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Monday 18 August 2025 8:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Multiple arrests were made by Tonga Police units, responding to information that illicit drugs were being distributed in the Fonongahina area of Tongatapu.
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Monday 18 August 2025 8:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Ofa Tokelau, aged 53, is currently serving a six-month prison sentence for fraudulently obtaining $17,000 pa’anga. He deceived a customer by taking payment for a car that was never delivered. Premium content -
Friday 15 August 2025 9:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi was victorious against the Queensland Reds, scoring multiple back-to-back tries at Teufaiva Stadium today, 15 August 2025. -
Friday 15 August 2025 9:20pm
Suva, Fiji : Tonga's Minister for Foreign Affairs, HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala chaired the 2025 Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat yesterday, 14 August in Suva, Fiji. Premium content -
Friday 15 August 2025 9:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fine Tevita Fifita (31), who is currently serving life imprisonment for the unlawful importation of 1157.4 grams of methamphetamine, was further sentenced on two charges of bribery after he offered money to a Police Officer and a Customs Officer in an attempt to conceal the illicit items imported. Premium content -
Friday 15 August 2025 9:07pm
Suva, Fiji : A Pacific Tourism Research Institute (PTRI) was jointly established by South Pacific Tourism Organisation and the University of the South Pacific. The institute aims to enhance the skills of graduates and ensure that tourism development in the Pacific is sustainable, culturally grounded and community-driven. -
Thursday 14 August 2025 4:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three people were arrested on Monday for possession of methamphetamine and utensils, during a Tonga police Drug Enforcement Unit operation at a residence in Ha'alalo, in Western Tongatapu. Premium content -
Thursday 14 August 2025 4:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A lack of public consultation over the replacement of Tonga's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Act is a key concern for the chair of the Friendly Islands Democratic Party (PTOA), who petitioned the Palace this morning, urging the King to withhold his Royal Assent for the new Act. The petition, led by Teisa Pohiva-Cokanasiga and 'Akilisi Pohiva Jr. and signed by over 200 people, was received by the King's Private Secretary, Sione Fifita. Premium content -
Wednesday 13 August 2025 10:08pm
Sandy-Utah, USA : When King George Tupou V surrendered the Executive Power to the Prime Minister in 2010, many assumed he was stepping into a purely ceremonial role. He did not seek to erase the monarchy’s political relevance — he sought to rebalance power between the elected representatives and the King in a way that would safeguard Tonga’s sovereignty and values for generations. The present government’s decision honors that vision and strengthens our nation’s ability to stand firm in an ever-changing world. - Seni Penitani. -
Wednesday 13 August 2025 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai headed a delegation to Tonga, marking his first official visit to the Kingdom, this week. Premium content -
Tuesday 12 August 2025 6:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Tongan scholars, Ms. Ilaisaaneliki Fonua and Ms. Tokilupe Takau, who received master’s degrees from the International University of Japan (IUJ), were congratulated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today, in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 11 August 2025 10:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga has concluded its 2025 session, marking the beginning of a three-month campaign period for members in preparation for the next General Election in November. Premium content -
Parliament passes Bill to replace Ministry of Foreign Affairs with His Majesty’s Diplomatic ServicesMonday 11 August 2025 9:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be replaced by His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services, a key reform under the His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service Bill 2025, which was passed by the Tonga Legislative Assembly on 5 August, 2025. Premium content -
Monday 11 August 2025 9:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the Whistleblower Protection Bill 2025, the first law of its kind in Tonga, designed to protect individuals who expose serious misconduct by public officials. Premium content -
Monday 11 August 2025 9:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Disaster preparedness equipment will be sent to 13 islands in Tongatapu and Ha’apai, to help communities better respond and cope with the aftermath of natural disasters. Premium content -
Monday 11 August 2025 8:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Viliami Tukumoe’atu (28) is serving one year imprisonment for reckless driving under the influence of alcohol, causing the death of his father in Makaunga in January this year. The accused was driving at up to 140 kilometres per hour, when he struck an oncoming vehicle, lost control and crashed into an electric pole. “In passing sentence, you do not need me to tell you what this tragedy has unfolded,” the Lord Chief Justice said in passing sentence. Premium content -
Friday 8 August 2025 10:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga passed a Government Bill that raises the legal marriage age to 18 years. It includes amended clauses that explicitly prohibit same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, a major tourism incentive was introduced, which will now allow foreigners to marry in Tonga without requiring links to the country. Premium content -
Friday 8 August 2025 10:48am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In the fight against a continuing Dengue Fever outbreak in Tonga, the Ministry of Health is urging every Tongan family to take responsibility and halve dengue cases before the next rainy season. Dr. Reynold Ofanoa, outlined a community-centred action plan, during the release of the first Dengue Study this week. -
Wednesday 6 August 2025 11:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Penisoni Tu’ifua Angilau (37) was found guilty of four charges that included supplying 534.53 grams of methamphetamine to his second cousin to pack the illicit drug at her residence in Lomaiviti. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 August 2025 9:00pm
New York, USA : The government has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML) together with The Metals Company (TMC) this week, 4 August, in New York. Premium content
