Tonga
Tonga's heroes remembered in unique circumstances
Many families in Tonga will be commemorating their fallen heroes and servicemen from their homes, driveways or workplaces at 7am on ANZAC Day rather than the Cenotaph Pangai Si'i.
Cyclone Harold said to cost Tonga more than $US111m
Tonga's government estimates the cost of damage caused by Cyclone Harold this month will be more than US$111 million.
Reports of a rift in Tonga's Democratic Party
There are reports from Tonga that the Democratic Party came close to ripping itself apart, but that the breach has been healed.
Tonga police arrest over 300 people for breaching lockdown rules
Tonga Police have arrested 568 people since a state of emergency was declared on 28 March to try and counter Covid-19.
Mu’a Health Centre to open soon in Tonga
A new hub for treating suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Tonga is close to completion.
Dateline Pacific for 22nd April
RNZ Pacific have temporarily suspended Dateline Pacific in it regular format so that they can concentrate their efforts on broadcasting to the Pacific. In the meantime, each weeknight we'll chat to… Audio
ADB boosts Covid-19 response in Tonga and Samoa
Tonga and Samoa have received boosts to their Covid-19 responses from the Asian Development Bank.
Tonga extends border closure until mid-June
Tonga has extended its border closure until mid-June
Tongan youth showing leadership post-Cyclone Harold
A group of youth volunteers in Tonga are doing their bit to rebuild the country post-Cyclone Harold.
Wharves and coastal roads in Tonga need repairing after Cyclone Harold
The biggest issues confronting disaster officials in Tonga following last week's battering from Cyclone Harold are the state of wharves in 'Eua and Ha'apai and some of the coastal roads.
Women & Children Crisis Centre on Tonga's 'Eua in ruins
A counselling service centre in Tonga is now in ruins due to the coinciding of Tropical Cyclone Harold and a king tide on 9 April.
Popular beach resort in Tonga severely damaged by Cyclone Harold
One of the most notable locations in Tonga, a popular resort in Kanokupolu, has been damaged by Cyclone Harold.
Repatriation flights from Tonga, and to Fiji, confirmed
New Zealanders stranded in Tonga and Fiji nationals wanting to get home will find some relief soon thanks to the announcement of special flights.
Tonga recovering from Cyclone Harold
Tonga is now in recovery mode, after Cyclone Harold struck the kingdom earlier today.
Tongans prepare for Cyclone Harold
Tongan residents are being told to hunker down and prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Harold tomorrow morning.
Tonga police continue to target drug dealers during lockdown
Tonga's Police have continued to target drug dealers and suppliers during the national lockdown, conducting eight drug-related arrests last week.
Covid-19 stresses could increase domestic violence in Pacific
As countries across the Pacific implement measures to combat the spread of Covid-19, women's advocates are concerned what it might mean people in violent relationships.
Tonga and Samoa extend anti-Covid-19 measures
Tonga and Samoa have announced extensions to measures put in place to safeguard the countries from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tonga announces 'Covid-19' stimulus package
Tonga's government has announced an economic and social stimulus package worth $US25.5 million to help the country through the impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic.