Tonga
Distribution of aid in Tonga starting to pick up
The unpacking of aid in Tonga has been made with easier with forklifts to help distribute much-needed supplies to families.
News in Tongan for 15 February 2022
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News in Tongan for 14 February 2022
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Covid case count in Tonga rises to 108
There are now a total of 108 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Tonga.
Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Tonga
Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Tonga a double blow to the kingdom still trying to recover from the devastating volcanic eruption on January 15 and the tsunami it triggered. Audio
More Covid-19 cases in Tonga as NZ communities rally to aid
There are now 65 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Tonga as the Kingdom starts looking at rebuilding.
Lack of forklifts in Tonga slowing down aid delivery
A massive aid effort for Tonga across New Zealand is picking up momentum.
News in Tongan for 9 February 2022
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First shipment of aid arrives in Tonga
The first shipment of aid sent to Tonga by New Zealand community members and businesses is finally being unpacked after completing mandatory quarantine on Tongatapu.
News in Tongan for 8 February 2022
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Tonga extends lockdown
The Tonga government has extended a nationwide lockdown by two weeks as Covid-19 cases rise. Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni said the strict lockdown rules require all businesses to…
More Covid vaccines for Samoa and Tonga from NZ
New Zealand has donated additional Pfizer vaccines to Tonga and Samoa.
Tonga extends lockdown
Another new Covid-19 case has taken Tonga's tally of cases back to five.
Tonga PM applauds nation's 'reslience, strength' after volcano, tsunami, Covid
Tonga's Prime Minister believes the "resilience and strength" of people will get the kingdom through the impacts of the volcanic eruption, tsunami and now a Covid-19 outbreak.
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Tonga eruption and the impact on seasonal workers
From the breakdown in communications to delays in repatriation, seasonal workers from Tonga are grappling with the challenges that disasters bring.
News in Tongan for 4 February 2022
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'Resilience and strength of people' will get Kingdom through, Tonga's PM
Tonga's new Prime Minister believes the "resilience" and "strength" of people will get the Kingdom through the impacts of the volcanic eruption, tsunami and now Covid-19.
Three new Covid-19 cases in Tonga as Kingdom enters lockdown
Three new covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Tonga bringing the total number to five.
News in Tongan for 2 February 2022
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Expert: Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption
A tsunami expert says forecasting models and warning systems did not account for the boosting effects of the shockwave from the recent Tonga volcanic eruption.