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Wednesday 12 July 2023 9:00pm
Suva, Fiji : Civil society groups in the Pacific Islands have collectively expressed concern that Japan is proceeding with its plan to discharge over a million tonnes of ALPS treated radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean, starting this year. -
Wednesday 12 July 2023 4:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Liahona-Saineha Alumni are celebrating Liahona High School’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary in a joyful week-long celebration, which started on 9 July.
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Wednesday 12 July 2023 4:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There is no immediate threat or warning associated with the Tofua volcano and although the ongoing steam eruption is considered a normal occurrence. The localized volcanic activity is being closely monitored by the Tonga Geological Services. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 July 2023 4:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An assessment team for the Nationwide Early Warning System (NEWS) from Japan are in Nuku'alofa for a final check up of their project. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 July 2023 4:36pm
Canberra, Australia : Tongan Ambassador to Australia, HE Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho met with the Saudi Arabian Ambassador, HE Sultan Fahad A Bin Khuzaim on 11 July to discuss development opportunities for Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 11 July 2023 8:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A program that aims to improve digital governance and empower citizens in the Pacific region, was launched by the United Nations Development Programme in Nuku’alofa, Tonga on 6 July. Premium content -
Tuesday 11 July 2023 8:17pm
Sydney, Australia : The Australia A squad will arrive in Nuku’alofa on 12 July ahead of their anticipated match against the 'Ikale Tahi on Friday afternoon, 14 July. Premium content -
Tuesday 11 July 2023 7:59pm
Majuro, Marshall Islands : The annual Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial 20 (FFCMIN20) and the Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting 4 (RFMM4) was held in Majuro, Marshall Islands, from 3-6 July. It focused on areas to improve the management and development of the tuna fisheries resources and the fisheries waters of its members. -
Tuesday 11 July 2023 7:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A fully equipped mobile dental clinic, supported by the Rotary Club of Ballarat West, was handed over to the Minister for Health Hon. Saia Piukala, at Vaiola Hospital, Nuku’alofa on 7 July. Premium content -
Tuesday 11 July 2023 7:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HRH Princess Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Tuita visited the New Zealand High Commissioner Chancery for the first time, on 10 July which is almost 38-years since it was opened in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 11 July 2023 7:32pm
Beijing, China : Five Tongan students have completed their studies from various universities in China in the past academic year, the Embassy of Tonga in China confirmed. Premium content -
Monday 10 July 2023 7:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's national rugby team, ‘Ikale Tahi, is training hard ahead of its match against Australia A on home soil on Friday, 14 July, at Teufaiva Stadium. Premium content -
Monday 10 July 2023 6:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Invasive species such as rats are the leading driver of biodiversity loss in the Pacific. In Tonga, a proposed rat removal project on Late Island aims to conserve one of the most important sites for biodiversity in the kingdom. Removal of rats from Late will allow the island’s ecosystems to recover, a community consultation was told last week. Premium content -
Monday 10 July 2023 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga faces permanent losses from sea level rise and is at risk from a seismic events, a new multi-hazard report finds. The 2023 Multi-Hazard Disaster Risk Assessment was launched by Tonga’s Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Samiu Vaipulu and the Minister of Finance, Hon. Tiofilusi Tiuteti, and ADB Disaster Risk Management Specialist, Alexandra Galperin on in Nuku’alofa on 6 July. Premium content -
Monday 10 July 2023 5:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Business Link Pacific’s (BLP) support grants scheme was launched by the Tonga Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. and the New Zealand Government on 10 July, in Nuku’alofa Tonga. Premium content -
Saturday 8 July 2023 4:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Hundreds of Tonga High School ex-students and students celebrated their Diamond Jubilee Anniversary by marching through central Nuku’alofa on Friday morning, 7 July. Premium content -
Saturday 8 July 2023 2:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three men were arrested with illicit drugs, live ammunition and cash at a house in Sopu on Friday, 30 June. Premium content -
Saturday 8 July 2023 2:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Dr. Reynold 'Ofanoa was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Health for four-years, from 6 July when he signed his contract with Government. Premium content -
Saturday 8 July 2023 2:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 12 Miss Heilala contestants shone at the Heiala Ball on 6 July at the conclusion of the contest at the Sir Sofele Hall in ‘Apifo’ou, Ma’ufanga. Premium content -
Friday 7 July 2023 2:10am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A local girl, Miss ‘Eua Masani, Sitita Hamilton Va’enuku (24) was crowned the Miss Heilala 2023 at midnight, last night during the Miss Heilala Ball at the Sir Sofele Hall in ‘Apifo’ou, Ma’ufanga. Premium content
