The Latest Breaking News from Tonga

Australian sunsets and sunrises continue to dazzle in wake of Tonga volcanic eruption

Dazzling sunsets and sunrises observed across Australia in recent weeks are being linked to the long-lasting impacts of an undersea volcanic eruption in Tonga six months ago — and experts say they could continue for another year.

ABC News · Jun 21, 2022

Whale seen lurking under tourist boat in extraordinary moment caught on camera

Tourists on a boat trip in the sea surrounding the Ha'apai islands of Tonga first spotted a mother humpback resting on the water before her baby came to join her

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022

Bromwich returns to Kiwis captaincy

Melbourne skipper Jesse Bromwich has been returned to the New Zealand Test captaincy, replacing retired Benji Marshall, with the Kiwis facing Tonga on Saturday.

AAP · Jun 21, 2022

Staggs, Tupou picked for Tonga's NZ Test

Kotoni Staggs and Daniel Tupou will have to decide if they want to play for Tonga or NSW's Origin side next week after being called up for international duty.

AAP · Jun 15, 2022

Scientists say acoustic-gravity waves behind huge tsunami in Tonga

Scientists say they have unearthed what caused the Tonga tsunami, which was prompted by a massive underwater volcanic eruption, earlier this year.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022

Tongan volcano pumice expected to wash up on Townsville beaches this year

A geologist says it's not uncommon for black lumps of compressed sediment, or even coal, to wash up on Queensland beaches. But soon you could find pumice from Tonga's volcanic eruption.

ABC News · Jun 10, 2022

What’s Japanese for ‘ruck’? Turning rugby’s technical terms into an international language

The winter rugby season is well under way, with fields and sidelines ringing to the unique language of the game. Learning this vocabulary comes through playing and talking about the game, no matter if the players are in Taranaki, Twickenham, Tonga or Tokyo.

The Conversation · Jun 8, 2022

Richard Marles eyes meeting with US defence secretary at Singapore forum

Defence minister’s attendance at high-level security conference the latest in flurry of diplomatic activity by new Labor government

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II's jubilee evokes legacy of Tongan monarch

Tonga’s chief diplomat in the U.K. will be thinking about two monarchs this weekend as Britain and the Commonwealth celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022

Wong works to keep Pacific security local

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has had talks with Tonga's leaders a day after meeting the Samoan prime minister to pledge more support.

AAP · Jun 2, 2022