Talanoa'I thought I was quite competent in the language - wrong'Tongan-Kiwi journalist 'Alakihihifo Vailala uses her mother tongue to connect with others.04 Sep 12:00 AM
TalanoaMālō e lelei - Tongan Language Week kicks offMālō e lelei - give Tongan a go this week.03 Sep 10:05 PM
TalanoaArtists from island kingdom exhibit works in NZArtists from the island kingdom of Tonga are exhibiting their works in Auckland.01 Sep 07:35 AM
EntertainmentMalakai Fekitoa's big week: Engaged, a new baby and back in the RWCIn the same week as welcoming his second child Fekitoa was called up by Tonga for the RWC.26 Aug 03:23 AM
TravelWhat is it like to visit Tonga, 18 months on from the volcanic eruption?This Pacific Island paradise is ready to welcome tourists.22 Aug 06:00 AM
Talanoa'It's demoralizing': Younger Pasifika women struggling to conceiveFertility has come under the microscope for Pacific Islanders in a new study.05 Aug 10:01 PM
TalanoaTonga records a chilly 9.3C - slightly warmer than Stewart Island todayRed Cross helped provide extra blankets for hospital patients.02 Aug 10:02 PM
TalanoaBasketball: Manurewa brothers set to play ball in the USFrank and William Passi have big dreams to one day play in the NBA.30 Jul 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Dawn raids failure a new lowOPINION: First there was KiwiBuild, then the failure to stop dawn raids after an apology.13 Jul 05:00 PM
TalanoaTonga’s only domestic airline grounded, againTourism in Tonga is in turmoil with no domestic air services operating.12 Jul 08:54 AM
KahuBishop Tangilanu is engaging with a new flock of youth'I want to make a difference for our Māori and Pacific Youth.'28 Jun 06:56 AM
World6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes south of TongaThe USGS reported the quake struck at 7.16pm.25 Jun 08:37 AM
Talanoa'I want people to not only hear, but feel the story behind each song'Traditional Tongan music hits the stage in South Auckland this weekend.23 Jun 05:00 AM
TalanoaKiwi classical musicians to share knowledge with Tongan studentsThe NZ Symphony Orchestra is touring Tonga next week.13 Jun 01:15 AM
Entertainment‘It took me a long time to be proud of myself’, American Idol winner Iam Tongi revealsThe 18-year-old sensation became the first Pacific Islander to win the popular award.05 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandTongan Royal dies at age 75 in AucklandPrincess Siu’ilikutapu was the first elected female parliamentarian in Tonga.28 May 06:08 PM
TalanoaTriplets born within minutes of each other graduate on the same dayThe brothers have an inseparable bond and support each other, but are also competitive.21 May 06:26 AM
TalanoaIdentical triplets graduate with same degree from Victoria UniversityIdentical triplets Max, Jackson and Cale Tu'inukuafe have graduated with the same degree.16 May 10:00 PM
TalanoaWorld Fire Knife Champs celebrate 30th yearCompetitors come from all over the world, including Tonga, the Philippines and Japan.16 May 09:07 PM
Politics‘Sold a pipe dream’: Overstayers speak out amid calls for amnestyEstimated 14,000 people live illegally in NZ, many victims of changing policy, misfortune.13 May 01:25 AM
Talanoa‘We are still being dawn raided’: Tongan leader tells meetingGovernment considering amnesty for overstayers, but unable to give date for decision.06 May 10:48 AM
World'More powerful than a nuclear bomb': Time to rethink underwater volcanoesThe Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption was 500 times more powerful than a nuclear bomb.26 Apr 10:39 PM
Talanoa‘I thought it was the norms...everyone’s going in and out of prison’Fifita Latu has a passion for advocacy and isn't afraid to work in a high-security prison.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTūtūkākā Marina repair job started after devastating tsunami surgeTūtūkākā Marina getting $2.5m repair job after tsunami surge damage.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Super Rugby'Back to where it all began': Moana Pasifika is going homeThe team currently has 14 Manu Samoa representatives in the squad.28 Mar 08:21 PM
Small BusinessFamily bring traditional Polynesian drink to the land of milk and honeyTukala and Taeao Lavelua's business made an impact with the PM at their Polyfest launch.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMafana: New Tongan film Red, White and Brass to show on big screenA new feature film shot in Wellington is bringing Tonga passion to the big screen.12 Mar 08:41 PM
TravelTonga resorts open to guests, volcano's scars still visibleSouth Pacific islands are idyllic as ever, but evidence of volcanic eruption is sobering.24 Feb 06:59 PM
New ZealandPasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit communityPasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Call for amnesty so overstayers can help with cyclone clean-upOverstayers in affected areas may fear coming forward in case they get sent home.20 Feb 08:50 PM
TalanoaTeenagers on sports trip from Tonga get stuck in to help after Auckland floodingYoungsters on a sports trip from Tonga are helping in the big clean-up in Auckland.07 Feb 10:18 PM
TravelDiverted Tonga passengers spend two nights in Christchurch chapel"I said to myself ‘this is not looking good." 1500 passengers divert through Christchurch.29 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandCarmel Sepuloni’s deputy PM appointment symbolic for NZ, Pacific leaders sayNZ's first deputy prime minister of Pacific descent will bring positive changes.23 Jan 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Awesome impacts from Tongan eruptionOPINION: Our editorial on the lasting effects from Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai blast.16 Jan 04:00 PM
