Tonga

Iam Tongi becomes first Pacific Islander to win 'American Idol'

Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old from Hawaii made history this week after becoming the first Pacific Islander to win the “American Idol”.

Climate change campaigner Tongan PM dies in New Zealand

Tongan Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva, a pro-democracy and climate change campaigner in the South Pacific, has died in a New Zealand hospital, the information ministry and media reports says.

Maradona inspires Argentina in Rugby World Cup 2015

Argentina captain Agustin Creevy said Diego Maradona's dressing room dance after the 45-16 win over Tonga has inspired his team to push for World Cup glory.

May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023

Iam Tongi becomes first Pacific Islander to win 'American Idol'

Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old from Hawaii made history this week after becoming the first Pacific Islander to win the “American Idol”.

September 12, 2019
September 12, 2019

Climate change campaigner Tongan PM dies in New Zealand

Tongan Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva, a pro-democracy and climate change campaigner in the South Pacific, has died in a New Zealand hospital, the information ministry and media reports says.

October 5, 2015
October 5, 2015

Maradona inspires Argentina in Rugby World Cup 2015

Argentina captain Agustin Creevy said Diego Maradona's dressing room dance after the 45-16 win over Tonga has inspired his team to push for World Cup glory.