Tonga
Tonga's anti-money laundering laws come under scrutiny
Tonga has begun the process of evaluating whether its legal framework meets international standards to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Audio
Tonga evaluating strength of anti-money laundering laws
Tonga's ability to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism is being scrutinised.
Sport: Tonga's Teufaiva Stadium set to re-open
Tongan officials say that Teufaiva National Stadium should be ready to host international events next year.
Tonga's PM wants regional push for China to forgive debts
Tonga's Prime Minister says the Pacific Islands Forum should lobby China to drop debts owed to it by Pacific countries.
Chinese navy medical ship visiting Tonga
The Chinese navy hospital ship, Ark Peace, is now in the Tonga capital, Nukualofa.
Tonga PM to promote weight loss by Pacific leaders
Pacific Island leaders have been asked to lead by example and eat healthily.
Sport: World Rugby challenged to do more to help Pacific nations
Rugby's governing body has been challenged to do more to help improve the governance of the sport in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
Police officer arrested in Tonga drug raid
A police officer in Tonga has been suspended after a police drug raid.
News in Tongan for 14 August 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Former Tongan PM's case adjourned again
Tongan noble MP and former Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano, has had his bribery and money laundering case adjourned again, this time until August 14.
Sport: NZ, Tahiti book U19 semis spots
New Zealand and Tahiti have advanced to the semi finals in the Oceania Under 19 Football Championship after convincing victories in their final round robin matches.
Sport: PRPW says Pacific under-represented at World Rugby
The Pacific Rugby Players Welfare group believes there is inequality in terms of power sharing on the World Rugby Council, which needs to be addressed. Video
Sport: Tongan flyer Fusitu'a commits to Warriors
Tongan rugby league International David Fusitu'a has signed a long-term deal with the New Zealand Warriors, securing his services at the Auckland-based club through to 2023.
News in Tongan for 9 August 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Sport: Pulu turns back on Tonga to chase Wallabies jersey
Former Chiefs winger Toni Pulu has turned his back on representing Tonga and will now chase a Wallabies jersey after signing a two-year deal with the Brumbies.
Tonga asks for Japanese aid for airport
Tonga has requested financial assistance from Japan to upgrade Fua'amotu airport.
News in Tongan for 8 August 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Sail powered Tongan inter-island vessel repaired after Gita
A 15 metre wind powered trimaran, damaged during Cyclone Gita, should be back plying the route to Tonga's northern islands by next month. Audio
Pacific Games case against Tonga progresses
The latest arguments in a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Tongan government will be considered next month.
News in Tongan for 7 August 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio