Tonga
New-look Tongan parliament likely
Tongans go to the polls on November 18 with less candidates than the previous two elections.
News in Tongan for 30 September 2021
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Tonga election candidates throw their hats in the ring
In Tonga, 75 people have registered as candidates for the general election in November. Audio
News in Tongan for 29 September 2021
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News in Tongan for 28 September 2021
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Phone chats with Xi for Tonga and Solomons leaders
China's President Xi Jinping has held phone talks with the King of Tonga and the prime minster of Solomon Islands in recent days.
News in Tongan for 24 September 2021
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Tonga King criticises parliament over drug crisis
In Tonga, the King has again criticised Parliament, this time over what he sees as a lack of effort in combatting the drug threat, and a lack of accountability and communication.
News in Tongan for 23 September 2021
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Deceased Tonga leader tried to make a difference
A former Tonga Deputy Prime Minister, Vuna Fā'otusia, who passed away recently, has been called someone who tried to make a difference.
News in Tongan for 22 September 2021
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Repatriation of stranded Tongans overseas remains suspended says govt
Twenty Tongans stranded in Fiji since March this year have been told their repatriation has been suspended because the risk of importing the delta variant is too high.
News in Tongan for 21 September 2021
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News in Tongan for 17 September 2021
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Tonga rugby celebrates 100 years
Tonga is celebrating 100 years of rugby in the kingdom with a one-off tournament.
News in Tongan for 16 September 2021
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News in Tongan for 15 Septmeber 2021
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News in Tongan for 14 September 2021
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Auckland primary schools embrace online celebration for Tongan language week
Primary Schools in Auckland taking up the call by the Ministry of Pacific Peoples to embrace Tongan language week this year online.
Gia's Grab&Go: a Pasifika & Italian inspired meal service
Yesterday our newsreader Marama T Pole introduced us to Gias Grab&Go, an online meal service in Auckland still running in lockdown. We chat to chef and founder Ana Mailei Savio about the food… Audio