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Friday 15 May 2026 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tongan man serving life imprisonment for importing more than 3.5 kilograms of methamphetamine from the United States has lost his appeal against conviction in Tonga’s Court of Appeal today. -
Friday 15 May 2026 4:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals against conviction and sentence brought by former Member of Parliament Vatau Hui, upholding his convictions for indecent assault and common assault against a woman. “In some ways it is an aggravating factor that the appellant was a Member of Parliament; he is someone who ought to have set an example in law-abiding conduct as a leader of the community,” the judgment said. -
Friday 15 May 2026 2:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 21-year-old Kolovai man has been sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment, fully suspended for two years, after admitting a serious assault that left a teenager with significant facial injuries. -
Thursday 14 May 2026 9:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Over the next two days students and job seekers will have the opportunity to interact directly with employers, TVET providers, businesses, and government exhibitors at the Tonga Career Expo 2026, a two days joint initiative between Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development, and TVET, in association with the Tonga Chamber of Commerce and Industries, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, in Nuku’alofa -
Thursday 14 May 2026 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Pea man who attacked two family members with a machete during a heated family dispute has been sentenced to two years and three months’ imprisonment, fully suspended for three years, by the Supreme Court of Tonga. During sentencing, Lord Chief Justice Bishop KC stressed the seriousness of machete violence in Tonga. -
Thursday 14 May 2026 1:33pm
Brisbane, Australia : Gold Coast centre Jojo Fifita (23) has thrived under the tutelage of coach Josh Hannay as he enters the frame for a Queensland debut in State of Origin. With Melbourne winger Xavier Coates injured and Maroons regular Valentine Holmes out of form for St George Illawarra, an opportunity has emerged for Fifita ahead of the Origin series opener in Sydney, Australia, on May 27. -
Wednesday 13 May 2026 10:17pm
Canberra, Australia : The surge in the trafficking, availability and use of methamphetamine across Pacific Island countries is explosive, fuelling an escalating epidemic of HIV, and undermining human, national and regional security, says a new paper from the Pacific Security College released today. The paper proposes a cross-sector regional summit in 2027 to shape coordinated responses to the escalating methamphetamine crisis across the Pacific. -
Wednesday 13 May 2026 9:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After the non-appearance of a key prosecution witness, charges were dropped by the prosecution in the trial of Johnny Grattan Vaea Taione. -
Tuesday 12 May 2026 9:04pm
Nuku'alofa : A total of 60 cases of Dengue fever have been confirmed across Tonga, an increase of 2 cases since the last report, the Ministry of health reported today (Sit rep#19) 12 May 2026.
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Monday 11 May 2026 9:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police completed the Women’s Advisory Network Leadership training programme on 8 May 2026 after a week-long initiative aimed at strengthening women’s leadership within the organisation. Premium content -
Saturday 9 May 2026 12:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 43-year-old mother of four from ‘Utulangivaka, Vava’u, has died, and her teenage daughter was injured, in a multiple shooting at her home. Premium content -
Thursday 7 May 2026 10:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men from Te'ekiu were arrested by Tonga Police during an ongoing operation targeting illegal drug activity on Tongatapu. Premium content -
Thursday 7 May 2026 12:33am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police are currently searching for a suspect who allegedly threatened a journalist of Kele'a Publication Ltd., with a gun, on 23 April 2026 at the organisation's office. Police are urging public to come forward with information that may help with their investigation. Premium content -
Wednesday 6 May 2026 11:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new Justice of the Supreme Court of Tonga, Hon, Mr. Edward Targowski KC was formally sworn in on 4 May 2026, at a ceremony held at the Cabinet room, in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 May 2026 11:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mangrove restoration efforts in Tonga are playing a vital role in protecting livelihoods and supporting vulnerable coastal communities. An important mangrove planting initiative is currently planting 200,000 mangroves in Tongatapu and Vava'u. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 May 2026 3:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police arrested 22 individuals last week under a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) alcohol enforcement operation. Premium content -
Monday 4 May 2026 10:18pm
New York, USA : Tonga has highlighted the need for stronger and more connected education systems at the Transforming Global Education Summit, held at United Nations Headquarters on 1 May 2026. Tonga also co-hosted the event. Premium content -
Monday 4 May 2026 9:53pm
Newcastle, Australia : NSW Blues star, Tiana Penitani Gray has played centre, wing and five-eighth for her state, NSW, Australia, but made her back-row debut in the Women's State of Origin series opener in Newcastle on Thursday night, in front of 20,179 at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Cronulla NRLW star has previously played centre and wing for her state, as well as halfback for Tonga. Premium content -
Saturday 2 May 2026 10:53am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new bilingual children’s book offering a Tongan contextualised retelling of Cinderella, the classic fairy tale, Hina Talela, written by Lupeongo Latailakepa (Rev. Sela Latailakepa) and published by Twinnies Publishing, was launched on Thursday, 30 April 2026, at the MRM Foundation in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 30 April 2026 10:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Revenue and Customs hosted a Youth in Tax and Customs Forum at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre in Nuku’alofa on Thursday, 30 April, aimed at improving young people’s understanding of taxation and border protection. Premium content
