Tonga
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.
News in Tongan for 21 December 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
The ongoing impact of the Hunga Tonga eruption
Almost a year on from Tonga's devastating undersea volcanic eruption, volcanologist Shane Cronin asseses the impact and implications for monitoring other Pacific fault lines. The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha… Audio
News in Tongan for 20 December 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 19 December 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 14 December 2022
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Tongan hospital has new lab to tackle covid and other diseases
A new pre-built laboratory to test Covid-19, opened at Vaiola Hospital in Tonga last week.
News in Tongan for 12 December 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 9 December 2022
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Speedy divorces, child marriages causing concern in Tonga
Tonga's Minister of Justice says the number of couples divorcing is increasing, with some marriages lasting as little as two weeks.
News in Tongan for 7 December 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 6 December 2022
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News in Tongan for 5 December 2022
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Tonga's disaster rebuilding woes
Questions are being asked in the Tonga Legislature about the lack of progress in relocating and rehousing the hundreds of people made homeless by the January eruption and tsunami. Audio
Czech Republic establishes honorary consulate in Tonga
Czech Republic establishes honorary consulate in Tonga. Audio
