Tonga
Rekindling a lost Tongan art
A family's efforts to rekindle the lost tradition of tapa-making is being celebrated as part of New Zealand's women's suffrage commemorations.
Tonga PM says rising drug problem the police's fault
The Tonga Prime Minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, says his government cannot do anything about the country's growing drug problem.
New Tongan theatre show set to to inspire
A young Tongan playwright has created his debut piece after five years, using the sport of boxing to address themes of faith, family and culture.
Sport: Fifita's Origin sacrifice admirable says Tonga coach
The brave decision by Andrew Fifita to commit to Tonga over New South Wales is highlighted by the financial sacrifice the player is making, the Tonga rugby league coach says.
Repairs to Tonga's domestic terminal expected to start next week
Repairs at Tonga's domestic airport terminal are expected to start next week following the $US409,000 of damage inflicted by February's Cyclone Gita.
Sport: Female boxer to bear Tonga flag
The selection of a female boxer to be Tonga's flag bearer at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony was not a political decision, its chef de mission says.
Tonga earns US$45m a year from seasonal work
Tonga's government says the country earns close to US$45 million every year from the seasonal workers programme in Australia and New Zealand.
Tonga says it is still in PACER Plus
Tonga's prime minister has denied that Tonga has withdrawn from the regional trade deal known as PACER Plus.
Tonga's Tu'ivakano likely to face more charges
Former Tonga prime minister, Lord Tu'ivakano, who is facing charges of making a false statement for the purpose of obtaining a passport, perjury, acceptance of bribery and money laundering, is likely…
Dengue affecting 124 people in Tonga so far this year
Tonga has recorded 124 cases of dengue since the beginning of the year.
Tonga withdraws from PACER Plus
Tonga's prime minister says his country is no longer a signatory to the regional trade deal known as PACER Plus.
World Bank advocates more participation for women in Seasonal Worker Programme
Increased participation of Pacific women in Australia's Seasonal Worker Programme is one of the recommendations in a new report by the World Bank.
Tonga Education Minister sticking with rugby, boxing ban
Tonga's Education Minister remains adamant that girls should not play rugby or box.
News in Tongan for 27 March 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
News in Tongan for 26 March 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
Tongan prime minister overrides girls' rugby ban
Tonga's prime minister has reversed a ministry decision that appeared to ban girls from playing rugby in schools.
Australia announces post-Gita assistance to Tonga
Australia has announced a $US 8 million package to Tonga for assistance in recovery and reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Gita.
New Tonga girls rugby project promoting equality
A Tongan community centre for young women has announced a 'Girls in Rugby' project to boost support for gender equality through sport.
Australia looks to up its help as it visits Tonga
An Australian ministerial visit to Tonga is aiming to see where else Canberra can help the country in the recovery from Cyclone Gita.
Tongan women highlighted in stories of resilience post-cyclone Gita
A series of articles on the resilience of Tongan women during and after Cyclone Gita aims to highlight the importance of gender equality in decision making.