Pacific Region • TongaTonga PM resigns as defence minister after meeting with King, makes room for noblePrime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has reportedly stepped down from his defence portfolio to make way for a noble to assume the position.RNZ PacificTue, 26 Mar
Sports • Tonga‘They treat us like mindless monkeys’: Community leader’s furious exit from NZR advisory groupTonga community leader Pakilau Manase Lua resigned from New Zealand Rugby’s Pasifika Advisory Group last night just months after NZR’s Pasifika Strategy launch. Matt ManukuoFri, 22 Mar
Pacific Region • TongaTongan ex-PM praises Kingdom’s land tenure system as superior to neighboursLord Feleti Sevele on gender roles when it comes to land ownership in Tonga and recalling the Kingdom’s decision not to ratify CEDAWAlakihihifo VailalaFri, 22 Mar
Sports • Samoa • Tonga • Cook IslandsOFC says players outside the country give an edge as Sāmoa inch closer to men's Nations CupFollowing a 4-1 victory against Tonga, Sāmoa sets their sights on their last match against the Cook Islands this weekend, determining if they qualify for the Nations CupAui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 21 Mar
Pacific Region • TongaNew research could help Tonga be better prepared for climate changeLord Fakafanua says findings in a new report has many possible benefits for the Kingdom’s government and its people.Alakihihifo VailalaSun, 17 Mar
Language & Culture • TongaHow Captain Cook’s sketches are helping to revive ancient Tongan instrumentsA Tongan artist is combining his skills as a cabinet maker and his passion for music to revive the art of ancient Tongan instruments. Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 08 Mar
Pacific Region • TongaTonga's only female minister on why women can't own land in the KingdomTourism and Foreign Affairs Minister, Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu discusses women’s rights in Tonga and her hopes for the upcoming generation of Pacific women in power. Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 05 Mar
Environment • Tonga • SamoaMāori leaders strategise to support Pacific countries battling climate challengesAs part of a research project, six iwi heads are having ‘crucial conversations’ about one of the biggest issues Pacific people face.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 29 Feb
Pacific Region • Tonga • SamoaWhy some women in Tonga are looking to relocateNew research shows women in Tonga are considering leaving the Kingdom due to adverse climate challenges impacting communities.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 27 Feb
Sports • TongaTongan dragon boater makes NZ team after only 3 months in sportAlyce Kaume’afaiva says more Pacific young people should consider getting into the sport of dragon boating. Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 23 Feb