Earthquake info : M4.8 earthquake on Saturday, 20 July 2019 14:11 UTC / 123km SE of Pangai, Tonga - VolcanoDiscoveryDate & time: Saturday, 20 July 2019 14:11 UTC Local time at epicenter: 2019-07-20 02:11:04 -12:00. Magnitude: 4.8. Depth: 10.0 km.… - 9 hours ago, 20 Jul 19, 8:11am -
Nine U20 Trophy standouts that should have Tier 1 clubs salivating RugbyPassThe World Rugby U20 Trophy may not produce the same amount of global stars as the Championship, but these nine could go very far at the highest level. - 16 hours ago, 20 Jul 19, 1:56am -
Study: "Hidden" Chinese Loans May Sow Seeds of Debt Crisis The Maritime ExecutiveBy The Strategist 2019-07-19 14:46:31. [By David Uren]. Tonga, a nation of 170 islands and just over 100,000 people, is carrying a heavier Chinese debt burden ... - 1 day ago, 19 Jul 19, 12:46pm -
Large scale batteries help Tonga ditch its reliance on dirty diesel power. Energy MattersThe tiny Kingdom of Tonga is using large scale batteries to help it reach a renewable energy target (RET) of 50 per cent by 2020 – and ditch its reliance on… - 1 day ago, 19 Jul 19, 6:28am -
Tonga prisons receive gifts from Red Cross Matangi TongaSainai Prison in 'Eua will receive new mattresses, pillows and cleaning equipment donated by the Tonga Red Cross Society, following a visit from the ICRC after ... - 2 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 11:04pm -
Tu'ivakano case adjourned to September Matangi TongaA hearing date is expected to be set on September 6 to hear submissions in regards to the Crown's proposal to have a joint trial for Tonga's former Prime ... - 2 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 10:49pm -
Tonga: much to be done to meet SDG targets Matangi TongaTonga admits it needs to do more to meet the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), during a presentation of its country progress report at the ... - 2 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 7:22pm -
Cook Islands to face Tonga for netball gold Loop PNGThe Cook Islands netball team will play their first gold medal match in 28 years when they meet Tonga at Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games on Friday. - 2 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 5:52pm -
Tongan Minister opposes Family Protection Act RNZTonga's police minister has publicly expressed his strong opposition to legislation designed to provide protection from domestic violence. - 2 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 1:51pm -
Tongan nobles seek access to constituency funds RNZTonga's nine noble MPs have asked the government if they can receive over $US44,000 each from constituency funding to help people in their estates. - 2 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 12:43pm -
Tongan warriors win Taekwondo Team events Matangi TongaTonga's taekwondo team have won Gold in both the Men's and Women's team events at the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa. - 3 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 3:55am -
Tonga star Nasi Manu relishing return to rugby after winning cancer battle TVNZManu was a Highlanders co-captain when the team broke through for its first Super title. - 3 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 3:29am -
Tongan Judokas secure three medals Matangi TongaHeavyweight judoka Finetu'ui Moala won two medals for Tonga, securing Bronze in the over 100kg weight category and Silver in the open heavyweight ... - 3 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 3:11am -
Tonga's first large batteries will store renewable energy Matangi TongaTonga's first large scale Battery Energy Storage System to be built at the Popua Power Station is expected to be operational in May 2020, contributing to Tonga's ... - 3 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 11:50pm -
Pepes go down to Tonga as netball pool matches finish The NationalTHE Papua New Guinea national netball team, Pepes, lost to Tonga 42-52 in a tight contest which energized the crowd at the Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa, ... - 3 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 11:39pm -
Pacific Games Council hoping for amicable end to dispute with Tonga Government Insidethegames.bizPacific Games Council are hopeful an amicable resolution can be reached to the organisation's dispute with the Tongan Government, related to the count… - 3 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 7:37pm -
