The Latest Breaking News from Tonga

How to watch the Rugby World Cup 2023: stream the live games online or on TV

Here's how to stream the Rugby World Cup in 2023, whether you want to do so online on on your TV.

WhatToWatch · Apr 24, 2023

Tonga volcano explosion equalled most powerful ever US nuclear test

Scientists calculate 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano released 1,000 times more energy than Hiroshima bomb

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023

Shaun Wane still ‘tortured’ by England’s Rugby League World Cup exit

Shaun Wane is still “tortured” by England’s failure to win last year’s Rugby League World Cup as a three-match Test series with Tonga this autumn looks likely to be the first major step to the next tournament in 2025 for his side.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023

Passengers spend two nights sleeping in chapel after flight gets diverted

Travellers from Tonga spend two nights in a Christchurch Methodist church

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Dolphins name Katoa, 'Big Val' for trial

The Dolphins will play their first ever trial on Saturday with exciting Tongan teenager Isaiya Katoa and a giant centre nicknamed 'Val Meninga' in the team.

AAP · Jan 30, 2023

Niu start for Dolphin under wise Woolf

Tesi Niu is targeting a starting NRL centre spot at the Dolphins as he reunites with his Tongan coach Kristian Woolf after securing a release from the Broncos.

AAP · Jan 30, 2023

Homeless islanders resettled as Tongans mark Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano eruption anniversary

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted a year ago, sending shock waves around the world so loud they were heard in Canada. For the communities closest to the eruption, life will never be the same.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lie silent

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Reuters · Jan 15, 2023

A year on, we know why the Tongan eruption was so violent. It's a wake-up call to watch other submarine volcanoes

The Kingdom of Tonga exploded into global news on January 15 last year with one of the most spectacular and violent volcanic eruptions ever seen.

The Conversation · Jan 12, 2023

Say hello to 2023 as millions throughout the world celebrate ringing in the New Year

The first place in the world that will see 2023 will be the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati/Christmas Island at 10am UK time

Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022