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Wednesday 22 July 2026 4:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police has offered a $5,000 pa’anga cash reward for information leading to the recapture of two escapees who fled the Central Police Station in Nuku’alofa on Sunday. -
Wednesday 22 July 2026 2:43pm
Canberra, Australia : Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong, meeting with her Chinese counterpart in Manila, has criticised the launch of a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific. The missile is understood to have landed near Tuvalu. A foreign ministers' meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum will be held in August, where the issue is likely to be discussed. By: Tess Ikonomou/AAP -
Wednesday 22 July 2026 9:31am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The conflicts in the Middle East continue to affect Pacific nations, including Tonga, driving up inflation and slowing economic growth. The impact of the resulting energy crisis is expected to cost the Tongan government between $40 million and $50 million, according to the National Budget Statement FY2027. -
Tuesday 21 July 2026 7:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An infant in Tonga has received life-saving surgery at Vaiola Hospital without having to leave the country, thanks to a specialist paediatric surgical team deployed from New Zealand. The team arrived in Tonga on 25 June. -
Tuesday 21 July 2026 7:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : One prison escapee has been captured by Tonga Police, who are continuing a search for the remaining two escapees - a New Zealand national and a Fijian national. Police issued a public warning today regarding three escapees who were described as "dangerous". -
Tuesday 21 July 2026 5:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police have confirmed that a 37-year-old man from Tatakamotonga died by suicide on Monday, 20 July 2026. -
Tuesday 21 July 2026 10:30am
New York, USA : The Kingdom of Tonga has signed three major United Nations treaties aimed at banning nuclear weapons and nuclear testing, while strengthening the protection of marine biodiversity in international waters. The Permanent Mission of Tonga to the United Nations said the treaty actions reaffirm the Kingdom's commitment to international peace, security, environmental stewardship and the rule of law. -
Tuesday 21 July 2026 10:22am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four road incidents, including collisions with electrical poles and a coconut tree, were recorded during a weekend traffic operation by Tonga Police, while 45 people were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). -
Saturday 18 July 2026 6:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Para archers from five Pacific nations competed in the first inaugural Oceania Para Archery League (OPAL) competition in Tonga today,.
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Saturday 18 July 2026 5:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga College 'Atele was named champion of the Secondary Schools’ Rugby 2026, after defeating the defending titleholders Tupou College-Toloa in a hard-fought senior Under-18 final at Teufaiva Stadium. Premium content -
Friday 17 July 2026 6:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nine new law practitioners were admitted to the Bar this morning, 17 July, during a brief admission ceremony held at Court 1 of the Supreme Court of Tonga in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lepeka Moala (30) is serving six months in prison, after the Appeal Court quashed her 30 months fully suspended sentence for obtaining $88,000 by false pretences from two people, whose vehicle purchases never arrived. Premium content -
Friday 17 July 2026 6:14pm
: Japan has strengthened its support for football development in Tonga with a donation of training equipment to the Tonga Football Association (TFA), reinforcing more than five decades of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Premium content -
Thursday 16 July 2026 9:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Former and current students of Tonga High School performed traditional cultural dances for HRH Princess Salote Pilolevu Tuita during the groundbreaking ceremony for the school's new clock tower at the Faa'imata grounds, today. Premium content -
Thursday 16 July 2026 5:37pm
New York, USA : Tonga acknowledged the economic impacts of the Middle East crisis on its economy, despite its geographical distance, citing rising costs and constrained fiscal space, during a series of high level meetings this week in New York, USA. Premium content -
Thursday 16 July 2026 1:30pm
Houma, Tongatapu : The construction of one of four planned aged care facilities in Tonga, began yesterday, 15 July, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Houma Aged Care Centre in Houma. Premium content -
Thursday 16 July 2026 1:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A concern that Tonga has limited resources to reintegrate returnees who have been deported from other countries was expressed by the Crown Prince, at the launching of Tonga’s first National Returnees Reintegration Policy and Strategic Plan, which aims to reduce stigma and strengthen community support for returnees. Premium content -
Wednesday 15 July 2026 5:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tangi Mei Moana partnership between the University of Otago and the Tonga National University (TNU) is continuing to create opportunities for the next generation of Tongan and Pacific scientists. Premium content -
Wednesday 15 July 2026 5:18pm
London, United Kingdom : The Tongan 'Tala' will arrive in the United Kingdom in London ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with supporters from across Wales and England expected to gather at Heathrow Airport to welcome the national netball team Wednesday morning. Premium content -
Tuesday 14 July 2026 5:37pm
Alberta, Canada : ‘Ikale Tahi could not defeat Spain’s Los Leones (lions) strong attack who won with a score of 32-19 in their Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying clash. Premium content
