Tonga

Officials have been notified of a passenger with measles who travelled on two flights between Tonga and Auckland this week.

The suspension of three workers from the Tonga Broadcasting Commission has sent a chilling message to journalists at the public broadcaster, a media watchdog says. Audio

A New Zealand-based Tongan lawyer has been criticised by a former diplomat over remarks he made about China.

About 3000 people remain without power in Tonga's Ha'apai group because of damage inflicted by Cyclone Tino over the weekend.

A New Zealand-based Tongan lawyer is questioning China's claim it could speak for or represent Tonga at the UN.

Top officials from Tonga's Ha'apai group say infrastructure is in urgent need of repair in the islands after Cyclone Tino swept past overnight.

Tonga's main island of Tongatapu has been spared the full force of Tropical Cyclone Tino.

Tonga's police say a high-visibility policy has helped bring down the holiday period crime rate.

Tonga has now paid its United Nations debts, says the government's chief secretary.

Tonga's Meteorological Service has warned this month could see at least one cyclone develop over the southwest Pacific, which could eventually impact the kingdom.

An immigration lawyer believes that letting a Tongan woman stay in New Zealand, because she became paralysed during an operation in Auckland, could have disastrous long-term effects.

Tonga is one of seven countries to lose their votes at the United Nations General Assembly because it hasn't paid its fees.

The installation of new automated weather stations and two sea level monitors in Tonga is expected to boost disaster preparedness and climate resilience in the kingdom.

A Tonga Rugby Union Board member says elected representatives from some local rugby clubs will seek legal action after claims they were locked out of last month's annual general meeting.

Tonga's Meteorological Service says Tropical Cyclone Sarai has been downgraded to a low pressure system as it moves southeast.

The centre of Tropical Cyclone Sarai is now passing over Tonga's main island, Tongatapu.

Tonga's road toll has reached four following the death of a prominent businessman.

Tongan authorities are on standby as tropical cyclone Sarai heads towards the outer islands. Evacuation centres are being set up and TV and radio feeds have been set up to share information.