Tourism disturbing whale behaviour in Tonga's Vava'u RNZNew research from northern Tonga is showing that tourism is disturbing the natural behaviour of Humpback whales. - 3 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 6:07pm -
Research Deliver Insight into Tonga Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019-2023 MENAFN.COM(MENAFN - EIN) Wise.Guy12. Wise.Guy. WiseGuyReports.com 'Tonga - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses' report has been added to its .… - 3 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 4:36pm -
Trespasser with airgun frightened Tonga College students Matangi TongaA 43-year-old man from Matangiake who went into Tonga College grounds carrying an unloaded airgun, after firing it at a bush area to scare students in an ... - 4 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 12:00am -
Tonga expresses interest in hosting 2027 Pacific Games RNZTonga's National Olympic Committee says it verbally expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Pacific Games, but nothing has been agreed to. - 4 days ago, 16 Jul 19, 11:46pm -
Tonga expresses interest in hosting Pacific Games RNZTonga's National Olympic Committee, or TASANOC, says it verbally expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Pacific Games but nothing has been agreed to ... - 4 days ago, 16 Jul 19, 8:57pm -
Tonga not bidding for 2027 Pacific Games, says Takitoa Matangi TongaA report from Samoa that Tonga “is putting its hand up to host the 2027 Pacific Games” was refuted by TASANOC Secretary General Takitoa Taumoepeau this ... - 5 days ago, 15 Jul 19, 8:46pm -
Colours Fun Run raises awareness of Autism in Tonga Matangi TongaA 5km “Colours Fun Run” to raise public awareness over the state of Autism in Tonga was held at the Nuku'alofa waterfront on Saturday morning, 13 July. - 5 days ago, 15 Jul 19, 5:36pm -
Pacific Games: Silver For Kaiwalu, Tonga's Foliaki Takes Gold At High Jump Fiji Sun OnlineKaiwalu left knee was heavily bandaged. He said it was an old injury. ... - 5 days ago, 15 Jul 19, 5:34pm -
Sport: The Tongan Beast retires RNZFormer Tongan and New Zealand rugby league international Manu Vatuvei has announced his retirement from the sport, a month after it was revealed he had a ... - 5 days ago, 15 Jul 19, 2:26pm -
Appeal made to put Tongan minister on no-fly list RNZAn appeal has been filed in Tonga's Supreme Court against a decision allowing the Justice Minister to travel outside the country despite interference charges ... - 5 days ago, 15 Jul 19, 11:38am -
Tonga one of six hopefuls to stage 2027 Pacific Games despite 2019 withdrawal Insidethegames.bizTonga are one of six nations and territories to have expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Pacific Games, despite pulling out of hosting this year'… - 6 days ago, 15 Jul 19, 12:09am -
Eight medals for Tonga Matangi TongaTonga has won two Gold medals at the Pacific Games during the first week, and yesterday ranked 11th in the medal tally, out of 22 competing nations. - 6 days ago, 14 Jul 19, 8:00pm -
'Aisake Tu'itupou upsets favourites to win Gold for Tonga Matangi TongaTonga's champion weightlifter 'Aisake Tu'itupou caused a big upset at the 2019 Pacific Games after he beat 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist David ... - 6 days ago, 14 Jul 19, 7:21pm -
Vanuatu look to get strikers firing against Tonga Football in OceaniaVanuatu have yet to score after two matches at the Pacific Games, despite creating a mountain of chances. Head coach Paul Munster will hope that can change ... - 6 days ago, 14 Jul 19, 12:14pm -
Why is China pouring money into Tonga? Stuff.co.nzIt's not entirely clear what China wants in the South Pacific, but it's making its presence felt. - 8 days ago, 13 Jul 19, 1:44am -
Auckland student stripped of Tongan pageant queen title after speaking out Stuff.co.nzShe said Tonga's Miss Heilala pageant was a cesspit of bullying - then she had her crown revoked. - 8 days ago, 12 Jul 19, 4:03pm -
China's largesse threatens Tonga's future The Japan NewsNUKU'ALOFA (AP) — The days unfold at a leisurely pace in Tonga, a South Pacific archipelago with no traffic lights or fast-food chains. Snuffling pigs roam ... - 9 days ago, 12 Jul 19, 4:36am -
Tongan tourism officials to 'wipe out' Miss Heilala over her criticisms Asia Pacific ReportBy Philip Cass. Tonga's tourist authorities will wipe the former Miss Heilala, Kalo Funganitao, from the records in retaliation for her speech at this year'… - 9 days ago, 12 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Whale tourism in Tonga disturbing natural behaviour - research NewshubIt's popular for tourists in Tonga, but it's disturbing whale mother-calf behaviour. - 9 days ago, 12 Jul 19, 1:00am -
