71 candidates for Tonga's General Election

By Katalina Siasau A total of 71 candidates have registered for Tonga's general election in November, with all 17 incumbents standing, when registration closed yesterday, 9 October at 3:00 pm. The Tongatapu 8 and 9 constituencies have the highest...

Candidates confirmed for Tonga election

A Tonga Electoral Commission banner with the message: "Vote so you can be counted". Photo: Tonga Electoral Commission Eighteen nobles have registered for the upcoming Tonga general election on 20 November. Registration of candidates closed in...

Pacific government administration summit coming to Tonga

The Government is currently preparing to host some of the high-level officials and ministers from member countries of the Pacific Community – SPC. The 55th meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations, as well as...

5 Things to Know on the 10-Year Anniversary of Japan Beating the Springboks

In the cold months of the Northern Hemisphere, the world’s best rugby sides return for what may prove the most consequential November window in a decade. Beyond pride, reputation and northern bragging rights, the coming month will go a long way to...

Journee Tonga’s 4 TDs lead Leuzinger to win over Palos Verdes at SoFi Stadium

Leuzinger’s senior Mason Miller hauls in a pass for a touchdown run against Palos Verdes at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer) Leuzinger’s Fakaanga Vanisi (40) deflects an...

Journee Tonga helps lift Leuzinger to victory over Palos Verdes at SoFi Stadium

With back-to-back wins over Palos Verdes and Inglewood, Leuzinger High’s football team has vaulted to the top of the Bay League hierarchy. On Thursday night, despite losing quarterback Russell Sekona to a fractured hand in the second quarter,...

Fotofili elected unopposed as Noble MP for Ongo Niua, marking start of Tonga’s general election

The 2025 general election in Tonga has officially begun with Fotofili confirmed as the Noble Representative for the Ongo Niua constituency—after standing as the sole candidate. Some of the people’s representative candidates (L-R): Former Minister...

'Asking for help is not a weakness': Tongan researcher on mental health awareness

As Aotearoa marks Mental Health Awareness Week, a Tongan academic is calling for mental health services to better reflect Pacific perspectives. The national theme, Top Up Together, emphasises that a shared, community-based approach to wellbeing...

2050 strategy to be endorsed in the Cook Islands, Tonga to be the next host for PIF Leaders Meeting

The implementation plan for the 2050 strategy is being finalised and will be endorsed by Forum leaders during their convening in the Cook Islands next month. Pacific Islands Forum Director of Governance and Engagement, Sione Tekiteki said the 52nd...

League: Tonga names star-studded men's and women's teams for Pacific Championships

Tonga and Jason Taumalolo against New Zealand during the Pacific Championships last year. Photo: Facebook / Tonga Rugby League Tonga Rugby League (TRL) is calling on all Tongans to unite behind their national teams named to compete in the upcoming...

St Helens target named in Kristian Woolf’s Tonga squad for Pacific Championships

St Helens target Siliva Havili has been named in Kristian Woolf’s 21-man Tonga squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships. 32-year-old hooker Havili is now on the open market having departed NRL outfit South Sydney Rabbitohs. Super League...

Chinese Navy hospital ship completes medical service to Fiji, heads for Tonga

SUVA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Navy hospital ship "Silk Road Ark," which is on "Mission Harmony-2025," successfully completed a seven-day friendly visit and humanitarian medical service to Fiji and set off for Tonga on Wednesday. During its...

Meningitis Day: raising awareness in Tongan and Samoan languages

The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand launched new Tongan and Samoan editions of its educational coloring book ahead of World Meningitis Day on 5 October. The new bilingual editions, which include the Tongan and Samoan languages aim to...

Kiwis: How Warriors’ young gun Leka Halasima was torn between New Zealand and Tonga

“We had players in our wider [30-man] squad that are in other squads,” he told the Herald. “Players that were born here or players that have grown up in New Zealand. But at the end of the day, I had to pick the best 21 and I feel like I’ve done...

Daily Breeze Boys Athlete of the Week: Journee Tonga, Leuzinger

Daily Breeze Boys Athlete of the Week Name: Journee Tonga School: Leuzinger Sport: Football Year: Senior Noteworthy: Tonga rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns and added 58 receiving yards and a touchdown in Leuzinger’s 43-32 win over...

THE PARTY PRESIDENT OF 3RD LIBERATION MOVEMENT MR ENOCK ROOSEVELT TONGA SAYS HE WILL ENGAGE OVER 50 OPPOSITION PARTIES SO THAT THEY CAN FIELD ONE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN 2026 

THE PARTY PRESIDENT OF 3RD LIBERATION MOVEMENT MR ENOCK ROOSEVELT TONGA SAYS HE WILL ENGAGE OVER 50 OPPOSITION PARTIES SO THAT THEY CAN FIELD ONE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN 2026 He writes: Please note that I have started an all inclusive...

Charted: Which Economies are Most Dependent on Remittances?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Which Economies are Most Dependent on Remittances? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a...

Bilingual books in Samoan and Tongan language launched as part of World Meningitis Day

Photo: Supplied As part of World Meningitis Day (Oct 5), the Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa has released bilingual Samoan and Tongan editions of The Meningitis Colouring Book, making the resource more accessible to Pacific families. Originally...

Orchids upbeat

THE Orchids have fallen short in their Pacific Bowl Championship campaign, but their spirits remain high in anticipation for Saturday’s clash against Tonga in Port Moresby. Skipper Elsie Albert says the mood in the camp is positive, with the...

Star Tigers duo headline injury-depleted Fiji team — Pac Champs squads

New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa have named their star-studded squads for the upcoming Pacific Championships competition. Kiwis head coach Stacey Jones has called on veteran playmaker Kieran Foran, who returns to the squad after announcing his...