Tonga

The Tonga rugby squad have finally been paid for their efforts in the June test window, after a number of players had hit out at the lack of support from the country's Rugby Union.

Former 'Ikale Tahi prop Sona Taumalolo has been forced to retire from rugby because of spinal problems.

An academic says Tonga's invitation to participate in the Pacific's largest maritime exercise shows its relationship with the United States is forging ahead.

The King of Tonga's cousin has been laid to rest in Tokomololo after her death in Auckland last month.

Real Tonga Airlines has made its first flight to Samoa's Faleolo Airport, starting a twice weekly flight service between Tonga and Samoa.

Tonga's parliament had to conduct an emergency session this week to correct an error in the $US293 million Budget that was passed last week.

Tonga's Justice Minister has welcomed the appointment of Laki Niu as to the Supreme Court bench saying he is the first Tongan to be appointed in over 100 years.

Tonga police say they have seized 58 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of US14.8 million dollars, during an operation in the Ha'apai Islands.

The King of Tonga has officially appointed Losaline Ma'asi as the country's Minister of Internal Affairs and Sports, replacing 'Akosita Lavulavu who was sacked under a legal cloud in April.

Tonga's police commissioner has ordered an investigation into an incident of police brutality that was recorded and shared online.

The Mate Ma'a Tonga rugby league team need regular Test matches against New Zealand, Tonga coach Kristian Woolf says.

Tongan's $US293m budget for the 2018-19 Financial Year has finally been passed by Parliament.