Tonga

Tahiti are relishing the chance to redeem themselves on home soil when the men's OFC Under 19 Football Championship kicks off today.

It will take a full team effort for Tonga to be competitive in their debut appearance at the OFC Under 19 Men's Football Championship, a team official says.

Tongan police have arrested a 34-year-old man with over 10 grams of methamphetamine packed and ready for sale.

Tonga's Director of Meteorology says coordination needs to improve in the region when it comes to cyclone warnings.

Tongan noble MP and former Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano, has had his bribery and money laundering case adjourned until August 9.

Tonga's government says while shipments of food and clothing to Tonga will incur tax from the end of August, building materials will continue to be duty-free until February 2020.

A new solar power system on Tonga's far north island of Niuafo'ou is giving the local hospital a constant electricity supply 24 hours a day.

The Tongan government has failed to respond adequately to legal action launched by the Pacific Games Council, according to the regional body's legal representative.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be visiting Tonga on the 25th and 26th of October.

Discipline proves costly for Samoa

Six Pacific Island rugby teams will be in action when the Sevens World Cup kicks off in San Francisco today.

After "breaking the internet" in Rio and racing down the slopes of Pyeongchang, Tongan athlete Pita Taufatofua has plans to make another big splash at the Tokyo Olympics.

The wait for assistance after Cyclone Gita is adding to the stress of Tongans who suffered losses in the February storm, an NGO says.

Tonga's double Olympian Pita Taufatofua has been appointed an official regional advocate for children. Audio