Tonga King urges to ‘vote wisely’ as parliament term ends ahead of November poll

The Tongan Legislative Assembly has formally closed its 2024-2025 session Wednesday ahead of the general election next month. In a brief soft-closing ceremony, three nobles, Lord Tu‘iha‘ateiho, Lord Ve‘ehala and Lord Luani, delivered the address...

Tonga edges closer towards pivotal general election

By Jean Marc ‘Ake, USP intern The November general election in Tonga is just around the corner and all 71 registered candidates’ campaigning efforts are well in motion. While some have sat down face to face with their respective constituents...

Updated Team Lists: Tonga vs Samoa – Week 2, Pacific Championships 2025

Fulltime: Cook Islands Moana Triumphs 42-24 Over Resilient Tonga

The Cook Islands Moana clinched a decisive victory over Tonga in a rollercoaster match at the Santos National Football Stadium, ultimately running out 42-24 winners in their opening clash of the 2025 Women's Pacific Championships. The game proved...

Time for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL

Cook Islands Moana Lead Early Against Tonga XIII in Pacific Championships Opener

​The opening match of the 2025 Women’s Pacific Championships is currently underway at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, with the Cook Islands Moana taking an early lead over Tonga XIII. Under grueling hot conditions, both sides are...

Women’s Pacific Championships Highlights: Cook Islands Moana v Tonga XIII

'There is not equality': Tonga coach urges NRL to act

"Australia are still given a lot better conditions than what we are. You look at squad numbers, flying business class, kits, level of motels, being able to take over referees ... there are a whole lot of ways that it is still not equal.

England’s Vunipola brothers set for shock Rugby World Cup return with Tonga

England brothers Mako and Billy Vunipola could be set to switch international allegiances, with the duo eyeing roles with Tonga at the next Rugby World Cup. Mako, it is being reported by RugbyPass, is eyeing a coaching role with the Polynesian...

Fans await iconic Pacific clash, Tonga vs Samoa

Felise Kaufusi with fans and family parading in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 17 October 2025. Photo: Tonga Rugby League. Tonga XIII formally known as Mate Ma’a Tonga is set to take on the Toa Samoa in a highly anticipated match at Suncorp Stadium in...

Tonga’s Tourism Sector Takes First Steps toward Phasing out Single-Use Plastics and Strengthening Agritourism

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), through the Government of Australia-funded Pacific Ocean Litter Project (POLP), joined forces to support the Pacific tourism...

Tongan debut looms for Robert To’ia in high-stakes Sāmoa clash

Robert To’ia says receiving the call to represent Tonga in this year’s Pacific Championships is “pretty surreal”. To’ia is preparing for his debut in this weekend’s match against Sāmoa. Tonga take on Sāmoa on Sunday in the second round of the...

Tongan torpedo Taumalolo ready for deployment in the red sea

A fresh and fit Jason Taumalolo will be out to make the most of his ‘luck’ to gain Tonga selection when he sets the tone against Samoa in front of what’s expected to be a record crowd for the Pacific rivalry on Sunday. The 32-year-old managed only...

Tonga advances sustainable mining practices and environmental governance

The Kingdom of Tonga has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its environmental governance framework following the successful completion of a comprehensive five-day workshop on terrestrial aggregate mining guidelines and Environmental...

How Australian fans reacted to Fifita’s Tonga defection

Moment Andrew Fifita realised magnitude of his decision to represent Tonga

Andrew Fifita’s dad’s wholesome reaction to Tonga defection

Andrew Fifita on his defection to Tonga

Tonga, World Bank agree action plan to boost project delivery

Tonga and the World Bank have committed to a time-bound action plan following their latest portfolio review. The government of Tonga and the World Bank held a joint Country Performance Portfolio Review (CPPR) earlier this month in Nuku‘alofa,...

A Volcano Erupted 6,000 Miles Away. Why Did It Shake the Ground 16,000 Feet Deep in Alaska?

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption on January 15, 2022, was one of the most powerful volcanic explosions ever recorded. Located in the South Pacific, the underwater volcano released energy equivalent to hundreds of Hiroshima-scale atomic...