Tonga
Gita caused $US156 million in damages in Tonga
Tonga's Ministry of Finance says February's tropical cyclone Gita inflicted $US156 million worth of damage to the islands of Tongatapu and 'Eua.
Sport: Fiji Bati added to Pacific Test line-up
Fiji have been added to the Pacific Rugby League Test programme after Lebanon withdrew.
News in Tongan for 15 May 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
News in Tongan for 15 May 2019
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 15 May 2018
Pacific midwives in NZ call for more support, pay and recognition of their expertise ahead of budget; A large Papua New Guinea secondary school is preparing to close at the end of this week due to… Audio
New Tonga media body seen as a necessity
The president of the newly formed Media Association of Tonga says the body is necessary to help journalists operate in the current political and social environment. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 14 May 2018
A large Papua New Guinea secondary school is preparing to close at the end of this week due to funding shortfalls, leaving it unable to meet its operating costs and providing food for boarding… Audio
MP fights to diversify recognised languages in NZ parliament
A Tongan New Zealand member of parliament is vowing to fight on to have MPs oaths of allegiance to the crown recognised in their mother tongues. Audio
Tonga launches a new media association
Tonga has a new media association. Its president talks about some of the issues facing the media in the country. Audio
Sport: Western Force add another Pacific scalp
The Western Force made it two from two in World Series Rugby after outclassing Tonga A 47-17 in Perth on Sunday.
News in Tongan for 14 May 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Tonga police nab nearly 2kg of meth
Tongan police have seized close to $US900,000 worth of methamphetamine at Fua'amotu International Airport
Pacific Environment Journalist Network formed in Tonga
Pacific journalists have formed a network to create a platform for stories about environmental issues in the region.
Ma'asi set to be Tonga's internal affairs minister
First term Tongan MP Losaline Ma'asi has been nominated for the position of minister of internal affairs, replacing 'Akosita Lavulavu who was arrested last month on fraud charges.
Media in 'crisis' - Pacific press freedom comes under spotlight
The media industry is said to be in crisis, with some leading Pacific journalists describing a dire state of affairs when it comes to media freedom in the region. Audio
Tongan publisher says media freedom at a low
A prominent publisher in Tonga says media freedom and access to information is the worst that he has seen.
Petition calls for Tonga PM's resignation
A group of Tongans is preparing a petition which calls for the resignation of Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva.
Sport: NZ, Aus set up U20s decider as Fiji, Tonga lose big
New Zealand and Australia have set up a trans-tasman decider after emphatic victories over Fiji and Tonga at the Oceania Rugby U20s Championships on the Gold Coast.
