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Monday 14 April 2025 8:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A ‘Safe Boating Awareness Program’, was launched by the New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Winston Peters, during his one-day visit to Tongatapu on Friday, 11 April. The new program highlights the importance of maritime safety, ‘Mateuteu keke hao’ or
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Monday 14 April 2025 5:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred on the Hihifo Road, west of Hofoa, on Sunday evening. A white Toyota passenger van left the road and crashed into post and a power pole, landing on its side. Premium content -
Monday 14 April 2025 5:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kulisitafu Fehoko (32) is serving eight months in prison for two charges that included possession of 1.28 grams of methamphetamine and utensils siezed in his vehicle, when he was intercepted by Police in Vaololoa last year. Premium content -
Friday 11 April 2025 9:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's new NZD$32 million parliament complex set to be completed by 2027, was virtually introduced to the visiting New Zealand delegation and members of the parliament, by the Falealea project manager, Andrew Tu’inukuafe, today, 11 April 2025. Premium content -
Friday 11 April 2025 9:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New Zealand and Tonga are exploring opportunities to strengthen their bilateral relationship and enhance diplomatic and development cooperation. New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Winston Peters, along with a cross-party delegation, met today, 11 April, in Nuku'alofa with Tonga's PM, Hon. Dr 'Aisake Eke, and the Tongan Cabinet to discuss these opportunities. Peters earlier met Tonga's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala. Premium content -
Friday 11 April 2025 5:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Alaisia Matangi (37) is serving a two-year imprisonment sentence for the theft of a vehicle and its contents worth $24,000 outside the Cowley Bakery in Nuku’alofa. The theft occurred while the owner was inside the bakery for a few minutes. Premium content -
Friday 11 April 2025 5:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Taniela Ngaluafe (25) stole electronics, including iPhones valued at around $78,180, from his employer Superfone Ltd. Qiwu Huang (60) received some of the stolen property valued over $10,000. Both received fully suspended sentences under certain conditions. Premium content -
Thursday 10 April 2025 9:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Legislative unanimously passed the 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, with all 23 Members of Parliament voting in favour, yesterday 9 April, at the Parliament Chamber in Nuku’alofa. Finance Minister, Prime Minister Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Eke announced that the TOP$31 million budget will fund several key government initiatives, with the largest allocation being $10 million for road infrastructure. Premium content -
Thursday 10 April 2025 8:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mo’unga Olive College’s Kasilita Tu’akalau, was named the gold medalist for the first event, Girls 1500m track, of the TongaHealth Secondary Schools Athletic Sports Competition on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. Premium content -
Thursday 10 April 2025 8:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven people, including a teenager were arrested in drug raids in various location in Tongatapu last week. During the operations, authorities seized cannabis and money. All suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue. Premium content -
Wednesday 9 April 2025 11:22am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is far from ready to host the Pacific Games set for 2031 but efforts are being put into the speedy development of new sports facilities, the President of the Pacific Games Council (PGC), Mr. Vidhya Lakhan said in Nuku'alofa, today. Premium content -
Tuesday 8 April 2025 11:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The TongaHealth Secondary Schools Athletic Sports Competition for 2025 kicked off at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa today, 8 April 2025 The stadium was filled with colour as student athletes from different schools in Tongatapu and the outer islands gathered, to march in the opening ceremony. Premium content -
Tuesday 8 April 2025 8:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have collaborated on a new flagship initiative, the Tonga Sustainable Economic Corridors and Urban Resilience Enhancement (Tonga SECURE) project, focusing on economic corridors and climate resilience for Tongatapu. Premium content -
Monday 7 April 2025 11:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Rt. Hon. Winston Peters will be leading a Pacific Mission to Tonga this week. This mission will include a cross-party delegation of approximately 40 members, including three Cabinet Ministers, Parliament Members, and other officials. Premium content -
Monday 7 April 2025 10:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A state-of-the-art medical waste treatment unit at Vaiola Hospital, the Vaiola Hospital Ecosteryl Unit, was commissioned by the Australian High Commission and Tonga’s Ministry of Health on 3 April, at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku'alofa. This equipment will allow hazardous and infectious materials to be disposed of in a safe, sustainable way. Premium content -
Saturday 5 April 2025 10:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Salesi Fa’aoa (33) was found guilty of receiving stolen timber valued at around $35,572 from T Construction Company, in a judgement in the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa, on 26 March. Two co-accused also pleaded guilty. Lord Chief Justice Bishop also ordered a police inquiry into Fa’aoa's allegations of police misconduct. Premium content -
Friday 4 April 2025 10:07pm
Nuku'alofa. Tonga : Tonga secondary schools, supported by TongaHealth, are promoting a healthy, drugs-free and safe environment for the 2025 “TongaHealth Secondary Schools Athletic Sports Competition” to be held next week from 7-11 April at the Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Friday 4 April 2025 8:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A power tariff increase of 8.31 seniti per kWh (kilowatt hour) approved by Energy Commission came into effect on 1 April 2025. This is a 9.29% Increase from the last quarter (Jan – Mar 2025) when the power tariff was 89.47seniti per kWh. The new electricity tariff for Tonga is therefore 97.78 seniti per kWh. Totongi ‘uhila ‘o kamata ‘i he ‘Aho 1 ‘Epeleli 2025: Kuo tali ‘e he kau Komisiona Ma’u’anga Ivi ke fakahoko atu ‘a e hiki ‘a e totongi ‘uhila ‘aki ‘a e seniti ‘e 8.31 ki he kWh. -
Thursday 3 April 2025 9:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about a rising influenza outbreak in Tonga, affecting everyone from newborns to the elderly. The flu is caused by a virus, with "Influenza B" being the most common type identified in the current outbreak.. Premium content -
Thursday 3 April 2025 8:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tapi Panuve (44) is serving seven months in prison for several charges including possession of 1.45 grams of methamphetamine in Longolongo last year. He was sentenced on 31 March in the Magistrate's Court in Fasi. Premium content
