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Prime Minister of Tonga Siaosi Sovaleni resigns ahead of a vote of no confidence.
2024-12-9

Tonga is hit by ashfall and a tsunami after the eruption of Hunga Tonga, destroying homes as locals struggle to find higher ground. Major flooding is reported in the capital Nukuʻalofa. Shock waves from the eruption are detected as far away as Alaska, United States. Other Pacific countries have also advised their citizens to seek higher ground. Internet access has reportedly been disrupted in Tonga.
2022-01-15

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

Tongan authorities contact their New Zealand counterparts to warn them of death threats against Tongan Prime Minister Pohiva Tuʻiʻonetoa on social media.
2019-11-20

Tonga is directly hit by Cyclone Gita, causing heavy damage to the country. Gita is the strongest storm to hit Tonga in its history.
2018-02-12

The Polynesian state of Tonga declares a Zika virus epidemic with two confirmed cases and 265 suspected cases.
2016-02-4

An explosion of the Hunga Tonga submerged volcano in the South Pacific Ocean, near Nuku'alofa, Tonga, disrupts air travel and creates a one-kilometer new island.
2015-01-16

The funeral of former King of Tonga George Tupou V is held in Nukuʻalofa with thousands of mourners lining the street.
2012-03-27

Cyclone Rene heads for Tonga and Niue after brushing American Samoa.
2010-02-14