Tonga
State opening for Tonga parliament's 2018 session
The 2018 session of Tonga's Parliament will have a state opening today.
Man with thousands of dollars strapped to his body arrested at Tonga airport
Tongan Police have arrested a 54 year old man attempting to smuggle thousands of dollars in cash out of the country.
Pacific Games Council launches court action against Tonga
A claim has been lodged against Tonga's government for damages worth millions of dollars because of their belated withdrawal from hosting the 2019 Pacific Games. Audio
Tongan man charged with firing airgun in school grounds
Tonga police have revealed they arrested a 43-year-old man from Matangiake last Friday for discharging a firearm inside Tonga College's school compound two days earlier.
Sport: Toni Pulu, Jimmy Tupou on Tonga radar
Chiefs winger Toni Pulu and Blues utility forward Jimmy Tupou want to play rugby for Tonga but an international call-up remains on ice while they sort their playing futures.
Petition to impeach Tonga PM and ministers due Friday
A petition in Tonga to impeach seven cabinet ministers, including the Prime Minister, is expected to be submitted to the King and Parliament on Friday.
News in Tongan for 22 May 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Tongan minister providing Pacific voice against NCDs
Tonga's Health Minister says a Pacific voice regarding the battle against non-communicable diseases will be heard at a global level over the next few weeks.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 21 May 2018
Edouard Fritch is re-elected French Polynesia's president; HIV drugs arrive in PNG after a month of crisis; Hawaii passes long time pesticides bill, following lengthy debates; Questions around NZ's… Audio
Sport: Six new caps in 'Ikale Tahi rugby squad
Six new caps have been named in the 'Ikale Tahi rugby team to take part in next month's Pacific Nations Cup.
Sports: Fifita offers to play Origin for free
Tongan rugby league international, Andrew Fifita says he'd play State of Origin for free and donate his $30,000 in match fees to charity if the NSW coach picks him.
Leitis film highlights the transgender struggle for Pacific
A film about Tongan Leitis highlights transgender struggles for Pacific and debuts in New Zealand. Audio
A time to shine for Tonga's silenced leitis
The struggle for more acceptance and tolerance of transgender and LGBT communities within largely religious and conservative Pacific communities has been highlighted in a new film winning the hearts… Video
Govt points finger at Tonga over meth destined for NZ
The government has pointed the finger at Tonga saying it is a key transit route for methamphetamine and other drugs coming to New Zealand. Political reporter Benedict Collins reports. Video, Audio
Tonga stirred up by Shane Jones
New Zealand's associate finance minister, Shane Jones, says closely failed states in the Pacific have become gateways for shipping methamphetamine and other drugs into this country, but his comments… Audio
'Leitis in Waiting' film internationally recognised
A one hour film about transgender women in Tonga has won a number of international film awards and will premiere in New Zealand this weekend.
Lord Ma'afu is back in Tonga's Cabinet
The Tonga Government has returned Lord Ma'afu to cabinet after his resignation in March. Audio
NZ gives Tonga nearly $US10m for power upgrades
New Zealand has given Tonga more than $US9.6 million for upgrades and improvements to be made to the electricity network.
Tonga's Lord Ma'afu returns to Cabinet
The Tonga Government again has a noble in its cabinet, with Lord Ma'afu re-instated.
Sport: Pacific Super Rugby proposal receives player backing
A proposed Pacific Islands Super Rugby team has the backing of a number of former players and administrators.
