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Tonga shocked by death of human rights activist Poli Kefu
Tonga is in shock over the suspicious death of a human rights activist over the weekend.
Poli Kefu was president of an LGBTI rights association and had worked with Tonga's Red Cross.
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Tonga rolls out covid vaccines
Tonga's vaccination program against the coronavirus is going well, says the Ministry of Health's communication officer, 'Aulola Ake. Audio
The Tonga whale ban and calls for its lifting
Earlier this month a whale washed ashore in Tonga's northern island group of Haa'apai and it's resurrected calls for an end to Tonga's ban on hunting whales. Audio
Tonga faces a drug induced prison crisis
Tonga's prison crisis flows from a surge in drug offences and convictions. Audio
Growing concerns at the state of Tonga's roads
The Tonga Government has made major promises to fix the country's roads but progress is very slow. Audio
Tonga law to counter internet abuses passed
Tonga's legislature has now passed its new cyber bullying bill, known officially as the Electronic Communication Abuse Offences Act. Audio
Watermelon growers in Tonga furious at missing NZ shipment
Watermelon growers in Tonga are furious with the lack of transparency from the government after the cancellation of their first shipment since the temporary approval permit was granted by New Zealand.
…A push to have donors send more responsible aid to the Pacific
A push to have donors send more responsible aid to the Pacific. Audio
New Tongan legislation aims to tackle cyber crime
Tonga's government has introduced new legislation it says aims to tackle online abuse and cyber crime. Audio
A constitutional change in Tonga raises some questions
The Tonga Parliament has unanimously voted to change the constitution to allow Tongan tradition and custom to be applied in the courts. Audio
Thousands of houses promised for Tonga's poor
Revelations in Tonga of plans by the governing People's Party to build housing for the poor. Audio
All Tonga media hurt by new regulations - Kalafi Moala
Attempts by the Tonga Government to calm the anger over new media restrictions have failed. Audio
Tonga looks at chicken farming on a grand scale
The Tonga Government, aided by overseas donors, wants to encourage chicken farming in a big way. Audio
New Tonga security office shrouded in mystery
New Tonga security office shrouded in mystery. Audio
Tongan man charged over death of Salvation Army leader
A 19-year old man has been arrested in Tonga in connection with the death of Salvation Army leader Ned Cook, who was attacked near his home in Nuku'alofa on Friday.
Mr Cook was an outspoken advocate… Audio
Tonga moving to curb social media abuse
The Tonga government is moving to rein in social media. This follows an outcry after violent threats were made toward the King and his family. Audio
Tonga King says no to PM on Privy Council offer
The King of Tonga, Tupou VI has rejected a proposal from Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa that he become a member of the Privy Council Audio
Complaint to overturn Tonga by-election result
In Tonga, a group of supporters for unsuccessful Tongatapu No 1 candidate, Dr Netatua Taufatofua, has officially filed a formal complaint about the election process. Audio
Tonga aims to ensure no further internet outage issues
Tonga is taking steps to ensure it won't experience another internet shut down after an undersea cable was severed last summer. Audio
Political turbulence in Tonga leads to death threats in NZ
The call for the suspension of journalists followed by death threats for the Tonga Prime Minister, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa. Audio