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Thursday 19 March 2026 5:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Prime Minister has urged the public to stop panic buying of fuel. Lord Fakafanua said today that Tonga’s fuel supply is expected to remain stable for the next two months and is currently rated at Green Level 1, under the government’s 5-level fuel security alert system. Going forward, limits will not be imposed unless the nation’s fuel supply tightens to Levels 2, 3 or 4. -
Wednesday 18 March 2026 11:02am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At the end of a two-day visit to Tonga, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon, visited the Fangaʻuta Lagoon Bridge Project at Folaha. Set to become the largest infrastructure development in Tonga, the project is being constructed by a New Zealand engineering company McConnell Dowell. -
Tuesday 17 March 2026 9:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon and Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua have reaffirmed a strengthening partnership between New Zealand and Tonga, pledging closer cooperation on economic growth, law and order, and regional security. The leaders met for bilateral talks in Nuku'alofa today on key issues, including the global fuel crisis linked to Middle East tensions. -
Tuesday 17 March 2026 9:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 42-year-old man has been found guilty of housebreaking and theft after a late-night home invasion in Sopu where the victim, Robina Nakao, was threatened with a knife and robbed of more than $6,000 paʻanga in cash and valuables. The court heard that the intruder repeatedly threatened to kill the victim. -
Tuesday 17 March 2026 12:24am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 29-year-old man from ‘Utulau died from electrocution on Friday 13 March 2026, Tonga Police confirmed.
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Monday 16 March 2026 11:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Rising global petroleum prices are unlikely to impact Tonga until the next fuel price review in May, the Tongan Government indicated during a media briefing on Friday, 13 March 2026. Premium content -
Monday 16 March 2026 11:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An 18-year-old girl from Kolomotua died in a car accident in Kanokupolu on Friday, 13 March 2026. Premium content -
Monday 16 March 2026 11:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A warning over the safety of the 'Eua public water supply and bore supply has been cancelled. Authorities on Friday announced "The water is safe for drinking, bathing and all normal use." Premium content -
Saturday 14 March 2026 8:26pm
: New Zealand ex-students of Queen Salote College performed a vibrant maʻuluʻulu at a second royal luncheon celebrating the school’s centennial, at Pangai Lahi in Nukuʻalofa today. Premium content -
Friday 13 March 2026 11:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 43-year-old fisherman from Tokomololo has been reported missing at sea after departing Tongatapu on 3 March, aboard the longliner FV Pacific Horizon. Premium content -
Friday 13 March 2026 5:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new development initiative aimed at nurturing young rugby league players both on and off the field was launched in Nukuʻalofa, today, 13 March 2026, in an effort to strengthen the sport’s grassroots development in Tonga. Premium content -
Thursday 12 March 2026 11:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Queen Salote College marked its centennial today, 12 March 2026, with church service followed by a grand celebration at Mala'e Pangai Lahi in Nukuʻalofa, honouring the history and legacy of the college established in 1926. Premium content -
Thursday 12 March 2026 8:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New Zealand’s Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon will visit Tonga next week, 17-18 March, in a Pacific Mission that will include a cross-party delegation of approximately 80 members. Premium content -
Tuesday 10 March 2026 6:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Inflationary shocks are expected to hit Tonga because of the war in the Middle East, raising concerns for the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT), which has introduced its February 2026 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) aimed at strengthening Tonga’s economic resilience. Premium content -
Tuesday 10 March 2026 5:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A donation of 50 chairs from the Rotary Clubs of Ballarat West and Nuku’alofa was handed over to the Ālonga Centre on 9 March 2026, providing new seating for residents and visitors while also creating an opportunity for the centre to generate income. Premium content -
Monday 9 March 2026 6:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will observe a one-off government public holiday on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Queen Salote College (QSC). Premium content -
Monday 9 March 2026 5:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In celebration of the Commonwealth Day today, 9 March 2026, HRH Princess Nanasipau’u Eliana with the British High Commission in Tonga, launched the Commonwealth Children’s Booklet 2026, that will help children to learn more about the Commonwealth countries. Premium content -
Monday 9 March 2026 5:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga joins the Commonwealth family to celebrate Commonwealth Day on 9 March 2026 with cultural events, school activities and faith-based services. Premium content -
Monday 9 March 2026 2:50pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Champion Tongan thrower 'Atamaama Tuʻutafaiva won gold in the Women’s Shot Put at the Polynesian Championships, one of multiple medals for Team Tonga across track and field events on Saturday at The Trusts Arena in Auckland. Premium content -
Sunday 8 March 2026 8:26pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Cervical cancer, a largely preventable disease, remains a leading cause of cancer death among Pacific women. In parts of the Pacific, incidence rates are up to nine times higher than in Australasia. Now, a programme made possible through a NZ$5.1 million grant from the Matariki Fund will support locally led initiatives to prevent cervical cancer of women across the Pacific Premium content
