Tonga

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.

The sacking of the former head of Tonga Communications Corporation has been ruled unfair by the Supreme Court.

Tonga's National Emergency Management Committee has heard Tropical Cyclone Sarai will be a threat to Tonga.

There will be no Christmas cake for Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua, as he prepares for the Canoe Sprint Oceania Championships in February next year.

Tonga's government has committed to ratifying the Pacer Plus trade deal.

A new environmental health laboratory made from shipping containers has been installed in Tonga. Audio

Tonga is hopeful a new global Sevens league will be the launching pad to a permanent spot on the World Series.

Tonga National Rugby League has slammed the sport's international governing body over the way it's been treated during the past few months.

The Mackay Cutters have signed Tongan rugby league international Mafoa'aeata 'Ata' Hingano but don't expect the halfback to stay with them for long.

Tonga and Papua New Guinea are among 16 countries that will take part in the new World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in 2020.

The International Rugby League Board has recommended a package of reforms for the sport in Tonga, following the conclusion of a two-month investigation.

Tongan lawn bowler Paris Baker hopes her success on the international stage will encourage more young people to take up the sport.