A sailor meets the Tongan people Illinois TimesSharon Graf, associate professor of ethnomusicology at University of Illinois Springfield, will speak on the culture of the little known geographic area of Tonga. - 9 days ago, 11 Jul 19, 7:08am -
King Tupou VI switches on Tonga's first Wind Farm Matangi TongaHM King Tupou VI switched on Tonga's first wind farm, named Ii 'o Manu Mataongo at Niutoua yesterday, 10 July. The 1.375 megawatt wind farm powered by ... - 10 days ago, 11 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Guam men's hoops team romps over Tonga Guam Pacific Daily NewsThe Guam men's basketball team moved to 2-0 with a 101-65 victory over Tonga at the Pacific Games. - 10 days ago, 11 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Tonga's Taekwondo Team heads to Samoa Matangi TongaTonga's Taekwondo Team left Brisbane, Australia for Samoa today, 11 July, after several grueling weeks of training in preparation for the Pacific Games. - 10 days ago, 11 Jul 19, 1:00am -
High performance training for Tonga Netball ahead of games Matangi TongaFor us it's about getting gold and we have that faith that we will get it,” said Tonga Netball captain Amenda Payne yesterday, 10 July, at 'Atele Indoor Stadium, ... - 10 days ago, 11 Jul 19, 1:00am -
China Comes to Tonga The DiplomatChina's largesse in the Pacific nation is growing, but some worry Beijing's influence threatens Tonga's future. - 10 days ago, 10 Jul 19, 8:43am -
Tongan Deputy Prime Minister denies making statements POST-COURIERThe Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism in Tonga has refuted media reports by Post Courier that he had made discriminatory remarks against the ... - 11 days ago, 10 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Tonga Rugby League 4th at Pacific Games Matangi TongaRugby League Nines, Tonga vs PNG at the 2019 Pacific Games, Apia Park Stadium, Samoa. 8 July 2019. Photo: Games News *Service* - Roland Setu. Tonga's ... - 11 days ago, 10 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Pressure on Tongan government to respond to Auckland student's pageant speech Stuff.co.nzThe Tongan Ministry of Tourism and deputy prime minister are facing public backlash over an Auckland student's speech. - 12 days ago, 9 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Cancer survivor Manu eyes RWC spot for Tonga Big News NetworkCancer survivor Nasi Manu says he wants to cap an inspirational Test comeback with an appearance for Tonga at this year's Rugby World Cup. - 12 days ago, 9 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Tonga develops a speech impediment Stuff.co.nzOPINION: A reproachful speech at a Miss Pacific pageant gains power from wrongheaded attempts to squelch the speaker's voice. - 12 days ago, 9 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Canada loses to Tonga in World Rugby U20 Trophy tournament as comeback falls just short TSNSAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil — Tonga held on to edge Canada 26-25 in the opening game of the World Rugby U20 Trophy tournament Tuesday. - 12 days ago, 9 Jul 19, 1:00am -
NRL | State of Origin: Willie Tonga on Reni Maitua, Brian Smith & Mal Meninga PlayersVoiceWillie Tonga played eight State of Origins for Queensland, 12 Tests for Australia and almost 200 NRL games for Parramatta, Canterbury and North Queensland. - 12 days ago, 9 Jul 19, 1:00am -
PNG mens 9s to take on Tonga POST-COURIERBY SIMON KESLEP in Samoa. PNG men's league 9s team will take on Tonga today with the kick off at 13:50 pm (10:50am PNG time) in their round one match. - 13 days ago, 8 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Miss Pacific Islands responds to reports of purported discrimination against her in Tonga POST-COURIER“Greetings one and all from PNG, Tonga and around the Pacific region. Much has been said over the past few days with regard to my alleged treat… - 13 days ago, 8 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Tonga's Tennis Team best prepared ever Matangi TongaEight tennis players representing Tonga at the Pacific Games in Samoa over the next few weeks were in the kingdom last week to sharpen their skills and ... - 13 days ago, 8 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Cancer survivor Nasi Manu named in Tonga's 31-man Pacific Nations Cup squad RugbyPassReturning cancer survivor Nasi Manu headlines Tonga's 31-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. The 31-year-old loose forward missed Benetton ... - 13 days ago, 8 Jul 19, 1:00am -
