Tonga

There are hopes that a formal meeting of journalists from Tonga and Papua New Guinea last week will lead to the development of a collective media voice in the Pacific. Audio

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck in the hours of the Monday morning centred 79 kilometres south-southeast of Pangai in the Ha'apai group of islands.

Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Office says there have been no reports of damage in the kingdom after a magnitude 7 earthquake.

RNZ Pacific correspondent Kalafi Moala says the strategic planning meeting in the Kingdom allowed people to air their ideas and things that they have experienced.

Dr Patricia Tupou's research explores Tongan women's struggles for freedom and land rights.

The Tongan government declared a dengue fever outbreak last month.

A new creative hub in West Auckland is helping to preserve Tongan culture through song and dance.

The government of Tonga, led by Prime Minister Dr 'Aisake Eke and formed at the end of last year, is holding its first national development summit in Nuku'alofa.

The complex, which cost more than US$25 million, includes the Tonga High School Indoor Stadium, an international-standard rugby field, netball and tennis courts, and an aquatics center.

The comments come after the Tongan government ordered a review of the domestic carrier's operations and financial standing, with the view to winding up the company.