Tonga
China rejects claims of exploitation in Pacific
China's Ambassador to Tonga Cao Xiaolin has dismissed allegations that his government is exploiting the kingdom and other Pacific Island states.
Tonga resumes import tariffs as pandemic subsidies end
Tariffs on all imports into Tonga are being resumed today marking the end of a two-year tax holiday.
News in Tongan for 28 June 2022
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Samoan man charged with double murder; Namah says party members using violence will be dumped; Green Climate Fund says help is coming for Tonga and Nauru Covid numbers continue to soar
Mate Ma'a Tonga to field nine uncapped players in clash with Kiwis
Mate Ma'a Tonga is making a big move for Saturday's matchup against the Kiwis, with nine uncapped players to be fielded.
News in Tongan for 22 June 2022
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News in Tongan for 20 June 2022
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News in Tongan for 17 June 2022
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News in Tongan for 16 June 2022
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News in Tongan for 15 June 2022
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Tonga's vanilla crops show promise after dodging volcanic ash damage
Almost five months since the devastating eruption and tsunami in Tonga, farmers are rebuilding their crops and harvesting those that survived the event.
News in Tongan for 14 June 2022
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Tongan cabinet minister dies in Auckland hospital
A Tonga cabinet minister, who had been receiving medical treatment in New Zealand, died in Auckland City Hospital on Friday.
Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa again found guilty of election bribery
Tonga's former prime minister, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, has lost a second electoral petition for bribing voters ahead of last year's election. Audio
Tonga's Tu'i'onetoa loses second electoral petition
Tonga's former prime minister, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, has lost a second electoral petition for bribing voters ahead of last year's election.
News in Tongan for 10 June 2022
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News in Tongan for 9 June 2022
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News in Tongan for 8 June 2022
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Pacific civil society groups urge NZ to support a moratorium on deep sea mining
Representatives of Pacific civil society and conservation groups are calling on the New Zealand government to show regional leadership and support a moratorium on deep sea mining. Audio
News in Tongan for 7 June 2022
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