Sources: BBC
Prime Minister of Tonga Siaosi Sovaleni resigns ahead of a vote of no confidence. 2024-12-9
Tonga enters a nationwide lockdown after the country reported its first locally transmitted COVID-19 cases. 2022-02-2
Salote Mafileʻo Pilolevu Tuita, Princess of Tonga, received her first dose of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, thereby becoming the first person to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the disease-free country. 2021-04-16
Tonga extends the state of emergency, which includes curfews and restrictions on gatherings, until November 23. The country, which is COVID-19-free, imposed strict measures on March 12. 2020-10-28
Tonga refuses entry to four cruise ships due to health warnings following the pandemic. 2020-02-12
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes west of the Pacific Island of Tonga. There are no immediate reports of casualties or damage. 2017-08-19
The Polynesian state of Tonga declares a Zika virus epidemic with two confirmed cases and 265 suspected cases. 2016-02-4
The funeral of former King of Tonga George Tupou V is held in Nukuʻalofa with thousands of mourners lining the street. 2012-03-27
The King of Tonga George Tupou V dies in Hong Kong at the age of 63. He is succeeded by his younger brother, ʻAhoʻeitu ʻUnuakiʻotonga Tukuʻaho. 2012-03-18
Tonga's Attorney-General suddenly resigns amidst allegations the government is trying to take over his judiciary. 2010-04-30