Tonga
Europe's largest Pacific art show about to open in London
A new exhibition in London will showcase the art of the Pacific and the dynamic relationships of its people. Audio
Sport: Tonga vs Australia league test finally confirmed
The much-awaited rugby league test between Tonga and Australia has been confirmed.
News in Tongan for 4 September 2018
The latest news in Tongan (Losalio Milika Pusiaki) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Almost all Tonga Ombudsman recommendations implemented
Tonga's Ombudsman's Office says its complaints investigation work is proving effective, with almost all its recommendations being implemented by government agencies.
News in Tongan for 30 August 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Why Oamaru is more Pacific than Auckland
The ways in Pacific communities and cultures are affecting New Zealand is explored by Damon Salesa, an associate professor of Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland. Discussing ideas set out in… Audio
Sport: Tongan King appeals to NRL for help
It's been revealed that the King of Tonga contacted Australia rugby league's governing body, the NRL, to request their help in staging an international featuring the Tongan national side.
Tonga Ombudsman's office sees huge lift in investigations
Tonga's Ombudsman's Office says there has been a surge in the complaints they are receiving and investigating.
1300 Tongans fitted with hearing aids
1300 Tongans were fitted with hearing aids during clinics held by the Starkey Hearing Foundation.
Sport: Time ticking on Tonga vs Australia test
Time is running out for the proposed end of year test between Tonga and Australia to get across the line, the Tonga rugby league coach says. Audio
West accused of trying to sow discord over Chinese aid
Loan problems among Pacific island countries are a political issue induced by Western countries for their own interests, a Chinese analyst says.
News in Tongan for 21 August 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Tonga's Supreme Court rules in favour of PM in China space case
The transfer of nearly $US50 million in Chinese aid grants to the company managing Tonga's orbital space was not approved by government, the country's Supreme Court has ruled.
Weight loss competition not yet on Pacific Forum agenda
The idea of a weight loss competition among leaders is not yet on the agenda for the Pacific Islands Forum summit in Nauru, Tonga's prime minister says.
Chinese hospital ship treats thousands in Tonga
About 3000 people in Tonga were treated onboard a Chinese hospital ship during its week-long stay, the ship's crew says.
Magnitude 8.2 earthquake causes shake in Tonga
A massive magnitude 8.2 earthquake yesterday was so deep it didn't cause any serious damage in Fiji or Tonga.
Tonga PM goes cold on collective push over Chinese loans
The prime minister of Tonga says it is probably not the right time for Pacific countries to collectively push China to convert loans they owe into aid grants.
Tonga's TBC strengthened by new digital transmitter
A new AM transmitter has been commissioned for Tonga's state broadcaster in a move that is expected to strengthen disaster preparedness.
News in Tongan for 17 August 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Historic pacemaker surgeries done in Tonga
Six Tongans are undergoing historic pacemaker surgery at Vaiola Hospital performed by a team of volunteer medical practitioners from New Zealand.
