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Friday 12 June 2026 5:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ten contestants have been named to appear in the Miss Heilala Pageant 2026, while the organisers expect further entries ahead of the annual pageant, which opens in a week, on 25 June.
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Friday 12 June 2026 5:00pm
Manila, Philippines : The World Health Organization released a new practical manual aimed at helping health-care workers across the Western Pacific to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. AMR occurs when bacteria and other disease-causing organisms develop resistance to medicines used to treat infections, making illnesses harder to cure and increasing the risk of severe disease, death and wider transmission. Premium content -
Thursday 11 June 2026 9:13pm
Majuro, Marshall Islands : King Tupou VI is visiting the Marshall Islands this week, where he held an audience with the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and honoured the graduation ceremony of the University of the South Pacific Marshall Islands Campus. Premium content -
Thursday 11 June 2026 9:05pm
Rarotonga, Cook Islands : Tonga's Tu'ulalupe football team exits the OFC Under-19 Men's Championship 2026 qualifying tournament after suffering back-to-back defeats in Rarotonga, including a 4-1 loss to hosts Cook Islands in their final match. Premium content -
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga today, passed the third reading of the Public Service Amendment Bill 2026, after being introduced and considered as an Emergency Bill to update the names of several government ministries Premium content -
Thursday 11 June 2026 4:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Concerns over high fuel prices, government spending priorities, overtime allocations, and a proposed school breakfast programme, dominated deliberations of the House, as members scrutinised the national budget this week, at the Parliament Chamber in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby Union has named an experienced 'Ikale Tahi squad for the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup, with a mix of established internationals and emerging talent selected for the tournament that will start on 4 July. -
Thursday 11 June 2026 9:25am
United Nations, New York, USA : Tonga has welcomed a historic milestone for the Pacific region at the opening of the 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP19), following the election of representatives from Samoa and Palau to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 June 2026 5:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Fatumu man has been convicted of discharging a firearm with intent to intimidate and common assault following a road rage confrontation that left a woman and a 12-year-old boy terrified, while a baby was in their car. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 June 2026 2:11pm
Queensland, Australia : Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki credits giving up a family favourite Tongan dish as one reason why he is now a streamlined wrecking ball set to unleash his best in State of Origin. The 22-year-old Dolphin and Tonga international wasn't always the athletic beast and 80-minute second-rower he is now. By: Joel Gould /AAP. -
Tuesday 9 June 2026 9:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Former and current students of the little Nasaleti School at Hihifo are preparing to celebrate two centuries of Christian education, faith and community service in western Tongatapu, this month. The school's bicentennial from 19-21 June will coincide with the annual Free Wesleyan Church (FWC) Conference. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 June 2026 8:21pm
Wellington, New Zealand : Pacific Island countries are strengthening efforts to prepare for the growing impacts of climate change on tuna fisheries, with a new climate warning system helping governments assess risks to economies, food security and livelihoods as tuna stocks increasingly move beyond national waters. -
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Football Association's 2026 Major League competition has officially begun, with 12 teams launching their campaigns in an opening round at Veitongo, today. Premium content -
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 2026 Secondary Schools Football Competition has officially kicked off, with hundreds of students taking to the field in the first round, at Veitongo Soccer Field on Friday. Takuilau College and Havelu Middle School's Under-16 girls produced an entertaining match, combining friendly sportsmanship with impressive football skills. Premium content -
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Members of the Tonga Cycling Federation celebrated World Cycling Day with a 48-kilometre group ride across Tongatapu, promoting healthy living, road safety and environmental awareness while continuing efforts to grow the sport in the country, today. Premium content -
Saturday 6 June 2026 12:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga will convene its sitting on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, to continue deliberation on the 2026/2027 Budget Estimates, following a Public Holiday on Monday. Premium content -
Friday 5 June 2026 10:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s government ministries opened a four-week volleyball competition at Queen Salote Memorial Hall, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening relationships between public service agencies, on Thursday, 4 June 2026. Premium content -
Thursday 4 June 2026 9:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Tongan women have been awarded the prestigious New Zealand Order of Merit for their services to the Tongan language education and the Pacific community in New Zealand. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 June 2026 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A public holiday will be observed on Monday, 8 June to commemorate Emancipation Day, the day Tonga’s King Siaosi Tupou I officially abolished serfdom in Tonga in 1862.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 3 June 2026 11:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua joins Pacific leaders at Samoa's 64th Independence Day celebrations this week at the Malae o Ti'afau in Mulinuʻu in Samoa. The Royal Tonga Police Band is performing at the event. Premium content
