Tonga
Tongan short film eyes Oscars nomination
'Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue' premiered last year and has been shown at 20 international film festivals around the world. Audio
Tongan short film under consideration for the Oscars
The award winning Tongan short film 'Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue' could possibly be up for an Oscar nomination. Audio
Rugby World Cup 2027 pool groups released
Pacific Island unions Fiji and Tonga believe their teams have been given good chances to advance past the first stage of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Audio
Tonga's parliament to elect new prime minister next Monday
Almost two weeks after Tonga's general election, four MPs - including two former prime ministers and a former speaker - are being floated as potential candidates for the top job. Audio
Tonga's caretaker PM leadership 'weak' - journalist
It's been almost two weeks since Tonga held it's national general election and the country is yet to find out who their prime minister will be. Audio
Three men fined in Tonga for poaching nearly 30,000 sea cucumbers
Ivan Moreno, 35, Wang Zhin Ning, 37, and Yang Peng Chao, 35, pleaded guilty on 10 November.
China pledges fresh Tonga investment as debt repayment looms
President Xi Jinping pledged fresh investment in Tonga when he met King Tupou VI in Beijing on Tuesday.
Potential PM candidate says 'low-hanging fruits available' to improve people's lives
Lord Fakafanua was re-elected as a nobles' representative for Ha'apai in last week's general election.
Tonga election: Eight new MPs elected amid low voter turnout
Caretaker Prime Minister Dr Aisake 'Eke has retained his seat in parliament for another term, winning his Tongatapu 5 constituency by nearly three-quarters of the electorate vote. Audio
Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM
Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. Audio
Polls close in Tonga general election
While more than 64,700 had registered to vote, only those in the country could vote as there are no overseas voting provisions under the kingdom's electoral laws.
Tonga election: Two new noble representatives elected
Voting continues for the general public to elect 17 people's representatives, who will join their nine noble counterparts in the Legislative Assembly.
Tonga election: Polls open for voters to elect new parliament
There are 71 candidates vying for a seat in parliament, including eight women. Audio
After 15 years of democracy, is Tonga turning back to its king?
Thursday's general election occurs less than a year after the former PM Hu'akavameiliku resigned in parliament, just minutes after a no-confidence motion against him.
Polling day underway in Tonga
From fixing roads to tackling the country's fuel woes, many Tongans know exactly what they want from their next government. Audio
Tonga prepares for polls amid fuel shortages in Nuku'alofa
A fuel shortage on the eve of the general election highlights a variety of challenges Tongans are juggling as they prepare to head to the polls.
Tonga grapples with fuel crisis amid election
Over 60,000 voters in Tonga have registered to cast their ballots on Thursday. Audio
Tonga election: Women 'bring different lived experiences'
The Women and Children's Crisis Centre in Tonga is calling for a stronger female voice in the kingdom's parliament, as only eight women are confirmed to contest the polls next week.
Tongans contemplate issues ahead of national election
Tongans go to the polls in a week to elect their next parliament. Audio
Elections chief open to review of electoral process amid declining voter turnout
In 2010 - the first election following the kingdom's constitutional reforms - voter participation peaked at 91 percent. But in last election in 2021, voter participation was just 62 percent.
