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Friday 22 May 2026 11:22pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : Pacific Island countries have demonstrated the power of regional cooperation in protecting the region's valuable fisheries resources following the successful completion of Operation Tui Moana 2026 (OPTM26), a three-week coordinated fisheries surveillance operation spanning vast areas of the Pacific Ocean. -
Friday 22 May 2026 10:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 40-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, both from Mataika Tongatapu, have been arrested in Police drug operations.
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Thursday 21 May 2026 8:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 101st University of the South Pacific (USP) Council Meeting was officially opened today by the Prince Regent, HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala, at ‘Api Mataka, Ministry of Education, in Nuku’alofa, with a call for principled leadership to guide the region’s future. Premium content -
Thursday 21 May 2026 5:56pm
Darwin, Australia : Tonga's teen athletes are stepping up at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, producing strong performances in field events against some of the region's best this week.Tonga's young teen athletes are stepping up at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, producing strong performances in field events against some of the region's best this week. -
Thursday 21 May 2026 5:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Pacific trade leaders gathering in Nuku’alofa have been urged to ensure regional trade agreements deliver meaningful benefits for the people most vulnerable to economic hardship, as the 10th Meeting of the PACER Plus Joint Committee opened today, 21 May 2026. Premium content -
Thursday 21 May 2026 12:44pm
Geneva, Switzerland : The Kingdom of Tonga has reaffirmed its commitment to global cooperation in digital health, climate-resilient health systems, and stronger primary care during its national statement, presented by Minister of Health, Hon. Hu’akavameiliku, at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Premium content -
Thursday 21 May 2026 12:12pm
Melbourne, Australia : A humpback whale has travelled a distance further than 15,100 kilometres, in a record for longest proven migration by the species. By Duncan Murray/AAP Premium content -
Wednesday 20 May 2026 2:43pm
Suva, Fiji : The growing threat of illicit drugs in the Pacific has gathered policing leaders in Fiji in an unprecedented “Pacific Transnational Crime Summit” to address the drugs crisis in the Pacific. It comes as 17 tonnes of illicit drugs, mostly cocaine, has been seized by local and international law enforcement in the Pacific region since January. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 May 2026 2:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will host its first national chess championship next month, a three-day tournament at Tonga High School from 23-25 June, with an open call for Tongan players. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 May 2026 11:10am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : During April 2026, a total of 81 earthquakes were recorded within the Tonga region (Figure 1). Most earthquakes recorded during the month were small to moderate in magnitude and occurred at deep depths beneath the earth’s surface. -
Tuesday 19 May 2026 9:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan government has proposed a national budget estimate of $929.5 million paʻanga for 2026/27, with a projected $38.1 million deficit, presented to Parliament yesterday, 18 May 2026, by Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua. He said a decline in Tonga's economic growth is driven largely by conflicts in the Middle East resulting in energy-related challenges and associated economic pressures. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 May 2026 8:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A parliamentary delegation from the Legislative Assembly of Tonga has concluded an official visit to the People’s Republic of China held from May 6 - 15, 2026. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 May 2026 8:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Meteorological Service says there is a highly likely chance of El Niño developing during the June to August 2026 period, with warmer-than-average ocean conditions expected to continue across Tonga waters. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 May 2026 6:13pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Tongan Olympic officials are attending the LA28 Oceania Forum in Auckland, this week, aimed at strengthening regional preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 May 2026 6:01pm
Sydney Australia : Addin Fonua-Blake, NSW Blues debutant almost gave up on playing State of Origin before changes to NRL eligibility rules opened the door to his long-awaited Blues call-up. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 May 2026 2:31am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two members of parliament were sworn in today, 18 May 2026, as the Legislative Assembly reconvened after a four-month hiatus. Meanwhile, one member, the Minister for Lands, has yet to take his oath and the Speaker called for the Prime Minister and his Cabinet to respect and prioritise requirements set out by the Constitution. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 May 2026 2:26am
Manila, Phillipines : The World Health Organization has issued an open call inviting governments, academic institutions, civil society groups, private sector organisations and international agencies to submit case studies showing measurable health benefits from climate mitigation or adaptation efforts outside the health sector. The selected case studies will be showcased at the Pre-COP32 meeting in Fiji, in October this year -
Tuesday 19 May 2026 2:10am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kuo fakahü mai ki he Potungäue MEIDECC 'a é 'Oku fakamalumalu ai e Va'a Fakamatata'ea, Ma'u'anga Ivi, Ma'u'anga Fakamatala, ‘Ofisi Tokangaekina 'a e Ngaahi Fakatamaki Fakaenatula, 'Ätakai, Feliuliuaki 'o e 'Ea pea mo e Fetu'utaki, ha Lipooti Fakafuofua 'o e ngaahi uesia ki he 'Ätakai (or EIA report) ki he Polöseki 'oku ‘iloa ko e Tonga Climate Resilient Project. Ko e ngäue ko ‘eni ko hono fakalelei'i pea mo toe fakamalohi'i ange e ngaahi matäfanga 'o Talafo'ou lele ai ki Nukuleka, fakafuofua ko e kilomita e 2-3 pea pehé ki he matäfanga to Manuka lele ai ki Kolonga ta ia 'oku fakafuofua ko ha kilomita 'e 2. -
Monday 18 May 2026 8:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change & Communications (MEIDECC) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the Tonga Climate Resilient Project— a proposed 2-3 km revetment for Nukuleka - Talafo'ou and a 2 km coastal protection for Manuka - Kolonga shoreline. MEIDECC is seeking comments on this EIA report to be received by 26 May 2026. -
Monday 18 May 2026 12:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With an AUD 10 million investment from the Australian government, Tonga is strengthening its disaster preparedness, response, and recovery systems through the official signing of the Tala Kei Kapa: Prepare, Respond, Recover humanitarian investment. Premium content
