Pacific Region • TongaTonga unveils Pacific Islands Forum theme, as other Pacific territories' membership blockedThe theme for this year’s forum has been announced, as Tonga prepares to host and chair regional discussions by Pacific leaders in August, but which Pacific territories want in on the action?Khalia StrongWed, 17 Apr
Pacific Region • TongaTonga hosts Commonwealth secretary-generalAfter her recent visit to Samoa Baroness Scotland, the first woman to serve as secretary-general, will meet with the Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku and members of the government.RNZ PacificTue, 02 Apr
Society • TongaTongan muslim advocates for open conversations on faith and unityEimaan Hamid shares her journey as a Tongan muslim, discussing the important month of Ramadan and emphasising the need for open conversations on faith for a path towards unity. Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 02 Apr
Pacific Region • TongaTonga PM resigns as defence minister after meeting with King, makes room for noblePrime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has reportedly stepped down from his defence portfolio to make way for a noble to assume the position.RNZ PacificTue, 26 Mar
Sports • Tonga‘They treat us like mindless monkeys’: Community leader’s furious exit from NZR advisory groupTonga community leader Pakilau Manase Lua resigned from New Zealand Rugby’s Pasifika Advisory Group last night just months after NZR’s Pasifika Strategy launch. Matt ManukuoFri, 22 Mar
Pacific Region • TongaTongan ex-PM praises Kingdom’s land tenure system as superior to neighboursLord Feleti Sevele on gender roles when it comes to land ownership in Tonga and recalling the Kingdom’s decision not to ratify CEDAWAlakihihifo VailalaFri, 22 Mar
Sports • Samoa • Tonga • Cook IslandsOFC says players outside the country give an edge as Sāmoa inch closer to men's Nations CupFollowing a 4-1 victory against Tonga, Sāmoa sets their sights on their last match against the Cook Islands this weekend, determining if they qualify for the Nations CupAui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 21 Mar
Pacific Region • TongaNew research could help Tonga be better prepared for climate changeLord Fakafanua says findings in a new report has many possible benefits for the Kingdom’s government and its people.Alakihihifo VailalaSun, 17 Mar
Language & Culture • TongaHow Captain Cook’s sketches are helping to revive ancient Tongan instrumentsA Tongan artist is combining his skills as a cabinet maker and his passion for music to revive the art of ancient Tongan instruments. Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 08 Mar
Pacific Region • TongaTonga's only female minister on why women can't own land in the KingdomTourism and Foreign Affairs Minister, Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu discusses women’s rights in Tonga and her hopes for the upcoming generation of Pacific women in power. Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 05 Mar