Kalafi Moala
Tonga Govt considers merits of growing hemp
The government in Tonga is investigating whether to promote the growing of hemp. Audio
Will local issues decide Tonga by-election?
Just two candidates will contest the by-election for the seat made vacant by the death of Tonga's former prime minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva. Audio
Tonga elects new prime minister
Tonga's new leader promises to end the divisions in the country. Audio
Process to fill seat of Tonga's 'Akilisi Pohiva is underway
The Speaker of the Tonga Legislative Assembly has announced nominations have been opened to fill the parliamentary seat made vacant by the death of 'Akilisi Pohiva. Audio
Pohiva funeral one of the biggest seen in Tonga
Several thousand people filled Nuku'alofa's First Wesleyan Church to overflowing on Thursday for the funeral of 'Akilisi Pohiva. Audio
Tributes flow for Tonga's 'Akilisi Pohiva
Tributes have been flowing from across the Pacific after Tonga's prime minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, died aged 78. Audio
Tonga's ongoing struggle to recover from Cyclone Gita
Many people on Tonga's main island are continuing to struggle with makeshift facilities 17 months after Cyclone Gita. Audio
Tonga considers Facebook ban after royals abused online
Tonga's government is expected to decide by the end of the month whether to ban Facebook in the kingdom. Audio
Tonga govt shelves plans for 'more democracy'
In March of this year the Tonga Government was reeling from opposition to its plan to push through six pieces of legislation under urgency Audio
Tonga suffering for lack of economic focus
Amid a steady stream of criticism how is the Tonga govlernment doing - we speak with our correspondent Kalafi Moala. Audio
Drug use a growing concern in Tonga
There are signs that a serious drug use problem in Tonga is getting worse. Audio
Tongan journalism stalwart steps down
After 30 years, one of the stalwarts of Tongan journalism, Kalafi Moala, has decided to call it a day -- for now. Audio
Tonga stirred up by Shane Jones
New Zealand's associate finance minister, Shane Jones, says closely failed states in the Pacific have become gateways for shipping methamphetamine and other drugs into this country, but his comments… Audio
Censorship, intimidation, and no money: Pac media crisis
The media industry in the Pacific islands region is said to be in crisis, with some leading Pacific journalists describing a dire state of affairs when it comes to press freedom. Audio
Pohiva's Democratic Party emerges victorious in Tonga
'Akilisi Pohiva's Democratic Party has won a resounding election victory in Tonga, with the people seemingly continuing to back political reform. Audio
Tongan media feud raises questions over election coverage
Two weeks out from Tonga's elections and there is a worry that public access to information and discussion is at a premium. Audio
Pohiva may emerge from residue of dissolved Tongan parliament
There are indications that 'Akilisi Pohiva will return to the Tongan parliament, despite being head of a government whose tenure was cut short a year by the King. Audio
Tonga King's dissolution seen as part of democratic process
Political commentators in Tonga believe that last month's dissolution of Parliament by royal decree is not a sign that democracy is failing in the kingdom. Audio
Tongan media react differently to TBC saga
Media freedom under the spotlight in Tonga ever since the prime minister threatened the public broadcaster over his dissatisfaction of their reporting. Audio
Former ally calls for Tongan PM's resignation
A former media advisor to the Tongan prime minister is now calling for him to resign. Audio
