Australia’s climate diplomacy in the Pacific enters a critical phase
Australia’s latest round of climate and energy diplomacy in the Pacific underscores a clear strategic intent to position Canberra as ...
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Australia’s climate diplomacy in the Pacific enters a critical phase
Australia’s latest round of climate and energy diplomacy in the Pacific underscores a clear strategic intent to position Canberra as ...
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January 29, 2026
POLITICS
The Trump Corollary To The Monroe Doctrine Reaches Venezuela
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January 27, 2026
POLITICS
ADB $10m grant aimed at protecting families and strengthening Tonga’s finances
ADB $10m grant to support families and tighten Tonga’s finances Nukuʻalofa — A US$10 million grant from the Asian Development Bank is expected ...
News Desk
January 27, 2026
OPINION
A Recipe for Risk: How Gaps in Food Safety Oversight Expose Communities
By Melino Maka Former Board Member, NZ Food Safety Authority | Developer of Umu Pasifika The recent decision by Pakuranga ...
OPINION
Commentary:Wasteful Battles: Antipodean Weaponization of Media Against Pacific Countries
By Tevita Motulalo In the complex theatre of Pacific geopolitics, much is made of “regional partnership” and “Pacific family” values. ...
Samsung Opens Tonga’s First Innovation Hub and Customer Service Centre
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December 3, 2025
Samsung Electronics has opened Tonga’s first Innovation Hub in Nuku’alofa, as well ...
Suspension of TAL CEO Brings Airport Dispute to a Head
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October 7, 2025
In the end, it wasn’t a jetliner that grounded operations at Fu’amotu ...
China Opens Belt and Road Media Forum With Calls for Greater Co-operation
News Desk
September 18, 2025
The Media Co-operation Forum on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) opened ...
Contrast in Cleavers: How New Zealand Rugby’s ‘Razor’ Decision Exposes a Double Standard in Pacific Coaching Patience
The recent, abrupt dismissal of All Blacks head coach Scott “Razor” Robertson by New Zealand Rugby (NZRU) reveals a ruthless, results-now ethos that stands in stark contrast to …
The Rise of Namoe: A New Chapter for a Young Talent with Tongan Roots
November 22, 2025
Namoe Gesa’s ascent through the ranks of Queensland rugby league ...
Tonga XIII Defeat Exposes Deeper Problems Beyond the Scoreboard
November 4, 2025
By Melino Maka | Tonga Independent News | 3 November ...
A Voyage of Hope: ‘Ark Silk Road’ Docks in Tonga, Strengthening Ties with China
Nuku’alofa: 15 Oct 2025: The arrival of China’s state-of-the-art naval hospital ship, the “Ark Silk Road,” in Nuku’alofa was met with celebration on October 13, 2025, as the …
Chinese Hospital Ship ‘Silk Road Ark’ to Provide Free Medical Services in Tonga
October 1, 2025
The Chinese naval hospital ship Silk Road Ark will arrive in Nuku‘alofa ...
Pacific Excellence in Action: Tongan Researcher Leading Clinical Innovation in Aotearoa
July 11, 2025
In a story that exemplifies the power of Pacific contribution ...
WTO Fisheries Subsidy Ban Takes Effect — What It Means for Tonga
The global fight against overfishing reached a milestone this week as the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) landmark Agreement on Fisheries ...
A Missed Opportunity for Tonga: What the Bezos Earth Fund Could Mean for Our Future
The Pacific has once again attracted global attention, this time with the announcement of more than US $37 million in ...
Taimi ke fufulu ‘a e Polisi kapau kuonau longo ko hono fakamanamana’i kinautolu he kau tila faito’o konatapu.
News Desk
January 28, 2026
Kuo faifai pea lea ‘a e Minisita Polisi maloloo Piveni Piukala ki he taha ‘o e ‘uhinga ‘oku faingata’a ai ‘a e tau’i ‘o e faito’o konatapu, ...
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January 28, 2026
Kuo longoa’a ‘a Fisi ‘i he faka’ohovale kuo fakatu’uta ki he me’a’anga fakapalesiteni ‘a e fu’u kaa me’a’ofa ‘a Siaina ki he Palesiteni ‘o Fisi. Ko e kalasi kaa ‘eni ‘oku ngaohi pe ‘i Siaina pea ‘okungaue’aki he kau taki ‘o Siaina ki he’enau feme’aki he fatongia fakapule’anga. ...
Fakatokanga mamafa Tama Tu’i ki he Palemia mo e Fale Alea kenau Faitotonu
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January 21, 2026
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