Tonga
Tribute to Sitiveni Halapua one of Tonga's greatest minds
Tonga lost one of its greatest minds last month, with the passing of Sitiveni Halapua. Dr Halapua, who was 73, was an academic who became a politician. Audio
Call for amnesty so overstayers can help with cyclone clean-up
Overstayers in cyclone-hit regions should be granted an amnesty, a Tongan community leader says. Audio
Concerns for RSE workers still missing after Cyclone
Approximately 91 Tongan RSE workers have been rescued or evacuated out of the 300 across Hawke's Bay in the central North Island during the severe flooding event that has brought parts of New Zealand… Audio
News in Tongan for 15 February 2023
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Tonga passes anti-corruption amendment bill
Sixteen years since it was first approved Tonga's parliament has finally passed legislation that will enable the establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption in the kingdom. Audio
Episode 2: Money and Mate Ma’a Tonga
Tongan players talk about tough choices and a huge gap in resources between powerful rugby nations and the Pacific. And they ask: ''Is this structural racism?" Audio
News in Tongan for 1 February 2023
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network. Audio
Tonga PM hopes 2023 will be a better year for the kingdom
Tonga's Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni Hu'akavameiliku enters his second year in power after a rocky start to his term. Audio
'Ofa Atu Tonga': New Zealand remembers volcanic eruption
This time last year Tongans around the world were desperately trying to call their loved ones at home immediately after hearing of the devastating Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption. Audio
Churches grateful on anniversary of Tonga eruption
Churches across Tonga commemorated the victims and struggles endured as a result of the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano one year ago.
Tonga eruption: 'The tsunami came, taking down the electric poles, trees' - survivor
On the first anniversary of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption two men share how they survived when they were unable to escape the tsunami that followed.
Dr Marta Ribó: mapping the seafloor of Hunga Tonga
One year ago today Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai erupted, causing a devasting tsunami to reach the island. To help us better predict wave forms created by volcanic eruptions in future, a group of… Audio
Tonga eruption: Why it was so violent, and what else we know a year on
Was this a new type of eruption we've never seen before? Was it a wake-up call? Yes and yes.
Marine geologists investigate connection between Hunga eruption and tsunami waves
Two New Zealand-based marine geologists have been studying the Hunga volcano, to learn more about how underwater volcanos cause tsunami waves.
Tonga volcano eruption: PM reflects ahead of one-year anniversary of disaster
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic volcanic eruption the Tongan prime minister reflects on its impact and the way forward. Audio
'We won't be going back': Vulnerable Tongan islanders resettle nearly a year after eruption
Two entire communities have been relocated to the Kingdom's main island of Tongatapu and third largest island, 'Eua.
Disabled face discrimination in Tonga according to survey.
Disabled people in Tonga are having to overcome the psychological barrier of discrimination, according to a survey.
Victims of Tonga volcano moving into new homes
Twenty-two displaced families of 'Atata Island, who were affected by the January 15 volcanic eruption and tsunamis, are due to move into their new homes, completed at Masilamea on Tongatapu.
Engineering students helping to restore drinking water
A group of student engineers at the University of Canterbury have recently returned from a trip to install drinking water systems at Tongan schools. Tim Dunshea was one of the engineering students… Audio
Road toll in Tonga more than doubles this year
Fourteen people have been killed on Tonga's roads this year, according to police records up to Wednesday, a big increase on last year.