‘We are open’ – Plans to increase Tonga exports to $215m by 2027

FIJI is open for trade — and open to doing more business with Tonga, whether it’s in premium seafood, agricultural products or niche manufactured goods, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica. Speaking at a Business to...

Tonga declares dengue outbreak amid rising cases

The Asian tiger mosquito is one of the vectors responsible for transmitting dengue fever. Photo: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY The Tongan government has declared a dengue fever outbreak in the Kingdom. In a statement on Wednesday, the country's health...

Seth Rollins, Trish Stratus, Tonga Loa, and other current/former WWE stars react to Becky Lynch's emotional personal update

Several current and former WWE Superstars, including Seth Rollins, Trish Stratus, and Tonga Loa, recently took to social media to react to Becky Lynch's emotional post. The Man shared her personal moments with her daughter, Roux. On WWE RAW after...

INTERNATIONAL GIRLS IN ICT DAY CONFERENCECELEBRATES EMPOWERMENT OF YOUNG WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY

The International Girls in ICT Day Conference 2025 drew an enthusiastic crowd of 250 participants, including 40 members and speakers from the Women in Information Communication Technology of the Solomon Islands (WITSI) and 210 students and...

In the depths of the ocean, a new contest between the U.S and China emerges

By Prianka Srinivasan RAROTONGA (THE GUARDIAN) —Around the Cook Islands, the world’s two most powerful countries are exploring the possibility of deep-sea mining for critical minerals Deep below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the seafloor is...

Tonga National University accreditation approved

The Tonga National University (TNU) has achieved full registration status from the Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board (TNQAB), Vice-Chancellor Dr. Masasso Paunga announced. The university received official notification from...

Tongan language faces uncertain future, warns Japanese linguist

At the first session of the 2025 Pōtatala Public Lecture Series, held at Tonga National University’s Pahu Campus yesterday, Professor Yuko Otsuka of Sophia University delivered a compelling lecture titled “Ko hoʻomou koloa mahu‘inga lahi tahá ko e...

National ICT Expo explores Tonga’s tech future

Tonga Women in ICT (TWICT) hosted the National ICT Expo 2025 in Nuku’alofa yesterday. Held at Queen Salote Memorial Hall, the event was themed “Empowering a Resilient Digital Tonga.” It brought together tech leaders, government officials, and...

Bilingual Reading Apps Aim To Boost Literacy In Tonga

Laurel, Maryland, USA – May 5th, 2025 – Tau Laukonga, a pair of new Tongan and English reading apps for kids, is now available to download for free on Android and iPhone. Developed by United States Peace Corps Volunteer, Andrew Pavey, in...

How expedition cruise operators and suppliers are cruising for knowledge

Cruising these days is about far more than seeing breathtaking views and experiencing luxurious comforts. Today, an increasing number of expedition cruise lines are inviting guests to step into the role of explorer, student and citizen scientist....

Volcanic eruption in Tonga sent seawater into the atmosphere and sulfur into the sea, study reveals

Volcanoes erupting underwater have a distinctive effect on the climate that is larger and more widespread than previously thought, according to an international group led by University of Auckland and Tongan scientists. Research on Tonga’s...

Mission to Tonga

A 24-MEMBER delegation will embark on a business mission to Fiji’s largest export market in the Pacific region – Tonga to further explore ways to strengthen the two island nations’ long-standing trade and investment links. Last year, Fiji exported...

Patriots reportedly trade Keion White to 49ers for two draft picks

New England Patriots Keion White is heading to the Bay Area. AP Photo/Stew Milne By Conor Ryan October 28, 2025 | 7:34 PM 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social...

Chinese medical team performs Tonga's 1st laparoscopic gynecological surgery

SUVA, May 4 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese medical team has made a significant breakthrough in Tonga by completing the country's first laparoscopic gynecological surgery at Vaiola Hospital in Nukualofa, effectively removing an ovarian tumor from a patient....

New app brings Tongan stories to kids’ fingertips

A free bilingual reading app is helping Tongan children embrace local stories and boost literacy. Tau Laukonga, launched this week, offers over 100 culturally rich books in Tongan and English, many with native-speaker audio narration. Available on...

Huge underwater volcano off major US coast is set up erupt 'any day' as top scientists issue chilling warning

The most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest could erupt 'any day now,' scientists have warn. The Axial Seamount is a mile-wide underwater volcano that sits 300 miles off the coast of Oregon and more than 4,900 feet below the surface of the...

Tonga’s path forward: the case for limited government

The election of Dr. Eke as Tonga’s new Prime Minister presents a pivotal moment for the nation’s governance. Over the past two decades, Tonga has experienced a paradox in its democratic development: while pro-democracy movements advocated for...

England face Ashes mountain but international rugby league set for long-awaited shot in the arm

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Massive Eruption From Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai Volcano Also Impacted Satellites

When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano blasted gas and ash 30 miles into the atmosphere, it definitely made waves. The question is, what kind? The eruption may have been the largest in a half century — and the biggest since satellites began...

Experts: Tonga Volcano Eruption Triggers Unprecedented Climate Impacts

(MENAFN) The 2022 Hunga volcano eruption in Tonga unleashed an extraordinary steam plume, causing unprecedented climate effects, primarily driven by water vapor rather than sulfur, according to New Zealand and Tongan scientists. In a collaborative...