Tonga
Tonga election: Eight new MPs elected amid low voter turnout
Caretaker Prime Minister Dr Aisake 'Eke has retained his seat in parliament for another term, winning his Tongatapu 5 constituency by nearly three-quarters of the electorate vote. Audio
Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM
Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. Audio
Polls close in Tonga general election
While more than 64,700 had registered to vote, only those in the country could vote as there are no overseas voting provisions under the kingdom's electoral laws.
Tonga election: Two new noble representatives elected
Voting continues for the general public to elect 17 people's representatives, who will join their nine noble counterparts in the Legislative Assembly.
Tonga election: Polls open for voters to elect new parliament
There are 71 candidates vying for a seat in parliament, including eight women. Audio
After 15 years of democracy, is Tonga turning back to its king?
Thursday's general election occurs less than a year after the former PM Hu'akavameiliku resigned in parliament, just minutes after a no-confidence motion against him.
Polling day underway in Tonga
From fixing roads to tackling the country's fuel woes, many Tongans know exactly what they want from their next government. Audio
Tonga prepares for polls amid fuel shortages in Nuku'alofa
A fuel shortage on the eve of the general election highlights a variety of challenges Tongans are juggling as they prepare to head to the polls.
Tonga grapples with fuel crisis amid election
Over 60,000 voters in Tonga have registered to cast their ballots on Thursday. Audio
Tonga election: Women 'bring different lived experiences'
The Women and Children's Crisis Centre in Tonga is calling for a stronger female voice in the kingdom's parliament, as only eight women are confirmed to contest the polls next week.
Tongans contemplate issues ahead of national election
Tongans go to the polls in a week to elect their next parliament. Audio
Elections chief open to review of electoral process amid declining voter turnout
In 2010 - the first election following the kingdom's constitutional reforms - voter participation peaked at 91 percent. But in last election in 2021, voter participation was just 62 percent.
Tonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming polls?
Tongans will head to the polls on 20 November. Audio
Tonga bets on China to modernise farming ahead of polls
Experts say the move could unlock productivity but implementation, infrastructure, and market compliance will be critical for success.
Reviving black tapa - traditionally reserved for Tongan royalty
In 1953 Queen Sālote of Tonga visited England for Queen Elizabeth the Second's Coronation. The visit is remembered in a large black tapa work - a royal Tongan specialty.
Candidates confirmed for Tonga's election
Tongans are gearing up for next month's general election. Audio
Advocate calls for voting access for Tongans overseas
Under Tonga's Electoral Act, only in-person voting at polling stations within Tonga is allowed. There are no provisions for postal, absentee, or overseas voting.
Tributes pour in for Tonga's 'towering figure in Pacific journalism'
Pesi Siale Fonua, a veteran Pacific journalist and the publisher-editor of Tonga's leading news website has died at the age of 78.
Candidates confirmed for Tonga election
Registration of candidates closed in Nuku'alofa on Thursday.
Tonga election 2025: Pohiva brothers join race
Tongans will go to the polls on 20 November to elect their 17 representatives in the Legislative Assembly.
