The Latest Breaking News from Tonga

Brisbane man Sulieni Layt bestowed royal honour as Australia's first talking chief to the King of Tonga

A Brisbane man becomes the first Australian to be installed in the Tongan royal palace in a role that will see him speak on behalf of the island nation's king.

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

Tonga's volcano sent tons of water into the stratosphere. That could warm the Earth

"We've never seen anything like it," said atmospheric scientist Luis Millán, who works at NASA. The vapor sent skyward by the eruption will likely stay in the stratosphere for years.

WEKU · Aug 3, 2022

Tonga claim Rugby World Cup spot to face two of the world's top three sides in daunting group

Tonga have beat Hong Kong to secure a place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

Wales Online · Jul 23, 2022

Matildas pioneer Connie Selby hoping to make Women's World Cup history with Tonga

Connie Selby was part of the first Australian representative side to tour overseas when they played in Hong Kong in 1975. Now, she's hoping to create more history.

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

Six months after volcanic eruption and tsunami, Tongans who lost everything have plans for their future

Hundreds remain in limbo after a COVID-19 outbreak slowed Tonga's efforts to recover from January's volcanic eruption and tsunami, but spirits remain high and ambitious plans are in place to rebuild.

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

US VP Harris Launches Pacific Push with New Embassies, Envoy

The United States launched a major push into the Pacific Wednesday as it seeks to hold off China's advances in the region, with Vice President Kamala Harris announcing the opening of new embassies in Tonga and Kiribati at a key regional summit. Washington will also appoint its first-ever envoy to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

Australia boss Mal Meninga issues defiant message after nightmare World Cup build-up

The holders have not played a single game for three years, lost against Tonga in their last outing and won't have any warm-ups before kicking off against Fiji in Leeds in October but coach isn't worried about pressure

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2022

US announces new embassies in major Pacific push as it jostles with China for influence in region

Vice-president Kamala Harris has announced postings in Kiribati and Tonga as leaders gather in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2022

Today's rugby news as Springboks superstar plots to 'dominate' Dan Biggar and Tonga stunned again

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Jul 9, 2022

Tonga climb to second in league rankings

Tonga are now the world's second-ranked rugby league nation, while Australia remains stuck at fourth having not played since 2019.

AAP · Jul 8, 2022