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Wednesday 22 April 2026 11:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : More than 500 children gathered at Pangai Lahi Field in Nuku’alofa on Saturday for a community lolly and prize scramble hosted by Siu and George Tonga from Utah, marking the culmination of an Easter-week outreach initiative. -
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Members of Tonga’s Parliament are strengthening their understanding of national budget procedures ahead of the debate of the Government Budget Estimate for 2026–2027. -
Monday 20 April 2026 7:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Hu’atolitoli Prison on Tongatapu is coming under increasing strain as a surge in drug-related offending pushes inmate numbers higher, raising concerns about overcrowding, rehabilitation capacity, and delayed infrastructure projects. -
Monday 20 April 2026 4:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A transition to El Niño is highly likely, with over a 60% chance of its development between May and July 2026 in the Pacific, the Tonga Meteorological Services stated on its Climate & Ocean Outlook May-July 2026. -
Monday 20 April 2026 4:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three new dengue fever cases were recorded over the weekend, bringing the total to 20 cases throughout Tonga at 19 April, the Ministry of Health reported. A dengue fever outbreak was declared for Tonga on 16 April 2026. -
Friday 17 April 2026 8:36pm
: Teufaiva Stadium was full of color on the third day of the annual Inter-Collegiate athletic sports competition Thursday 16 April 2026. ‘Atele’s runner Mounga Leao has placed first in all of his events including his win in the 400m hurdles. Liahona High School dominated the Open boys 200m sprint event and the senior boys 400m boys event.
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Friday 17 April 2026 8:28pm
Nadi, Fiji : To address emerging regional challenges like oil supply issues and matters regarding peace, Pacific Islands Forum Troika leaders met in Fiji this week, discussing challenges and reinforcing the importance of unity, strong leadership, and collective action for navigating the Pacific's future, in an increasingly uncertain global landscape. Premium content -
Friday 17 April 2026 3:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : To ensure that Tonga is well-positioned to respond effectively to the impacts of climate change, the government through the Department of Climate Change under MEIDECC held a National Loss and Damage Evidence Base Validation Workshop to look at draft findings of the evidence base of loss and damage in Tonga. Premium content -
Thursday 16 April 2026 8:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A dengue fever outbreak was today declared by the Ministry of Health, after confirming six cases of dengue fever across Tonga. More cases are expected through community transmission. -
Thursday 16 April 2026 8:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A highlight of the second day of the Inter-Collegiate Athletic Sports competition, sponsored by Tonga Health, yesterday was the 4x100m relay heats, showcasing determination from the athletes competing for their schools at Teufaiva Stadium on15 April 2026. Premium content -
Thursday 16 April 2026 7:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan flags will be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Friday 17 April 2026, in respect of the State Funeral of HE Brigadier-General Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, in Suva, Fiji. Premium content -
Thursday 16 April 2026 3:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Talikavili Loloa has been sentenced to three years and six months’ imprisonment for a series of offences in 2024, including violent nighttime attacks on two women in their homes, alongside charges of housebreaking and theft. Premium content -
Wednesday 15 April 2026 9:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ‘Ulukalala is serving as Prince Regent, administering the affairs of the Kingdom of Tonga. In the absence of HM King Tupou VI, the regency role allows the Crown Prince to act on behalf of the monarch. Premium content -
Wednesday 15 April 2026 3:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lataifaingata’a Tangimana has resigned as Minister for Finance but still keeps his seat as Niua 17 People's Representative to Tonga's Legislative Assembly, the Prime Minster Hon. Lord Fakafanua announced today, 15 April 2026. Premium content -
Wednesday 15 April 2026 3:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 7-year-old boy remains at Vaiola Hospital, where he is receiving treatment after sustaining injuries in a road incident yesterday, 14 April 2026 in Popua. Premium content -
Wednesday 15 April 2026 2:47pm
Suva. Fiji : More than 60 students and graduates from the University of the South Pacific (USP) were recognised for academic achievement at a Medals and Prizes Ceremony held in Suva, Fiji. Premium content -
Wednesday 15 April 2026 2:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Chess Federation has reported encouraging performances from its youth team at the Oceania Youth Chess Championship 2026, held from April 8 to 13, where Tongan players competed against leading junior talent from across the region. Premium content -
Tuesday 14 April 2026 9:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Economic growth in Tonga is expected to remain moderate as reconstruction activity following the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai eruption and tsunami gradually decreases, but ongoing projects should continue to support the economy, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. However, a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could negatively affect the country’s economic growth. Premium content -
Tuesday 14 April 2026 5:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 99th Annual Inter-Collegiate Athletic Sports 2026, sponsored by Tonga Health, opened at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa today. The four-days track and field event is attracting thousands of secondary school students and families to the stadium to cheer for their teams. Premium content -
Friday 10 April 2026 8:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga remains in the “green” for fuel supply through the rest of April, with local stock levels stable, while May and June supplies remain uncertain. Premium content
