Tonga
Tongan sister-duo release Matariki album to celebrate culture and language
Ōtautahi-based music group, Loopy Tunes - known for their vibrant Pasifika music for pre-schoolers - have released a new album celebrating Matariki, New Zealand's Māori New Year.
Tonga's 'tug-of-war continues' over unresolved allegations
Tongan Prime Minister Dr 'Aisake Eke has made a number of claims against his predecessor Hu'akavameiliku but has yet elaborate on them. Audio
News in Tongan for 16 April 2025
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Tonga govt urged to prove corruption claims against former administration
Four months on from the toppling of Tonga's Hu'akavameliku Siaosi Sovaleni the call is still out for the new administration to back up its claim of misappropriation by the previous government. Audio
News in Tongan for 15 April 2025
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Major changes to NZ visitor visas but opposition MPs say more needs to be done
Major changes for Pacific Islanders applying for New Zealand visitor visas have been announced but opposition MPs say more needs to be done. From July, visitors from Pacific Islands Forum...
News in Tongan for 11 April 2025
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News in Tongan for 10 April 2025
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 9 April 2025
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News in Tongan for 8 April 2025
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Media leaders in PNG and Tonga discuss mutual concerns
There are hopes that a formal meeting of journalists from Tonga and Papua New Guinea last week will lead to the development of a collective media voice in the Pacific. Audio
Tonga and PNG journos collaborate through media scheme
Last week a group of senior journalists from Tonga spent time with their colleagues in Papua New Guinea, courtesy of a scheme funded by the ABC. Audio
Earthquake near Tonga leaves minimal impact
Life has returned to normal in Tonga after it was struck by a strong earthquake in the early hours of this morning. Audio
Tonga quake: 'It was a little bit scary', but life returns to normal
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck in the hours of the Monday morning centred 79 kilometres south-southeast of Pangai in the Ha'apai group of islands.
Tonga quake: Aftershocks continue to rattle the kingdom
Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Office says there have been no reports of damage in the kingdom after a magnitude 7 earthquake.
Mixed outcomes from Tonga's development summit
A strategic planning meeting in Tonga last week tossed up some very good ideas for the country's way forward. Audio
Tonga's development summit: 'Good ideas' mixed with 'waste of time' discussions
RNZ Pacific correspondent Kalafi Moala says the strategic planning meeting in the Kingdom allowed people to air their ideas and things that they have experienced.
Unveiling sovereignty: Are Tongan women truly free?
Dr Patricia Tupou's research explores Tongan women's struggles for freedom and land rights.
Tonga's dengue cases surge to 339, health ministry says
The Tongan government declared a dengue fever outbreak last month.
