Language & Culture • TongaThe Tongan language finds a place in diaries, music and classrooms From a new bilingual diary in Aotearoa to a first song written entirely in Tongan, Pacific communities are finding everyday ways to keep Lea Faka-Tonga alive. Cedric TausingaThu, 03 Sep
Pacific Region • Tonga • PalauTonga emerges as key beneficiary of new US Pacific investment pushThe kingdom is set to benefit from energy security, government technology and digital infrastructure.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauThu, 03 Sep
Environment • TongaPacific urged to protect 'whale highways' that link the region's watersLeaders, scientists and advocates want countries to work together to protect the ocean routes used by whales, tuna, turtles and other marine life. Cedric TausingaWed, 02 Sep
Election • Tonga‘I’m a disruptor’: Māori-Tongan community worker is taking on Ōtāhuhu for the GreensTe Whatanui Leka Skipwith says years working with South Auckland youth and families have pushed him to seek political change, with cost of living and housing at the top of his list.Christine RovoiFri, 28 Aug
Sports • TongaTongan prop Saula Ma’u’s All Blacks dream comes true in Ellis Park thriller against Lions The 26-year-old fought back tears after making his All Blacks debut in a 41-35 comeback win over the Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. PMN NewsWed, 26 Aug
Community • TongaUtah Tongan leaders planning community response after fatal shooting at funeralCommunity leaders are looking at a town hall to help address violence and conflict after a fatal shooting at a Tongan funeral left one young man dead and his twin brother critically injured.PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug
Community • TongaUtah shooting: Call for Tongan community to reject shame, reclaim its cultural valuesRichard Wolfgramm says the fatal shooting at a Tongan funeral should prompt healing and reflection, not collective shame, as he calls for greater support for families carrying generational trauma.Christine RovoiWed, 19 Aug
Politics • TongaTongan leader backs ‘renewed blood’ as 3 ministers join CabinetPrime Minister Lord Fakafanua says the reshuffle is about bringing in new ideas and experience, with one of the youngest ministers now in charge of Finance.Christine RovoiMon, 17 Aug
Language & Culture • TongaFrom Ōtara to Elam: A Tongan artist's journey comes full circle homeAs Tonga Language Week begins across Aotearoa, Dr Sione Faletau is celebrating family, culture and an education that gave him a second chance.PMN NewsSun, 16 Aug
Pacific Region • Tonga'Welcome Home': Tonga government launches first national policy to support returneesBuilt with the voices of returnees themselves, the new strategy aims to replace stigma with compassion and help people rebuild their lives in the Pacific island kingdom.PMN NewsThu, 06 Aug
