SubCom Reliance completes successful repair of Tonga Cable System TelecompaperSubCom announced that its cable ship SubCom Reliance successfully completed the repair of two Tongan submarine cables. The Tonga Cable and the Tonga ... - 6 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 9:02am -
Prince Harry had the best reaction to sitting in a shrine for Meghan Markle on Valentine’s Day goodtoknowPrince Harry was in Norway for Valentine's Day but he still paid an unusual tribute to his wife on the day of love. - 14 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 1:00am -
PIANGO pans seabed mining Radio New ZealandThe Pacific Islands Association of Non-Government Organisations (PIANGO) has called on regional governments to recognise the risks of seabed mining. - 14 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 12:53am -
22 tropical cyclone alerts in a week, a first for Tonga Met Matangi TongaIn the span of one week, Tonga experienced a rare occurrence of four extreme tropical weather systems, one after another passing through the group, when ... - 14 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 12:28am -
Cannabis plants seized Matangi TongaNo arrest has been made in the seizure of 29 cannabis plants from a bush allotment at Fonongahina near Sia'atoutai on February 12. - 14 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 12:21am -
Kasete out of World Ski Championship due to rule change Matangi TongaA late qualification rule change will keep Tongan skier, Kasete Naufahu Skeen out of the 2019 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in Åre, Sweden. - 15 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 12:08am -
Men arrested after FB post with guns and grenade Matangi TongaTwo men have been arrested after photos of them holding firearms and what appeared to be a grenade were posted on Facebook. - 15 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 12:08am -
Man arrested with cannabis and ammunition Matangi TongaA 26-year-old man was arrested with cannabis seeds and ammunition at a bush allotment in Havelu on February 12. - 15 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 12:08am -
Still going bananas after 30 years Pacific Business News (Honolulu)By James Charisma. John Enomoto remembers when, more than 30 years ago, Gary Budlong returned to Hawaii from a trip in the South Pacific with a container ... - 17 hours ago, 14 Feb 19, 10:03pm -
Sport: Tongan skier upbeat despite early World Champs exit Radio New ZealandTongan skier Kasete Naufahu Skeen is staying positive despite a late rule change denying him a place in the men's giant slalom main race at the Alpine World ... - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 19, 4:14pm -
Chinese medical professionals volunteer in Tonga Matangi TongaFree medical services by Chinese medical teams are being provided in Nuku'alofa, under a two-year volunteer program that began last year. By Eleanor Gee. - 2 days ago, 13 Feb 19, 10:47pm -
Lady who had pepper inserted into her Tonga narrates her ordeal GHANA PAGEA few days ago a 24-year-old lady identified as Favour Ada, a commercial sex worker, had pepper inserted into her tonga after she was accused of stealing an ... - 2 days ago, 13 Feb 19, 5:43am -
Tama Tonga Defends Jay White’s Leadership Of Bullet Club SEScoopsNew Japan's "Bad Boy" Tama Tonga has come to the defense of his stablemate, and Bullet Club leader, "Switchblade" Jay White. - 2 days ago, 13 Feb 19, 2:55am -
Tonga can benefit from deep sea resources Matangi TongaThere's a possibility that Tonga will be able to benefit from its deep sea resources because of the regime that has been established by the law of the sea. - 3 days ago, 13 Feb 19, 12:46am -
Tonga on track to reach renewable energy target Matangi TongaTonga's aim to reach 50% of renewable energy by 2020 is on track said Tonga Power Ltd CEO, Seti Chen. “The goal of renewable energy is to reduce our ... - 3 days ago, 12 Feb 19, 11:50pm -
Intimate Portraits of Tonga's Deportees VICE"These guys, they've been through a lot in life, and I feel like it comes through in their faces." - 3 days ago, 12 Feb 19, 8:00pm -
Pacific News Minute: Tonga Considers Name for New Island HawaiipublicradioTwo years ago, we reported on a new island in the South Pacific that reminded scientists at NASA of volcanoes on Mars. One of those scientists got an. - 3 days ago, 12 Feb 19, 12:28pm -
Tama Tonga Fires Back At Critics Of Bullet Club's New Leader Jay White, Talks Launch Of AEW Wrestling Inc.Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5… - 3 days ago, 12 Feb 19, 11:32am -
Tonga mostly unscathed by Cyclone Neil Radio New ZealandThe Tonga Red Cross says Cyclone Neil and it's associated low depression brought a lot of rain but left houses and property unscathed. - 5 days ago, 10 Feb 19, 7:49pm -
Tropical cyclone Neil weakens, Tonga lifts warning - Tonga ReliefWebTonga's Meteorological *Service* has downgraded tropical cyclone Neil to a tropical disturbance after the system weakened. Read more on Radio New Zealand ... - 6 days ago, 9 Feb 19, 6:54pm -
PM speaks at NZ's Waitangi Day celebration in Tonga Matangi TongaThe 179th Anniversary of New Zealand's National Day, Waitangi Day was celebrated on February 6, at the High Commissioner's residence, Va'epopua, ... - 6 days ago, 9 Feb 19, 6:05pm -
