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Monday 3 March 2025 2:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Kingdom of Tonga formally established diplomatic relations with the Republic of San Marino on Tuesday, 25 February, in an official ceremony held at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of San Marino to the United Nations in New York.
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Saturday 1 March 2025 8:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : For decades, construction in Tonga was a male-dominated field. That’s changing. Women like ‘Ofa Halatanu and Susana Fihaki are now working as engineers, leading teams and shaping the the country’s future. This International Women’s Day, Australia is proud to stand with Tongan women who are quite literally breaking new ground. -
Friday 28 February 2025 9:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Government is considering withdrawing from the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant to create a new competition led by Tonga, says the Minister for Justice and Tourism, Hon. Mo’ale Finau. Premium content -
Thursday 27 February 2025 8:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police officers successfully completed a two-week Leadership Training Program, in partnership with the UK College of Policing on 21 February 2025, the first time the UK training has been conducted here. Premium content -
Thursday 27 February 2025 4:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's domestic carrier, Lulutai Airlines, needs $7 million pa'anga from Government to ensure its continued operations, the Minister for Public Enterprises, Hon. Piveni Piukala told a media briefing on 21 February,, claiming that without this financial injection, the airline would cease operations. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 February 2025 8:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tapuhia landfill is filling up faster than expected. The Minister responsible for Environment, Deputy PM, Hon. Dr Taniela Fusimalohi expressed concern over the landfill's lifespan, "I’m unsure where we would relocate if Tapuhia reaches capacity." Premium content -
Wednesday 26 February 2025 12:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new classroom for GMS Popua was commissioned yesterday, 25 February, by the Ambassador of Japan to Tonga, HE Inagaki Hisao. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 February 2025 12:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A low pressure system, at the end of Tropical Cyclone Rae, moved out of southern Tongan waters last night, and no longer poses a threat to Tonga. The Fua’amotu Tropical Cyclone Center was de-activated at 10:00 am this morning, 26 February, by the Tonga Meteorological Services. -
Tuesday 25 February 2025 9:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Today, four new dengue fever cases were reported with positive rapid tests, bringing the total to 69 cases. The Ministry of Health is spraying affected homes and schools. -
Tuesday 25 February 2025 9:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The cruise ship MS Bolette docked at Vuna Wharf in Nuku'alofa, this morning, 25 February, with over a thousand people on board. MS Bolette is the last cruise ship visit to Tonga for the month. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 February 2025 9:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Over $150,000 pa'anga worth of vascular health detection equipment, was donated by Rotary to the Ministry of Health at Vaiola Hospital, Nuku'alofa, yesterday 24 February. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 February 2025 9:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Health received $57,244 pa'anga today from the People's Republic of China, for emergency medical supplies in response to the dengue fever outbreak in Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 February 2025 10:30am
Christchurch, New Zealand : New Zealand is hosting the world’s largest climate adaptation event this October, and aims to accelerate international climate adaptation with particular emphasis on issues for the Pacific and Indigenous people. The eighth international Adaptation Futures Conference (AF2025) in Ōtautahi Christchurch will be hosted by the University of Canterbury. -
Monday 24 February 2025 5:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Today, the Ministry of Health reported three new dengue fever (DF) cases with positive rapid test, bringing up the total cases to 65. Meanwhile, ongoing response activities to hot spot and high risk areas are carried out, including collaboration with Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS) in distributing mosquito nets and DF brochures to affected families, communities and schools. Premium content -
Monday 24 February 2025 5:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tomu Pouono (52) was jailed for charges including possession of 0.12 grams of methamphetamine and 7.55grams of cannabis. His 48-year-old wife and co-accused received a suspended sentence for similar offences in Lapaha. Premium content -
Monday 24 February 2025 12:36pm
Suva, Fiji : Two University of the South Pacific (USP) students from Tonga, first-year student Petina Akolo and post-graduate student Linda Filiai, believe that upskilling their qualifications is the key to further opportunities. USP's Tonga Campus Director, Dr Robin Havea said new and continuing students for Semester 1 are now strongly encouraged to register for their courses online. -
Monday 24 February 2025 9:46am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tropical Cyclone "Rae" has intensified into a Category 2 system, west of Tonga, and is expected to gradually intensify into a Tropical Cyclone Category 3 in the next 24 hours, moving south southwest. Tonga Met advised at 7:00am today that, “heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong to gale force winds will affect the Niuas, while strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms extend onto Vava'u, Ha'apai, Tongatapu and 'Eua.” -
Friday 21 February 2025 11:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A recent eruption at the Home Reef Volcano has produced a significant crater along with large rocks ejected, observed in satellite images taken of the remote island on 8 and 20 February. An ash plume is rising near the vent. Tonga Geological Services Volcano Watch Team warned mariners to stay at least 2 nautical miles away from Home Reef until further notice. Meanwhile, “the volcanic activity poses low risk to the Vava'u and Ha'apai communities,” they stated in a public notice issued at 8:30pm today, 21 February. Premium content -
Friday 21 February 2025 9:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Cabinet has approved a one-year lift on the ban on importing vehicles that are 10 years or older. The Minister for Customs and Inland Revenue Hon. Mateni Tapueluelu, announced today, 21 February, at a media briefing with the PM Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Eke and members of Cabinet. Premium content -
Friday 21 February 2025 9:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Today, the Ministry of Health recorded 48 new dengue fever cases, bringing the total number of cases to 58. The infection is spreading rapidly in Vava'u, which now has 26 cases. The Public Health Emergency Operation Center has been activated.
