Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Tonga

Pacific pitch: new bid's grand plans for NRL expansion

A bid team based out of Auckland have told the NRL they want to play games in Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands each year, representing the people of the Pacific.

AAP

As Trump deportations intensify, Pacific Island nations worry they could be overwhelmed

In his first term, Donald Trump deported far fewer people from the United States than his three predecessors: Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

The Conversation

Tonga Elects Aisake Eke As New Prime Minister

Aisake Eke elected as Tonga's new prime minister amid challenges. Tonga faces economic, climate, and governance issues. Tonga to host 2031 Pacific Games.

Top News

Tonga prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Siaosi Sovaleni’s resignation ends a standoff with King Tupou VI, who said the PM no longer had his confidence.

Al Jazeera

Tonga’s prime minister quits moments before parliament’s no-confidence motion

Sovaleni, who took office in 2021, did not specify a reason for his departure

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.

AAP

Fonua-Blake headlines six-man shortlist for golden boot

Tonga co-captain Addin Fonua-Blake is part of a six-man shortlist for the international game's prestigious Golden Boot award.

AAP

Leniu wants annual Samoa-Tonga Test series

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu believes an annual three-Test series between Samoa and Tonga could become State of Origin like and sell out stadiums.

AAP

Tonga-Samoa clash 'could draw 50,000' in right venue

Rugby league officials must decide where to play the 2025 Tonga v Samoa match, with Samoa coach Ben Gardiner believing it could attract more than 50,000 fans.

AAP

Dearden leads Kangaroos to Pacific Cup win over Tonga

The Kangaroos are Pacific Cup champions after withstanding waves of attack from Tonga to claim a 20-14 win in the final.

AAP

Not done yet: Tonga eye off toppling Kangaroos

Addin Fonua-Blake has challenged his Tonga teammates to prove their win over the Kiwis was not a flash in the pan by beating Australia in the Pacific Cup final.

AAP

Tonga get royal treatment in hunt for Pacific Cup crown

Kristian Woolf has revealed the country's future monarch will be one of thousands of Tongan fans hoping to upset the Kangaroos in the Pacific Cup final.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Jillaroos, Kiwi Ferns tip other nations to catch up

Jillaroos coach Brad Donald and Kiwi Ferns captain Georgia Hale expect Pacific nations to begin seriously challenging the top two teams in the near future.

AAP

Potent Pacific: Katoa and Luai have changed the game

Isaiya Katoa's coming of age at Tonga shows why the side should become a force to be feared, with a clear parallel to Jarome Luai's potent impact at Samoa.

AAP

Cup final biggest game in Tongan history: Fonua-Blake

The historical significance of Tonga's upcoming clash with Australia is not lost on superstar captain Addin Fonua-Blake.

AAP

Refs made error late in Kiwis' last-gasp loss to Tonga

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones has been told the on-field referee made an error late in his side's tight loss to Tonga at the Pacific Championships.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

How coach Woolf thought Taumalolo call was a prank

Tonga officials thought Jason Taumalolo was tipsy when he called to say he wanted to represent the nation in 2017 to save Test rugby league.

AAP

Tonga's Katoa is game's 'next great halfback': Meninga

After sealing Tonga's spot in the Pacific Championships final, Mal Meninga says Isaiya Katoa can go on and become a leading NRL halfback.

AAP

Tonne of Tongan muscle won't scare Aussies in Cup final

Numbers reveal a stark difference in size between the Australian and Tongan forward packs ahead of the Pacific Cup final.

AAP

Kangaroos ready to embrace red sea of Tongan fans

Australia's players say they are ready to feel like an away team in a State of Origin match against Tonga, preparing for a red sea of fans at CommBank Stadium.

AAP

Tonga hold on to beat New Zealand in Auckland epic

Tonga have beaten New Zealand 25-24 to qualify for the Pacific Cup final against Australia, in one of the greatest Test matches played in the 21st century.

AAP

Man who identifies as Indigenous loses deportation spat

A man originally from Tonga, who was twice convicted of assault could still be deported despite claiming he identifies as an Indigenous Australian.

AAP

Koloamatangi out of Tonga's Pacific Champs Test with NZ

Keaon Koloamatangi won't play in Tonga's must-win Pacific Championships Test with New Zealand.

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Pacific Islands Forum

International Rugby League

11 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.