Tonga

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.

The country's health ministry says that just over half of cases are from Vava'u.

A Tongan family whose eldest son is seriously ill say they have been left broken as they fight an order for deportation.

Tonga Rugby Union CEO Aisea 'Aholelei said it was sad losing the match, but there were concerns the "installation of floodlights being delayed...would affect the 6pm kick off".

Prime Minister Aisake 'Eke's government is initiating a review of the operations of Lulutai Airlines, Tonga's only domestic airline, with a possibility that the company may be wound up.