Tonga
The Pacific Ballot - Ticket to a new life
Winning a lottery isn't the normal way to secure a new life in a new country. But each year, New Zealand holds a visa ballot for people from a number of Pacific nations. Many thousands enter. But if…
Sport: Tahiti stay unbeaten ahead of OFC Beach Soccer final
Tahiti maintained their unbeaten record at the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup with a crushing 10-0 victory over New Caledonia in their final round-robin clash.
Johnson dominates as Kiwis thrash Tonga
Shaun Johnson has made a triumphant return to Mt Smart Stadium, playing a key role in the Kiwis' emphatic 34-14 win over Tonga in the inaugural Oceania Cup test.
Recap Rugby League: Kiwis beat Tonga 34-14
New Zealand and Tonga meet for the first time since the 2017 Rugby League World Cup in a much anticipated showdown at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland. See how the match unfolded with commentary from…
Sport: Tahiti dominate at Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup
Tahiti have continued their dominance at the Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup beating arch-rivals Solomon Islands 11 - 6 in front of an adoring home crowd in Papeete.
The Pacific ballot: A ticket to a new life in NZ
Thousands of Pacific Islanders - including a quarter of Samoa's population - are hoping for a new life in through the annual visa lotteries. They are ready to wrench themselves from home for a New… Audio
Vanuatu bags first win at beach soccer nations cup
Vanuatu have bagged their first win at the oceania beach soccer nations cup in French Polynesia, defeating New Caledonia in a fast-paced goal feast of a match that ended 14 - 7.
Shift in policing tactics likely in Tonga drug policy
Tonga's police ministry is looking for regional collaboration to improve the country's ability to combat the harm done by drugs.
Sport: Tonga vs NZ rematch headlines weekend of rugby league
Tonga and New Zealand headline a blockbuster weekend of international rugby league, as the Kingdom attempt to repeat their famous triumph over the Kiwis from the 2017 World Cup. Audio
South Auckland company shout 200 workers to back Tonga League team
For the third year in a row, a South Auckland pipe manufacturing company is shouting a couple of hundred workers to back Mate Ma'a Tonga this weekend. Audio
Tahiti put on attacking masterclass at OFC beach soccer nations cup
Tonga have been given a brutal welcome to international beach football by defending Oceania champions Tahiti.
News in Tongan for 20 June 2019
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Sport: Tonga to make international beach soccer debut
Tonga's national beach soccer team will be making their international debut against Tahiti today at the Oceania nations cup in French Polynesia.
News in Tongan for 19 June 2019
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Tiki Toa and Bilikiki in the driving seat at Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup
Tahiti and Solomon Islands have opened their accounts at the Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup in French Polynesia.
Sport: Tonga's Andrew Fifita to miss Kiwis test
Andrew Fifita will miss Mate Ma'a Tonga's rematch against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday after being suspended for three games at the NRL judiciary.
Little done in Tonga to rehabilitate drug users
A senior official at Vaiola Hospital in Tonga estimates there could be more than 1,000 drug addicts in the country and the number may be growing, especially among youth.
Tonga suffering for lack of economic focus
Amid a steady stream of criticism how is the Tonga govlernment doing - we speak with our correspondent Kalafi Moala. Audio
Sport: Sea of red as Tonga fans gather to support league team
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium was turned into a sea of red yesterday afternoon as passionate Mate Ma'a Tonga Rugby League fans braved the rain for a chance to meet their heroes ahead of their match… Video
Tongan blindness prevention programme receives recognition
A Tongan programme to prevent diabetes-related blindness has received praise from the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust.