Van der Walt forms part of a summer influx which also includes USA lock Greg Peterson (Bordeaux-Begles), Tonga wing Cooper Vuna (Bath), lock Darren Barry (Worcester), prop Mark Tampin (Ealing), lock ... - 15 hours ago, 20 Jul 19, 2:16am -
The Canadians open the three-match series next week in Colorado before playing a pair of early August games against Fiji and Tonga in Fiji. It has been a whirlwind few months for the Irishman ... - 17 hours ago, 20 Jul 19, 1:00am -
A Marietta teen is spending her summer trying to raise money for a good cause – a humanitarian trip to Tonga. Hannah Lovejoy, 15, spent Friday morning riding a bike around downtown Marietta selling ... - 22 hours ago, 19 Jul 19, 8:02pm -
Highlights from the 2nd to last day of the Pacific Games 2019. All 7 of Samoa's Boxers coming away with Gold, the Tonga vs Samoa netball semi, Womens Volleyball bronze match between Samoa & Wallis and ... - 22 hours ago, 19 Jul 19, 7:08pm -
Samoa, Tonga, Italy and the US all missed the boat. Six countries from the 2017 World Cup were automatic inclusions, with France and Brazil afforded invites. Fiji recently beat PNG and boast a ... - 1 day ago, 19 Jul 19, 4:16pm -
Williams, a Peace Corps volunteer, was in Tonga at the time. “I was 21-years-old,” he said. “None of us, me included, could believe it. At that point, my stock rose way up among all the ... - 1 day ago, 19 Jul 19, 9:13am -
This story is sponsored by The Other Side of Heaven 2. On a recent visit to the Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints didn’t ... - 1 day ago, 19 Jul 19, 5:49am -
Tonga, a nation of 170 islands and just over 100,000 people, is carrying a heavier Chinese debt burden than any other nation except Djibouti, the strategic port at the mouth of the Red Sea. Official ... - 1 day ago, 19 Jul 19, 5:46am -
What's The Other Side of Heaven 2 about? Years after his first mission, Elder John H. Groberg and his family return to Tonga for him to serve as mission president, facing violent storms, personal ... - 1 day ago, 19 Jul 19, 5:45am -
Samoa has formally notified Tonga, as Depositary for PACER Plus, that it has completed its domestic procedures to ratify the agreement. Samoa is the third country to ratify PACER Plus, joining New ... - 2 days ago, 19 Jul 19, 3:27am -
"It was taken on Bondi Beach, Sydney during their amazing tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand last year which I covered. "Their visit to Bondi was one of the most relaxed I've ever seen the ... - 2 days ago, 19 Jul 19, 1:17am -
Climate change and the spread of non-communicable diseases continue to pose serious threats to the environment and livelihood of the people of Tonga, a high ranking delegation has told the United Nations. Delivering the kingdom’s Voluntary National… - 14 hours ago, 20 Jul 19, 3:04am -
A submission to try Lord Tu’ivakanō, Isabella Satua Tu’akoi and former police inspector ‘Ileana Suliana Taulua together after they had been charged with passport offences is expected to be heard in September. The crown submitted that the charg… - 18 hours ago, 19 Jul 19, 11:42pm -
Tributes are flowing online following the death of a 31-year-old Tongan father in the US who was fatally hit by a caltrain. The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office on Saturday have identified the deceased as Gordon Manuofetoa, the Mercury News report… - 1 day ago, 19 Jul 19, 6:48am -
The brother of late rugby legend Jonah Lomu has denied claims by a Tongan woman, who is facing life in jail, that Lomu was her uncle. Selaima Fakaosilea, 30, and a co-accused, Stevie Norua Cullen, 36, have been on trial in the High Court at Whangāre… - 2 days ago, 19 Jul 19, 3:27am -
12th June, 2019 The Minister responsible for Communications (i.e. MEIDECC), pursuant to section 162(7) of the Communications Act 2015 (‘the Act’), intends to make a Communications (Infringement Notice Regime) Declaration 2019 (‘Declaration’… - 39 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 4:33pm -
26th September, 2018 The findings of a pilot programme dubbed as Views from the Frontline (VFL) were presented to the stakeholders in a meeting today at the National Emergency Management Office conference room. The meeting was opened by His Eminence… - 25 Sep 18, 3:34pm -
