Tonga chairs key IMF–World Bank talks in Washington

Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Valu Eke led Tonga’s agenda at the 56th WBG–IMF Governors meeting. During the third day of the 2025 World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., Tonga’s Prime Minister chaired the Southeast Asia Constituency...

‘Fit for a King’: Tonga’s NRL stars reconnect with heritage before Samoa showdown

The Tongan rugby league team’s Pacific Championships preparation turned into a celebration of heritage and pride. Players spent five days reconnecting with family, culture and community ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Samoa. From eating lobster...

SPC's first Tongan Director-General, Dr Paula Vivili

Dr. Paula Vivili is the first Tongan to be appointed Director-General of the Pacific Community (SPC), the Chair of the SPC’s 14th Pacific Community Conference, HRH Crown Prince, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, announced at the conclusion of the 14th...

John Tamihere | President of Te Pāti Māori on Party challenges

Role Funding: pijf-0044 Updates fromPresident of Te Pāti Māori. For the last several months, Te Pati Māori have gone from large highs to deep lows. The passing of much-loved MP, Tarsh Kemp, caused a by-election that saw Oriini Kaipara elected. An...

What happens when some of the NRL’s biggest stars spend a week in Tonga

“Addin Fonua-Blake went to the school he attended, so did Eli Katoa. Leka Halasima went back to the village where he was born, and [assistant coach] David Tangata-Toa visited the village where his father grew up,” Woolf said. “I went with Paul...

Ex-All Black is off to tackle school at the age of 33 after admitting ‘foul play which warranted a red card’

Ex-All Black Malakai Fekitoa will have to resort to tackle school – at the age of 33 – if he is to play some part with Tonga in their November series. The 2015 Rugby World Cup winner, who ended his 24-cap New Zealand career in 2017, has been...

Digicel backs Tonga grassroots league with $20k prize

Telecommunications firm Digicel has donated $20,000 in prizes to local rugby league competition. Local telecom provider Digicel Tonga sponsored the latest local rugby league competition, with CEO Christopher Manaog presenting prizes and cash...

Some of the NRL's biggest stars enjoyed returning to Tonga last week

Rugby league: Toa Samoa vows to bounce back against Tonga after Kiwis defeat

Casey McLean of the Kiwis scores his second try during New Zealand Kiwis v Toa Samoa, round 1 of the Pacific Championships at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday 19 October 2025. Photo: Fiona Goodall / Photosport Photo:...

Tonga’s new landing craft VOEA Late enters service

The Tonga Royal Navy has commissioned the newest landing craft VOEA Late in a ceremony held at the Masefield Naval Base. Credit: Australian High Commission; Kingdom of Tonga via Facebook The commissioning of VOEA Late is the latest demonstration...

Young Māori-Tongan woman wins council seat in Tararua shake-up

The Woodville native said it was a completely surreal feeling to find out she had made it. “I wasn’t too sure how to react really,” she said. “Like, how do you act in these sort of instances? “It’s definitely a first for me. I had never attended...

Orchids say two losses are a simple fix, eye stronger return against Tonga

The PNG Orchids believe their back-to-back defeats are a simple fix and remain confident of bouncing back when they face Tonga next weekend in the Pacific Championships. After going down to Australia in the PM's XIII Match and the Cook Islands in...

Pacific news in brief for 28 October

Angau Memorial Hospital (file image) Photo: RNZI Papua New Guinea Power outages in Papua New Guinea is affecting Angau Memorial General Hospital in Lae, Morobe province, the regional hospital's chief executive says. The National newspaper reports...

Harold Matthews, Lisa Fiaola, SG Ball, Tarsha Gale — 2026 NSWRL Junior Reps squads

The 2026 NSWRL Junior Reps season is beginning to ramp up with teams squads starting to form ahead of the pre-season. The best young men and women’s talent will again be on show in the U17s and U19s competitions, which kick off in February next...

Patriots veteran defender ‘good’ after injury scare in win over Browns

FOXBORO — Patriots defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, one of the Patriots’ most surprising free-agent standouts, didn’t finish Sunday’s win over the Browns with a knee injury. Tonga spoke to reporters Monday and said that “everything’s good” with his...

21-year-old Māori-Tongan rangatahi secures council seat in rural Tararua

Tararua District Council Māori Ward Councillor Keshaan Te Waaka. Photo: Supplied/Keshaan Te Waaka Keshaan Te Waaka, 21, has secured the Tamaki nui-a-rua Māori ward at the Tararua District Council, unseating incumbent Naioma Chase in a close race....

Paula Vivili first Tongan named SPC Director-General

Dr Paula Vivili has been appointed Director-General of the Pacific Community (SPC), the first Tongan to hold the post. His Royal Highness Tupouto‘a ‘Ulukalala, chairing the 14th SPC Conference in Nuku‘alofa, announced Vivili as the organisation’s...

Tama Tonga sends a five-word message after returning to WWE and joining The MFT

Tama Tonga sent a five-word message after returning to WWE and joining forces with MFT. The faction stood tall over Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura on last week's SmackDown. Tonga aligned himself with Solo Sikoa post-WrestleMania XL and joined the...

Robert Toia reveals emotional reaction to Tonga call-up ahead of Pacific Championships bow

Robert Toia’s decision to represent Tonga at this year’s Pacific Championships has been a deeply emotional one, not just for him, but for his entire family. The Sydney Roosters centre, fresh off a breakout NRL season and a Queensland Origin...

King welcomes Mate Ma'a Tonga at Royal Palace

MMT captain and co-captain, Addin Fonua-Blake and Jason Taumalolo greet the King. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 17 October 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga. By Katalina Siasau HM King Tupou VI welcomed Mate Ma'a Tonga to the Royal Palace on 17 October, granting an...