Secretariat stated today. -
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:12am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four community-based aged care centres will be built, with three in Tongatapu and one in Vava’u, under the Tonga Integrated Aged Care Project, said the Minister for Ministry of Internal Affairs, Hon. Fane Fituafe. Her Ministry is also prioritising a review of the Tonga Labour Mobility Policy 2024, and planning renovations to sports facilities in preparation for Tonga's hosting of the Pacific Games in 2031. -
Monday 2 February 2026 12:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two individuals from Havelu have been arrested and charged following a Tonga Police drugs operation conducted in Havelu on Thursday, 29 January 2026.
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Saturday 31 January 2026 8:46pm
Nuku'alofa Tonga : The height of steam and vapour emissons from Home Reef have increased in January, during an ongoing eruption. The Alert Colour Code (ACC) for the Aviation Community is now increased to ORANGE, due to the possibility of ash being emitted, the Tonga Geological Services Volcano Watch reported this week. -
Saturday 31 January 2026 6:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The suspension of the United States visa, previously enjoyed by Tongan visitors to the USA, was triggered by high percentages of visa overstayers, the Minister for His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services, Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, told reporters yesterday, when questioned on the issue at the Prime Minister's first official media briefing for the year. Premium content -
Friday 30 January 2026 11:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kolofo’ou in Tongatapu signed a sister city partnership with East Palo Alto, at the US Embassy in Nuku’alofa today, 30 January 2026, in a first “sister city” partnership between Tonga and the United States of America. Premium content -
Friday 30 January 2026 6:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : President of the Tonga Breast Cancer Society, Hon. Fredrica Tuita received a cheque for $5,000 panga from ANZ Tonga Country Head, David Dudley today, at the ANZ Ma’ufanga branch. Premium content -
Thursday 29 January 2026 8:25pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Gout—a chronic condition that disproportionately affects Pacific populations – was the subject of an educational research project led by two Tongan academics, who partnered closely with Pacific groups in New Zealand. Premium content -
Thursday 29 January 2026 5:59pm
Brisbane, Australia : Pacific Forum Troika leaders reaffirmed shared commitment to Forum unity, regional solidarity, and collective leadership in Brisbane, Australia yesterday, 28 January, their first in-person meeting this year. Premium content -
Thursday 29 January 2026 5:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The International Tennis Federation and Oceania Tennis Federation appointed a Tongan, Reuel Lavaka, as the Tour Coach for the Pacific Oceania U12 and U14 Teams Tour. Premium content
