Why Indian Warship Travelled 8600 Km To Papua New Guinea?

Travelling nearly 8,600 km from Indian shores, the anti-submarine warfare ship INS Kadmatt participated in the 50th Independence Day celebrations of Papua New Guinea (PNG) earlier this month, alongside naval vessels from France, Australia, Tonga,...

Tongan civil engineer changing the world one step at a time

Soana Aholelei | Reporter / Director Having graduated with a Master’s degree in civil engineering, Tongan woman Mele ‘Ofa-Ki-Vila Mafi is helping her country deal with its infrastructure challenges. Mele ‘Ofa-Ki-Vila Mafi is the lead engineer for...

Vacations Are Better With Moments Found “Only in San Francisco”

“Only in San Francisco.” While you’ve likely heard the phrase, its meaning doesn’t truly come alive until you experience the city for yourself. Recognized as one of the top ten destinations to visit in the United States by TripAdvisor’s Travelers’...

Vacations Are Better With Moments Found “Only i…

Eating Your Way Through the City by the Bay Wander Worthy By Travelbinger A San Francisco classic since 1945, the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar inside the Fairmont is a tiki bar like no other. The pool serves as a stage for live bands on a floating...

Sailing Tonga: A Yachter’s Paradise in the South Pacific

Tonga, known as the Kingdom of Friendly Islands, is a dream destination for travelers seeking authentic Polynesian culture, unspoiled beauty, and incredible adventures on the water. For yacht enthusiasts, Tonga stands out as one of the Pacific’s...

Tonga Rugby Finishes Strong With Final Game Victory

His Majesty’s Armed Forces team is returning home to Tonga on a high after a win in its final match at the 2025 Women’s International Defence Rugby Competition in the United Kingdom. The team played the UK’s Vodafone LooseHeadz in the Challenge...

Tonga sets general election date for 20 November

A polling station in Tonga for the 2021 general election. (file image) Photo: Linny Folau/Matangi Tonga Tongans are expected to go to the polls on 20 November to elect their 17 people's representatives in parliament. Supervisor of elections Pita...

Sport in brief: September 16, 2025

MEN’S FOOTBALL: Jamie Vardy made his debut for Cremonese in Italy’s Serie A on Monday night after coming as a 59th-minute substitute in their 0-0 draw at Verona. The 38-year-old joined the northern Italian club on a free transfer and signed a...

Fiji Defeat Samoa and Secure Tonga’s World Cup Place

The Flying Fijians recorded a 29-15 victory over Manu Samoa at Rotorua International Stadium, a result that not only strengthened their Pacific Nations Cup campaign but also confirmed Tonga’s qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The match...

Is the Green Climate Fund starting to deliver for the Pacific?

For Pacific Island countries, securing enough money to deal with the consequences of climate change has proved an arduous task. Despite facing existential threats from rising seas and collapsing fisheries, the region has struggled to tap into the...

How to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams

Eberechi Eze looks set to make his Champions League debut on Tuesday, and although Athletic Bilbao will be without key man Nico Williams, they have a superb record at home, especially in European competition. Lehoiak are back in the UCL after 10...

Hawaiʻi Health Department reports 13th travel-related dengue virus case of 2025

Aedes albopictus is a widespread invasive mosquito in Hawai’i. Photo Credit: James Gathany, CDC. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 13 in...

Seeking Opportunity: Do Tonga’s poverty and land laws explain its top spot on NZ’s visa overstay list?

Commentary – While Tonga has made notable progress in reducing multidimensional poverty, deep-rooted economic hardship and systemic legal inequalities remain key factors pushing some citizens to seek opportunities abroad—sometimes leading them to...

The countries with the most vacation days in the world

How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...

Tonga prepares for election as candidates step forward, foreign affairs bill…

Candidates running in Tonga’s upcoming election have until 10 October to submit their nominations. When speaking to the media, Tonga’s Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Valu Eke was unable to confirm whether or not his Cabinet would be seeking...

Rugby: Fiji beats Samoa at Rotorua and hands Tonga World Cup ticket

Byrne said Samoa was tough and had started well but he was grateful Ikanivere and the players bounced back in the second half to win it in the end. “It was a tough game, Samoa came out firing at the start and really took it up to us,” Byrne said...

‘Already at war’: Palau’s president brings China-US competition for Pacific Islands to forefront

SYDNEY — The president of Palau, the tiny Pacific Islands state that is a key section of the Second Island Chain, raised eyebrows last week with the comment that his island is “already at war with China“ and under “constant threat” from Beijing —...

I'm 33 and have been solo travelling the world for 15 years - I don't want to settle down and get married

A woman who has been solo travelling full-time for 15 years has revealed why she refuses to settle down. At 33, some women are looking to the future, finding a place to call home, often with a partner – and perhaps children, too. But Daisy Dyke is...

MoS Margherita interacts with Indian community in Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Sep 15: Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita interacted with the Indian community members in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, terming them as a “living bridge” between the two nations.He lauded the role of...

Fiji beats Samoa and hands Tonga World Cup ticket

Fijian flanker Kitione Salawa on the attack for Fiji against Manu Samoa at the Rotorua International Stadium in this Pacific Nations Cup match on Saturday. Photo: Supplied / Fiji Rugby The Flying Fijians defeated Manu Samoa 29-15 at the Rotorua...