26th September, 2018 In preparation for the 14th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), a preparatory meeting was conducted for the Pacific Islands Region over three days from the 24-26 September 2018 in Sa… - 25 Sep 18, 3:07pm -
25th September, 2018 The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) through the Social Protection and Disability Division conducted its Annual Caregivers Training today at Basilica’s Conference Room. The training aims to ensure that carers’ of persons w… - 24 Sep 18, 10:22pm -
25th September, 2018 The Tonga Rural Innovation Project II (or TRIP II) was launched today at the Tanoa Hotel. The T$24.0 million project is a product of a strategic partnership between the Government of Tonga, the International Fund for Agricultur… - 24 Sep 18, 5:09pm -
25th September, 2018 Police in Vava’u executed a search warrant and seized 2,665 cannabis plants from a bush alottment in Vava’u yesterday Monday 24th of September 2018, after information was received relating to cannabis plants being cultivate… - 24 Sep 18, 4:30pm -
24th September, 2018 A search warrant executed by Police on Saturday 22 September 2018 at a bush allotment in Malapo, resulted in the arrest of 10 people, 7 males and 3 females with 96 packets of cannabis and cash.“Tonga Police are committed to d… - 23 Sep 18, 9:34pm -
21st September, 2018 Biogas generation using agriculture and animal products has promising potential for Tonga and the Pacific Islands, if pursued through a well-defined circular economy strategy. This was the conclusion of a 4 day visit jointly o… - 20 Sep 18, 9:23pm -
19th September 2018 The GOT has approved to reform the petroleum sub-sector and invest in the constructing of additional new petroleum storage facilities, and modify the petroleum storage ownership business models to allow and encourage competition… - 20 Sep 18, 9:12pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 18/07/2019 Their Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u arrived safely on the island of Vava’u yesterday in preparation for the island’s royal Agricultural ShowRead More - 2 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 3:00pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 18/07/2019 Most of the residents living in the areas around Pahu this morning experienced power disruption due to another road accident. Just yesterday morning, theRead More - 2 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 2:59pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 18/07/2019 The Ministry of Revenue and Customs this morning welcomed the Secretary General of the World Customs Organisation – WCO – Kunio Mikuriya on hisRead More - 2 days ago, 18 Jul 19, 2:57pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 17/07/2019 Earlier this week foreign media had reported Tonga was putting its hand up to host the 2027 Pacific Games but this morning Tonga SportsRead More - 3 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 7:09pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 17/07/2019 Police in Nukunuku are currently searching for the driver of the vehicle that hit the power pole in Ha’akame early this morning. Acting SuperintendentRead More - 3 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 7:01pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 17/07/2019 The CEO of Fisheries Dr Tu’ikolongahau Halafihi says the harvesting of sea cucumber in Tonga is pending while awaiting a report from the PacificRead More - 3 days ago, 17 Jul 19, 6:56pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 16/07/2019 Hundreds gathered at the Lea’aetohi Grounds in Ha’apai to welcome Their Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u along with members of the royalRead More - 4 days ago, 16 Jul 19, 3:31pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 16/07/2019 The Competent Authority has approved the new petroleum prices for the month which shows a significantly drop, it the news prices were effective today.Read More - 4 days ago, 16 Jul 19, 3:30pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 16/07/2019 The government of New Zealand is funding a special program for Tonga focusing on literacy and numeracy for government primary school levels. NZ’s HighRead More - 4 days ago, 16 Jul 19, 3:29pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 16/07/2019 The ministry of Agriculture, Foods, and Forestry have announced that there has been a change to the dates for the Royal Agriculture Show inRead More - 4 days ago, 16 Jul 19, 3:27pm -
