Tonga
Tonga PM officially appointed
Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke has been officially appointed by King Tupou VI.
Tonga's king expected to appoint PM and new cabinet line-up
King Tupou VI is expected to officially appoint Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, a month after he was elected. Audio
New lava lobe on Tonga's Home Reef volcano
Thermal anomalies have continued to be detected on Home Reef Volcano.
Remembering violent Tonga eruption three years on
First Person - RNZ Pacific reporter, Iliesa Tora, reflects on the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption, saying people need to take tsunami warnings seriously.
Tonga's interim govt to remain in place until a new Cabinet is announced
Tonga's interim government is expected to remain in place until a new Cabinet is announced in several weeks.
Tonga has a new prime minister
Former PM Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni resigned on 9 December ahead of a no-confidence motion.
Tonga coach wants overseas players to bolster ranks as Rugby World Cup qualifiers loom
Head coach Tevita Tuifua is looking for a more balanced test squad to play against top sides in 2025.
Two contenders for top job in Tonga
The twenty-six members of the Tongan Legislative Assembly will choose the country's new Prime Minister, through secret ballot, in a special sitting in Nuku'alofa on Christmas Eve.
News in Tongan for 20 December 2024
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 18 December 2024
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Lulutai Airlines charters ATR 72 for additional flights
Lulutai Airlines told Matangi Tonga that the aircraft carrying 72 passengers will help to ease the Christmas load.
News in Tongan for 17 December 2024
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Who will replace Hu'akavameliku as prime minister of Tonga?
Hu'akavameliku Sovaleni Sovaleni resigned on 9 December ahead of a vote of no confidence amid amid reports that the Palace Office had noble MPs in his Cabinet to withdraw their support. Audio
News in Tongan for 13 December 2024
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Tonga police hosts conference to empower women officers
Tonga Police said that the conference focused on encouraging solidarity and unity among women in policing.
Vague reasons given for no confidence in Tongan PM
RNZ's Tonga correspondent, Kalafi Moala, says members of parliament made vague reasons why they wanted the Prime Minister gone. Audio
News in Tongan for 11 December 2024
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Tonga's PM Hu'akavameiliku throws in the towel
Opinion - Hu'akavameiliku surprised everyone by announcing his resignation, writes Lopeti Senituli.
New Tonga PM to be elected by Christmas Eve
Tonga's Prime Minister has resigned ahead of a vote of no confidence that was expected to be tabled in parliament yesterday. Audio
Tongan PM resignation 'unprecedented'
Parliamentarians in Tonga will meet on Christmas Eve to elect the kingdom's new prime minister. Audio