News • TongaMiss Heilala embraces her calling to inspire Tonga’s futureSiosi’ana Taumoepeau embarks on a journey to uplift Tongan youth and bridge generational gaps through digital storytelling.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 10 Jul
Pacific Region • Fiji • TongaFiji welcomes Tonga's bid for a diplomatic mission in SuvaTongan King Tupou VI and Fijian President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu reaffirm their commitment to strengthen trade, agriculture, and regional solidarity.Elenoa TuragaiviuWed, 09 Jul
Politics • TongaGabriel Tupou pushes for Pacific voices in regional politicsLower Hutt’s first Tongan councillor is advocating for climate resilience and community wellbeing amid rising living costs.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 08 Jul
Pacific Region • Fiji • TongaTongan royals on historic visit to Fiji, strengthening ties and celebrating heritageFiji welcomes King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho as they prepare for the chiefly installation of the Tui Nayau in Lau later this week.Elenoa TuragaiviuTue, 08 Jul
Pacific Region • TongaSiosi’ana Taumoepeau crowned Miss HeilalaThe young Tongan beauty was born in Germany, spent her childhood in the United States and Canada, and has French heritage.Christine RovoiFri, 04 Jul
Entertainment • Aotearoa New Zealand • Sāmoa • Tonga‘Magic’ Mark Tui aims to impress ahead of 'Cold War' debutThe Sāmoan seeks to lead with heart and heritage as Pasifika pride enters a new era of pro-wrestling. Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterThu, 03 Jul
Language & Culture • Tonga • FijiTongan royals to celebrate age-old ties with Fiji at high chief’s installation ceremony It's been over 50 years since the last Tui Lau was installed, as royal family member Frederica Tuita highlights the historical ties between the Tongan and Fijian chiefly lines.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 02 Jul
News • Tonga • Aotearoa New ZealandLeitī study highlights unique intersectional experiences of LGBTQIA+ TongansNew research, led by clinical psychologist Penni Wolfgramm, explores the lives of 12 leitī in Aotearoa, challenging Western frameworks of queer identity and wellbeing.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 30 Jun
Pacific Mini Games 2025 • Aotearoa New Zealand • Tonga • PalauPasifika weightlifters carry NZ flag at Mini Games openingTui-Alofa Patolo and David Liti will lead Team Aotearoa in Koror, proudly representing their country and cultural heritage on the regional stage.PMN NewsSun, 29 Jun
Politics • TongaCalls for compassionate immigration reform, fairer pathways for NZ's Pacific familiesAn Auckland immigration consultant highlights the struggles of long-term Pacific residents facing a complex path to legal status in Aotearoa. Khalia StrongFri, 27 Jun
