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Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami causes US$90 million in damages
The Tonga Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption, tsunami and ashfall has caused an estimated US$90.4 million (TOP 208 million) in dam…
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Undersea volcano sends plume of steam into the skies near Tonga
A Pacific volcano that explosively emerged from the sea in 2014 has erupted again. Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai started letting off steam on …
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Tonga's Parliament elects Siaosi Sovaleni as new Prime Minister
Tonga’s Parliament has elected a new prime minister to replace Pōhiva Tu’i’onetoa. Siaosi Sovaleni, 51, the Minister of Education, has won…
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Tonga’s deputy PM Lord Ma’afu dies in New Zealand's Auckland Hospital
Tonga’s deputy PM and a leading Noble, Lord Ma’ afu, has died in Auckland Hospital. Photo and article by Pita Ligaiula: PAC News In a stat…
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Former Tonga PM implicated for Chinese 100 million fraud
The Tongan Supreme Court judgment on Lord Tu'ivakano, the former prime minister, contains some extraordinary paragraphs. Readers learn …
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OPINION: Manava ‘Ofa: New Zealand Prime Minister’s Apology for Dawn Raids Breathes Hope for Something New
Opinion by Christine Nurminen* STANDFIRST Pacific Cooperation Foundation Co-Board Chair Christine Nurminen shares her bitter-sweet memorie…
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All Blacks line up Tonga, Fiji in July
New Zealand will host pan-Pacific clashes in July, with Fiji, Tonga and Samoa all visiting for rugby Tests. Despite a fierce off-field ba…
Tonga News
Tonga keen to take on All Blacks, and grab last Olympic 7s spot in Tokyo
Former All-Black, Malakai Fekitoa, is poised to return to Tonga's 15-a-side ranks, after committing to play for the national sevens te…
Pacific News
Tongan Pa’anga falls to lowest rate since 2014 against NZD
The Tongan Pa’anga fell to its lowest exchange rate against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) since 2014, with one pa'anga buying less than…
Tonga News
Tonga repatriation flights scheduled for 3 March
About 250 passengers are expected to arrive in Tonga on repatriation flights on Wednesday, 3 March. The repatriation flights are from Fiji…
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Tongan mum arrested over alleged abuse of child
A 26-year-old mother of Folaha in Tongatapu in Tonga has been arrested and charged with assault and bodily harm, in relation to the allege…
Pacific News
US$30m in support for Tonga’s most vulnerable
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$30 million operation to support Tonga’s recovery following the impacts of …
Pacific News
Tongans in Australia get access to new financial lifeline with launch of remittances service
Tongans in Australia can now ensure more of the money they send home reaches their families and communities with the launch of a new digit…
Tonga News
Video emerges of NZ yacht involved in tense dispute with Tonga's navy at reef used as safe haven
Startling footage has emerged online of a tense dispute at sea between New Zealand sailing boat Windora and the Tongan navy at a reef trad…
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Preparation vital to keeping Covid-19 free as Tonga prepares for first NZ repatriation flight
Remaining Covid-19 free was the most important consideration during the kingdom’s repatriation process according to Ministry of Health CEO,…
Pacific News
Tonga clarifies its position regarding the impasse between the International Rugby League and TNRL
The Tongan Government is deeply concerned with the lack of consultation by the IRL leading up to the expulsion of the TNRL and subsequently…
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New CEO for Tonga Broadcasting Commission
Viola Koloamatangi Ulakai is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Tonga Broadcasting Commission (TBC), effective 01 May. TBC Board of …
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Coronavirus: Tonga gov’t unveils first three-month TOP$60m stimulus package
Tonga government has unveiled a TOP$60 million (US$25 million) response budget to address the coronavirus threat until June. Tonga has no…
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Tonga expelled from International Rugby League
The International Rugby League board has expelled Tonga from the sport's governing body, the latest move in a long-running battle over…
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Government to evacuate Tongans from coronavirus epicentre in China
Tonga Prime Minister Pōhiva Tu’i’onetoa has announced the government will evacuate Tongans from the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak i…