Sources: ABC Australia
A 7.0 Mw earthquake strikes near the island country of Tonga with a 6.1 Mw aftershock. A tsunami warning is issued and later lifted. 2025-03-30
Prime Minister of Tonga Siaosi Sovaleni resigns ahead of a vote of no confidence. 2024-12-9
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
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 restores contact with the Ha'apai islands after Cyclone Ian passed through during the weekend, killing one person and significantly damaging structures. 2014-01-13
Cyclone Evan is expected to hit northern parts of Tonga before turning south towards Fiji. 2012-12-15
Tonga is in mourning following the death of King George Tupou V. 2012-03-19
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