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Friday 6 June 2025 11:20pm
Canberra, Australia : Unprecedented Ocean warming engulfed the South-West Pacific in 2024, harming ecosystems and economies, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which highlighted how sea level rise is threatening islands in a region where more than half the population live close to the coast. The State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2024 Report estimated that each year, at least 50,000 Pacific islanders face the risk of displacement due to the adverse effects of climate change. -
Friday 6 June 2025 10:25pm
Nadi, Fiji : The stage is set for an exhilarating final showdown this Saturday 7 June, at Prince Charles Park, as the third and final round of the Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge 2025 kicks off in Nadi. Following two rounds of hard-fought and high-intensity rugby, the tournament now builds to its climax with all four teams eager to finish strong. Meanwhile, at Sigatoka, Fiji the 2025 Oceania Rugby Women's XV, Round 1 kicked off today with the Vodafone Fijiana XVs side defeating the Tonga Lofa XVs 59-5. -
Thursday 5 June 2025 6:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six prominent leaders in Tonga’s sporting community today attained official regional certification as Master Educators and Educators under the Oceania Sport Education Program (OSEP) from the Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC), strengthening Tonga’s capacity to deliver high-quality community and specialised sports education. -
Wednesday 4 June 2025 10:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new strategy, ‘Growing the Pacific 2050 Strategy for Agriculture and Forestry’, was endorsed by Pacific Island countries at the Regional Meeting of Ministers for Agriculture and Forestry, in Nuku’alofa, last week. -
Wednesday 4 June 2025 5:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Over the weekend, more than 50 individuals were arrested during a series of Tonga Police Weekend Safety Operations. The arrests were made for various offences, including driving under the influence and illicit drug-related activities.
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Tuesday 3 June 2025 11:33pm
Oxford, United Kingdom : Dr Vincent B. Luscombe DPhil, a New Zealander of Tongan descent, on Saturday graduated with a high degree from Oxford University, where he also distinguished himself in the sport of water polo. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 June 2025 7:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s biggest ever budget of $992.8 million for the 2025-26 financial year was presented by the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr 'Aisake Eke, to Parliament today, 3 June. An anticipated budget deficit of $29.1 million will be offset by the issuing of $30 million in local currency bonds. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 June 2025 3:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 21-year-old male Tonga Police probationary constable was arrested on Saturday, 31 May for possession of illicit drugs. During the same drug operation in Nuku'alofa, two other men were also arrested for allegedly selling drugs. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 June 2025 2:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly began its session today with a moment of silence in remembrance of the late Lord Lasike, the former Speaker of Parliament, who died at the age of 67, due to illness, on 28 May. Premium content -
Monday 2 June 2025 10:45pm
Canberra, Australia : Tonga is committed to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and to the wellbeing of its citizens working in Australia, HE Curtis Tu‘ihalangingie, the Acting Tonga High Commissioner, told a workshop and exhibition day held in Canberra recently. The event held at the Australian National University showcased the positive impacts of the PALM scheme from a Tongan perspective and addressed the challenges. Premium content -
Friday 30 May 2025 9:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will observe a public holiday on Monday, 2 June to commemorate Emancipation Day, the day King Siaosi Tupou I officially abolished serfdom in Tonga in 1862, as part of his 1862 Code of Laws. Premium content -
Friday 30 May 2025 9:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new ‘Digital Public Infrastructure’ system was launched by the Tongan Government, yesterday, 29 May in Tongatapu. The new system will make public services easier and faster to access by Tongan citizens. Premium content -
Friday 30 May 2025 9:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Okusitino Tae (Tino), graduated on 9 May, from Northern Illinois University in the United States, with a Master of Arts degree in Anthropology, Linguistics and Cognitive Studies. Back in 2020 he was the ‘Atenisi Institute dux graduate, and at the time it took 21 months of navigating through COVID-19 restrictions for him to get a student visa to begin studying in the USA. Premium content -
Friday 30 May 2025 9:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Twenty two new dengue fever cases reported with positive rapid test, has brought up the total cumulative cases to 815 since the outbreak began in February, the Ministry of Health reported today. Premium content -
Friday 30 May 2025 7:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Toni ‘Alatini (23) is serving 15 months in prison for striking Sosefo Taufa with a machete on his left arm, resulting in serious injuries in an unprovoked attack in Veitongo. Premium content -
Friday 30 May 2025 7:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Epuefi Laimani was found guilty of three charges that included possession of 13.27 grams of methamphetamine in Sopu, after being caught by police officers, who received information that he was selling illicit drugs in the area. Premium content -
Thursday 29 May 2025 10:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A solar-powered desalination system to provide water for agriculture was launched on Monday, 26 May, at the Nishi Trading Farm, Vaini, Tongatapu, during the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry. This new technology in Tonga aims to combat drought and seawater intrusion on agricultural land. Premium content -
Thursday 29 May 2025 5:25pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : Nine vessels of interest were listed during the Operation Tui Moana 2025, including one confirmed apprehension for suspected illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities, during a two week regional operation by 10 members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency that concluded on 23 May. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 May 2025 3:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mano Totau (76), one of six Tongan boys who were stranded for 15 months on the uninhabited 'Ata in 1965-66, returned to the island for the first time this month, for the filming of a new documentary about their famous story of survival. Although he did not want to return, Mano told Matangi Tonga he did so because their story is important. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 May 2025 5:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nine Members of Parliament are drafting the Legislature's official response to the address by King Tupou VI on the opening of parliament’s 2025 session on Friday. Premium content