The Fate of Tonga’s Criminal Returnees VICEWe talked to criminal deportees who have little support to prevent them from reverting to a life of crime. - 7 days ago, 8 Feb 19, 1:57pm -
Life finds a way: ‘New’ Tongan island already teeming with birds and flowers (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) RTNASA scientists researching a brand new island that was created in the aftermath of a violent volcanic eruption in 2014 have discovered numerous fo… - 7 days ago, 8 Feb 19, 5:48am -
Tonga sends patients to India for cancer surgeries Matangi TongaA first group of five Tongan patients who under went serious surgical operations in India are returning to Tonga this month, and this year more Tongan patients ... - 8 days ago, 7 Feb 19, 9:02pm -
Pacific Update with Barbara Dreaver: A Tongan island captures NASA's interest, Chinese fashion label slammed for cultural appropriation TVNZ1 NEWS' Pacific correspondent has the latest news from around the Pacific. - 8 days ago, 7 Feb 19, 8:05pm -
Strong winds and rough seas batter Tonga Matangi TongaTwo Tongan Navy patrol boats were moved out from Masefield Naval Base at Touliki to anchor in deeper water offshore this morning, as a low pressure system ... - 8 days ago, 7 Feb 19, 7:15pm -
Tongan alpine skier at World Championships Matangi TongaKasete Skeen (36) will compete at 2019 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in Åre, Sweden aiming to become Tonga's first Olympic alpine skier. - 8 days ago, 7 Feb 19, 6:10pm -
Tropical depression near Tonga likely to develop into cyclone Radio New ZealandA tropical depression near Tonga is likely to develop into a cyclone by Friday night. - 9 days ago, 6 Feb 19, 8:38pm -
NRL step in to stop Queensland poaching Tonga forward Jason Taumalolo for Origin Stuff.co.nzAn ambitious move to get Tonga forward Jason Taumalolo into a Queensland State of Origin jersey has been scuppered by the NRL. Australia's Courier-Mail ... - 9 days ago, 6 Feb 19, 11:26am -
Ukuma Ta'ai: Huddersfield Giants are kept waiting over Tonga international's new visa BBC SportHuddersfield are having to wait to play Tonga international Ukuma Ta'ai this season because of the back-row forward's application for a new visa. Ta'ai,… - 9 days ago, 6 Feb 19, 11:19am -
Five charged with murder of US Tongan Matangi TongaFive men have been charged with murder in the death of Sione Feimoefiafi (49) who was fatally injured in a beating at and outside the Tali'eva Bar in broad ... - 10 days ago, 6 Feb 19, 1:00am -
Tama Tonga Reveals Which WWE Talents He'd Be Interested In Having Join The Bullet Club Wrestling Inc.Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video… - 11 days ago, 5 Feb 19, 1:00am -
Tongans seek answers for major comms outage Radio New ZealandTonga's government and business community say they want answers from the country's internet providers after a two-week outage. - 12 days ago, 3 Feb 19, 7:57pm -
Internet back at full strength in Tonga after 2 week blackout Radio New ZealandA two-week internet blackout that has significantly hampered communication and crippled businesses in Tonga has finally ended, with a full internet *service* ... - 14 days ago, 2 Feb 19, 1:00am -
Tonga's internet connection to be fully restored Saturday Matangi TongaTonga's broken international submarine fibre optic cable should be fixed by midday tomorrow, if all goes to plan, according to the operations team on board the ... - 15 days ago, 1 Feb 19, 1:00am -
Tonga Sisters KHON2Move over Jackson Five! The Tonga Sisters are making a big name for themselves in the music world. - 15 days ago, 1 Feb 19, 1:00am -
Mate Ma'a Tonga players start for Leeds in Super League Matangi TongaMate Ma'a Tonga players, Konrad Hurrell and Tui Lolohea have been named in the starting line-up for their first Super League game this weekend after signing ... - 15 days ago, 31 Jan 19, 11:19pm -
Could You Last 11 Days Without the Internet? Tonga Finds Out the Hard Way The New York TimesSince a fiber-optic cable was severed on Jan. 20, contact with the outside world has been difficult for residents of the remote island nation. - 16 days ago, 31 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Hopes Tonga cable can be repaired before weekend Radio New ZealandA repair vessel, the cable maintenance ship Reliance, has begun work on the severed Tonga undersea cable which had connected the country with the outside ... - 17 days ago, 30 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Second cut found in Tonga Cable as Digicel connectivity returns ZDNetMobile network in Tonga returns thanks to SES Networks satellites. - 17 days ago, 30 Jan 19, 1:00am -
The Texas Film Showcase Presents: ‘From Tonga’ Texas MonthlyFilmmaker Huay-Bing Law explores how Tongan immigrants revitalized the local high school football team in Euless. - 18 days ago, 29 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Tonga coping well as can be expected - govt official Radio New ZealandThe Tonga government says the country is coping as well as it possibly can with a cut to its internet and phone links with the outside. - 18 days ago, 29 Jan 19, 1:00am -
England prop Mako Vunipola reveals he copies Tonga star Jason Taumalolo Stuff.co.nzEngland prop Mako Vunipola says fellow Tongan Jason Taumalolo is one of his inspirations outside rugby. - 18 days ago, 29 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Tonga's active role in China's Belt and Road Initiative Matangi TongaTonga is currently playing an active role in China's Belt and Road Initiative, Lopeti Senituli, a personal adviser to the Prime Minister, Hon. 'Akilisi Pohiva, told ... - 19 days ago, 28 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Arrcus looks to 400G future, Tonga stuck on satellite connection, and Linux Foundation's new edge computing effort The RegisterRoundup Relative newcomer Arrcus wants to help networking upstarts follow the industry's juggernauts into the 400Gbps Et… - 19 days ago, 28 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Tonga returns to Sevens Series with two wins in Hamilton Matangi TongaTonga managed to win two games in its first outing this year in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton on the weekend, after being absent from the ... - 19 days ago, 28 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Tonga put “into digital isolation” Matangi TongaDigicel Tonga's CEO Francis Thomsen said today that the outage in the submarine cable network that connects the Kingdom to the outside world has put “the ... - 19 days ago, 28 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Donated VSATs to help Tonga coms in case of natural disaster Matangi TongaTonga is being assisted to restore communications that can be used during natural disasters, MEIDECC stated Friday, and also advised the public to note that ... - 20 days ago, 27 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Tonga 7s squad announced for NZ Sevens Matangi TongaTonga has announced its squad, led by Captain Tana Fotofili, for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton, New Zealand, which kicks off tomorrow, ... - 22 days ago, 25 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Undersea cable damage wipes out most Internet access in Tonga islands Ars TechnicaThe island nation of Tonga lost its primary connection to the Internet when an undersea fiber cable was damaged Sunday, forcing Tonga to rely on a satellite ... - 22 days ago, 25 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Tonga no closer to repairing severed undersea Internet cable - Tech News The Star OnlineTonga's struggle to maintain contact with the outside world continued Jan 25 with no start yet to repairing a crucial undersea cable which was severed five day… - 22 days ago, 25 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Tonga works on ocean Act Matangi TongaA legal workshop to draft an Act for Tonga's Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) which will oversee its ocean space was discussed by legal advisers and policy experts ... - 22 days ago, 25 Jan 19, 1:00am -
How a Tongan revolution has transformed a small English club into promotion contenders RugbyPassFour Tongan internationals headed by ex-Northampton prop Soane Tonga'uhia are powering a small Bedfordshire club towards the second division of English… - 22 days ago, 25 Jan 19, 1:00am -
Tonga sent back to 'dark ages' after underwater Internet cable severed Fox NewsResidents of the South Pacific nation of Tonga are experiencing a total Internet shutdown after an underwater cable which connects the island to the rest of the ... - 23 days ago, 24 Jan 19, 1:00am -
The founders of Sweet's Hawaiian Grill are originally from Tonga (Mom, whose name is Sweet) and Samoa (Dad), and they lived in Hawaii before moving to Provo for law school. Missing the cuisine of the ... - 9 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 5:27am -
The call comes as Pacific governments met in Tonga this week to discuss their hopes of exploiting minerals on the ocean floor. PIANGO executive director Emele Duituturaga said seabed mining threatened ... - 10 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 4:45am -
The countries that had Greece at the top of their destination keyword search list were North Macedonia, Albania, Mozambique, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Liberia and Tonga. Greece was the second favorite de... - 10 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 4:10am -
Former local teaches in Tonga DALLAS TWP. — John Eisenhauer, formerly of Dupont, worked with Misericordia University students in the Government, Law and National Security Club who recently sent a care ... - 12 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 2:30am -
There were three Kings in town this last week and while the cream of Māori business dined with the Māori King and his guest the King of Tonga, across town I had an audience with New Zealand's favourit... - 13 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 1:32am -
SubCom announced that its cable ship SubCom Reliance successfully completed the repair of two Tongan submarine cables. The Tonga Cable and the Tonga Domestic Cable were damaged on 20 January. SubCom R... - 14 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 1:07am -
Recently, a digital blackout in Tonga caused by the severing of the country’s only undersea cable generated widespread recognition of the submerged systems our connected world depends upon. Not many p... - 14 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 12:28am -
Former local teaches in Tonga DALLAS TWP. — John Eisenhauer, formerly of Dupont, worked with Misericordia University students in the Government, Law and National Security Club who recently sent a care ... - 14 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 12:26am -
The underwater fiber-optic cable between the city of Suva, the capital of the Republic of Fiji; and Nukualofa, the capital of Tonga, was suddenly cut Jan. 20. Tonga’s 10-gigabits-per-second high-speed ... - 15 hours ago, 14 Feb 19, 11:21pm -
England’s opening pool match is against Tonga on Sunday September 22, just four days later and England take on USA at the Kobe Misaki Stadium on September 26. England’s two toughest pool matches are a... - 16 hours ago, 14 Feb 19, 10:48pm -
And the expectant father was seen a few times without a tie during the royal tour through Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji last year. - 18 hours ago, 14 Feb 19, 9:08pm -
Have you ever dreamt of swimming in beautiful waters alongside the majestic giants of the ocean? If the is answer is yes, then why not head over to the Kingdom of Tonga to experience a once in a lifet... - 18 hours ago, 14 Feb 19, 9:04pm -
The Minister of Police, Hon. Māteni Tapueluelu said there appeared to be a “human factor” in the damage to the undersea cable that cut Tonga’s internet connection. Hon. Tapueluelu said an initial report has been submitted to Police which inclu… - 12 hours ago, 15 Feb 19, 2:37am -
by Radio New Zealand Tongan skier Kasete Naufahu Skeen is staying positive despite a late rule change denying him a place in the men’s giant slalom main race at the Alpine World Ski Champs. The 36-year-old finished 107th of 108 competitors who comp… - 20 hours ago, 14 Feb 19, 6:50pm -
by Radio New Zealand Anti-violence campaigners in Tonga say a recent fact-finding mission to Fiji has helped them become better soldiers in their fight against violence. Eleni Mone, of Families Free of Violence, said they explored service delivery mo… - 20 hours ago, 14 Feb 19, 6:26pm -
Tongan parents push their children into traditional areas of study at university because they do not see the commercial value in creativity, according to Tongan academic Dr Janet Tupou. Dr Tupou, who graduated from AUT in December, said her doctoral… - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 19, 4:21pm -
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 -
21st September 2018 On Monday 17 September 2018 a 35 year-old off-duty police officer was arrested at a house in Pelehake, after police received a complaint from the owner that a person had entered their house without permission.The police officer… - 20 Sep 18, 7:28pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 14/02/2019 The council of Kolomotu’a was yesterday fortunate to receive assistance from the Lion Club of Brisbane Australia. The assistance were 2 containers packed withRead More - 1 day ago, 14 Feb 19, 12:56pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 14/02/2019 The Newly appointed CEO of Tourism Sione Moala Mafi has set new goals to develop the tourism industry with innovative strategic plans. With theRead More - 1 day ago, 14 Feb 19, 12:51pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 14/02/2019 Various goods are on sale in Tonga at the moment to mark Valentine’s Day which is being celebrated across the world. Governor of Ha’apaiRead More - 1 day ago, 14 Feb 19, 12:48pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 14/02/2019 The Bishop of the Catholic Church Diocese of Tonga and Niue this morning highlighted the importance of being prepared in times of a naturalRead More - 1 day ago, 14 Feb 19, 12:46pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 13/02/2019 The tropical cyclone alert for Tonga from 10F, the latest in a series of Tropical Depressions that have been playing throughout the Tonga islandsRead More - 2 days ago, 13 Feb 19, 2:42pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 13/02/2019 The Ministry of Agriculture is seeking the most effective way to assist the people of Niuafo’ou to rapidly recover their main source of naturalRead More - 2 days ago, 13 Feb 19, 2:41pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 13/02/2019 It is no surprise that HRH Princess Latufuipeka continues to seek ways to financially assist the elderlies in Tonga through her project Manatu kiRead More - 2 days ago, 13 Feb 19, 2:39pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 12/02/2019 MV ‘Onemato’s Captain denies reports that the vessel went aground yesterday at Nafanua harbour. He says there is no damage to the vessel andRead More - 3 days ago, 12 Feb 19, 12:13pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 12/02/2019 It has been reported from the outer islands that most of the damage recorded since last weekend from the various tropical depressions, is onRead More - 3 days ago, 12 Feb 19, 12:12pm -
Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 12/02/2019 With only a year to go, Tonga is still ambitious to reach its 50% renewable energy target by 2020. However at the moment, TongaRead More - 3 days ago, 12 Feb 19, 12:11pm -
