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National
- Tongan man dies after being pulled from water at NSW beach
  21/09/2026
  Ulakai Fakaosilea, who orchestrated 198kg meth import from prison, loses appeal against life sentence
  20/09/2026
  New US public benefits rule could make green cards harder for some Tongans
  20/09/2026
  Tongan gang leader jailed for life after ordering deadly Ōtāhuhu shooting from prison
  18/09/2026
  Tongan TVNZ journalist Indira Stewart reveals breast cancer battle, urges women to get checked
  18/09/2026
New Zealand
- Fiji’s notorious ‘bluetoothing’ draws attention, but WHO finds bigger HIV danger in needle sharing
  20/09/2026
  New guide aims to help Tongan families build homes that can better withstand cyclones
  20/09/2026
  Dr Vinolia Salesi appointed new CEO of Tonga’s Ministry of Infrastructure
  20/09/2026
  Tongan-Welsh powerhouse Sisilia Tuipulotu bags double as Wales stun South Africa
  20/09/2026
  Tongan bodybuilder Sepuloni Koloa set for Aotearoa South Pacific ProAm after earning professional status
  19/09/2026
Sport
- PM Hu’akavameiliku announces Mate Ma’a Tonga squad
  15/06/2022
  Tonga coach Toutai Kefu says family recovering well from attack
  15/10/2021
  Fury floors Wilder with 11th round KO
  10/10/2021
  Tonga committed to Northern rugby tour
  06/10/2021
  Rugby league star Manu Vatuvei pleads guilty in meth importation case
  06/10/2021
Editor’s Picks
- PM accepted Hū Louifi proposal before Palace directed it not to proceed; office says leaked memo was not final
  30/08/2026
  Queen Sālote’s ‘fisherman’s net’ marks 78 years of shaping Tongan church leaders
  25/08/2026
  Lord Afeaki back on bench after lawyers alleged ‘cronyism’ and conflict
  24/08/2026
  US-China diplomatic row erupts over alleged trafficking of Tongan women through arranged marriages
  23/08/2026
  Two Tongan men named over alleged roles in drug and money-laundering ring exposed by FBI sting
  19/08/2026
COVID-19
- Clickable links to activities in English and Tongan for PACO project
  30/05/2023
  Fiji gets ready to deal with covid surge
  13/01/2023
  Tonga breaks down 11 deaths by Covid related and underlying conditions
  30/03/2022
  75yo Ōtāhuhu man murder: Lasalosi Vaitohi named as one of three accused as name suppression lifts
  29/03/2022
  Tonga to go into new nationwide lockdown as Covid cases climb
  17/03/2022
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PM Second interview on Covid-19 measures: Tonga is in good position in terms of food, water if pandemic dragged on

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Prime Minister announces good news on virus test, reiterates WHO advice on personal hygiene during Covid-19 pandemic

Pm’s Tt7 meeting: Road repairs, water supplies and assistances for growers were urgent needs

PM undertakes to address Pātangata cemetery and land requests; deal with Tt4 immediate needs...

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PM’s Tongatapu 3 meeting: Water tanks offered during meetings as gov’t assured constituents “serious...

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Gov’t says yes to Tt2’s urgent needs, establishes Anti-Corruption Commission; PM clarifies sports teams...

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PM’s Tongatapu 2 Meeting: Drainage, footpaths, water and special care for those who relocated...

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Residential area in Kolomotu‘a described as “Sodoma and Gomorah” and “threatening”; Police Minister says...

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PM’s Niuafo‘ou Meeting: wharf maintenance, roading, water, internet, ship and airline charges residents’ main...

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PM’s Niuatoputapu Meeting: roading, wharf upgrade, drinking water residents’ top priorities

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PM’s ‘Eua Meeting: national fono, agriculture, fisheries and farming highlight as ‘Euans’ urgent needs...

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PM summed up urgent needs of Vava‘u meeting as new road constructions; safe water...

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PM’s Vava‘u Meeting: Concerns over unfair business competition; poor airline services; gov’t vows to...

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