Tonga

Tongan artist Vaimoana Niumeitolu has been awarded this year's international arts residency by New Zealand's Tautai Pacific Trust.

A suspended Tongan police officer is among seven people arrested in Nuku'alofa on drugs charges.

First Person - As Tongan Language Week is celebrated this week in New Zealand, RNZ Pacific's News Editor Koro Vaka'uta reflects on his - mostly silent - journey as a Tongan in Aotearoa.

Hooker Siua Maile will start for Tonga against the All Blacks this weekend on his test debut, capping a meteoric rise for the Christchurch-based roofer, who is yet to play a first class match.

Hooker Siua Maile will start for Tonga against the All Blacks this weekend on his test debut, capping a meteoric rise for the Christchurch-based roofer, who is yet to play a first class match.

Nine men have been arrested in Tonga and charged with possession of illicit drugs and over 4,800 illegal live bullets.

The government of Tonga has corrected comments made last week by its spokesman that the World Bank was to blame for delays in the school rebuilding project.

Atu Moli will have a full heart but an almost empty bank account if he earns selection in the All Blacks team to play Tonga this weekend.

Tonga rugby coach Toutai Kefu admits he doesn't know much about the one uncapped player named in the 'Ikale Tahi squad for the World Cup.

Inspirational leader Nasi Manu and star outside back Telusa Veainu have been named to return to international play as part of Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad, which includes one new cap.

Tonga will open its first ever public library next month and it's taken a village across New Zealand and Tonga to build it. Audio

NZ's Minister for Pacific Peoples says the start of Tonga Language Week provides an opportunity to reflect on the role languages play in a changing society.

Tongan coach Toutai Kefu says despite the World Cup being weeks away, their main goal remains beating Fiji on Saturday at Eden Park.