Tonga
Democrats hope Tonga King rethinks foreign ministry takeover
In Tonga advocates of democracy are hopeful the King will reconsider taking control of foreign affairs. Audio
Tonga King's move to control foreign affairs 'a step backwards' - advocates
The youngest daughter of late Tongan PM 'Akilisi Pohiva and leader of the Friendly Islands Democratic Party says pro-democracy campaigners are "completely against" King Tupou VI's decision.
Why is King Tupou VI taking control of foreign affairs and defence?
There is upset in Tonga after the Tongan Legislature passed new legislation that would hand foreign affairs back to the monarchy - a move some say could set back democracy. Audio
New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy
The King of Tonga, Tupou VI is being asked not to sign legislation that would end parliamentary control of two key ministries. Audio
New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy
New legislation passed by Tonga's parliament could give the King Tupou VI significantly more say in the country's foreign affairs.
Drawing from memory: Auckland-based Tongan artist brings Pacific nostalgia to life
Luca Tu'avao Walton is an emerging voice in the Pacific creative landscape with a distinctive style rooted in memory, identity, and the 'nostalgia' of island life.
Tonga inks revised deep sea mining contract
Deep sea mining frontrunner The Metals Company announced the deal between the Tongan government and its subsidiary Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd on Monday.
News in Tongan for 7 August 2025
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Tonga govt signs new contract with mining group
The Tongan government has a new contract with Canadian mining group The Metals Company or TMC. Audio
Former Tonga PM tight-lipped on political ambitions
The former Tonga prime minister will not confirm or deny whether being Prime minister again is on his mind. Audio
Pacific traditions key to tackling meth crisis - expert
The prevalence of methamphetamine is causing havoc across the Pacific - with Fiji, Samoa and Tonga amongst nations facing a drugs crisis. Audio
Tonga weighs new deep sea mining deal with The Metals Company
But a local NGO is "quite concerned" and urging the Tongan government to reject it. Audio
Mormon Church responds to ex-missionary sex abuse allegations in Tonga
The Church claims it is unclear if the American man accused of sexual abuse in Tonga was employed by them at the time of the alleged offending.
Tonga govt considering contract with mining group
In Tonga, the government is considering a new deep sea mining contract with Canadian mining group The Metals Company or TMC. Audio
Tonga's domestic airline back up and running
Tonga's domestic airline back up and running. Audio
News in Tongan for 24 July 2025
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific
Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with outbreaks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Audio
Lulutai Airlines maintenance certificate suspended, two planes grounded
Dozens of travellers have been affected by domestic flight cancellations in Tonga after the aviation authority suspended the local airline's maintenance certificate.
Tonga's health system 'fully restored' after cyber attack
"It really was a scare for people."
Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data
Problems resulting from a cyber attack on Tonga's Health Information System look to have been resolved. Audio
