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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Tongatapu, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 74stories have been published about Tongatapu which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Gale-Force Winds Rip Off MV 'Onemato's Bow Door, Forcing Emergency Return to Tongatapu
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Gale-Force Winds Rip Off MV 'Onemato's Bow Door, Forcing Emergency Return to Tongatapu

Nuku‘alofa, Tonga – The MV Onemato was forced to turn back to Tongatapu after powerful waves tore off its bow door while en route to ‘Eua. Despite the severe damage, no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. Shocking footage uploaded to Facebook by Lie Fifita shows the moment violent waves breached the vessel, flooding the […] The post Gale-force winds rip off MV ‘Onemato’s bow door, forcing emergency return to Tongatapu appeared first…See the Story
Lulutai aircraft runway excursion blamed on hydraulic misdiagnosis, crew and maintenance failures
Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa

Lulutai aircraft runway excursion blamed on hydraulic misdiagnosis, crew and maintenance failures

Over a year after Lulutai Airlines’ SAAB 340B (A3-PUA) veered off a Tongan airport taxiway and hit “a disused refuelling bund,” investigators have published their final report.   All three crew members and 35 passengers evacuated the aircraft without injury, but the aircraft sustained significant structural damage. It has since been repaired and returned to […] The post Lulutai aircraft runway excursion blamed on hydraulic misdiagnosis, crew and…Read Article
PM Eke government scraps ATR 72 purchase as deadline looms for Lulutai Airlines sale
Aircraft · Nuku'alofa

PM Eke government scraps ATR 72 purchase as deadline looms for Lulutai Airlines sale

Nuku’alofa, Tonga—The Eke government has announced it will not purchase the ATR 72 aircraft, marking a clear shift away from direct state involvement in the financially troubled Lulutai Airlines.   It follows the government’s announcement that the national airline’s three small aircraft fleet is fully functional and breaking even as part of their promised review […] The post PM Eke government scraps ATR 72 purchase as deadline looms for Lulutai …Read Article

Pacific officials discuss budget concerns

Pacific aldermen clashed during the first reading of the city’s proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, saying it stretches the city’s finances to the limits.Washington, Missouri · WashingtonSee the Story

Fiji Airways late-June 2025 Nukua’lofa – Vava’u Charters — AeroRoutes

Published at 0200PDT / 0900GMT 23JUN25Fiji Airways this week schedules charter service within Tonga, operating Nuku’alofa – Vava’u route. ATR72 aircraft to operate 3 round-trip charter flights, on 23JUN25, 28JUN25 and 30JUN25.FJ2278 TBU1405 – 1505VAV AT7 23JUN25FJ2278 TBU1130 – 1230VAV AT7 28JUN25FJ2278 TBU1130 – 1230VAV AT7 30JUN25 FJ2279 VAV1550 – 1650TBU AT7 23JUN25FJ2279 VAV1315 – 1415TBU AT7 28JUN25FJ2279 VAV1315 – 1415TBU AT7 30JUN25Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaRead Article

Tonga's Lulutai breaking even, in talks with investor

Lulutai Airlines (L8, Tongatapu) is breaking even after years of losses, the Kaniva Tonga digital newspaper reports citing Tonga's deputy prime minister, Taniela Fusimalohi. At the same time, the government has reportedly ruled out additional funding any loans for the airline in this year's budget, saying there was enough interest from potential investors in the private sector. One of those potential investors is New Zealand's Sunair Aviation (T…Tongatapu · TongatapuRead Article

Pacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga, June 18, 2025

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga – Pacific Partnership has returned to the Kingdom of Tonga to conduct the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster response readiness mission present in the Indo-Pacific region, June 18, 2025.Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaRead Article

Digicel Tonga supports Ha'apai, Free Wesleyan Church Conference

Nuku'alofa, Tonga Digicel Tonga is proud to announce its support initiatives for the people of Ha’apai as they prepare to host the Free Wesleyan Church Conference. The conference will attract over 2,000 visitors to the island group next week. Digicel Tonga has added 2100 MHz of equipment to its mobile towers, which will increase capacity by 100 MHz per sector, or 40% overall. The increased capacity will offer Ha’apai customers an improved experi…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaRead Article

Tonga Police crack down on drug trade; major arrest in Nuku’alofa

Nuku’alofa, Tonga – In a decisive move against the illegal drug trade, Tonga Police’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) arrested a 38-year-old man from Ngele’ia on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The suspect faces charges of possession of illicit drugs and drug utensils after authorities seized methamphetamine, cannabis, and drug-related equipment during the operation. The arrest highlights […] The post Tonga Police crack down on drug trade; major arrest in Nu…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaRead Article

Concerns over $9,000 monthly power bills at Tonga school sports complex fuel doubts about Pacific Games 2031 cost

Nuku’alofa, Tonga – Lawmakers are raising urgent concerns about the high maintenance costs of Tonga High School’s sports complex, with the Minister of Education Dr Pingi Fasi, revealing that the facility’s electricity bills alone cost $9,000 per month. The minister described the expenses for upkeep, care, and maintenance in Tonga as a “heavy financial burden” […] The post Concerns over $9,000 monthly power bills at Tonga school sports complex fu…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaRead Article

Tonga pension fund board fires wife and husband over $500k embezzlement following PM's warning

Nuku’alofa, TONGA—Tonga’s Retirement Fund Board has allegedly fired a couple following explosive allegations of defrauding $491,922.52 in pension funds from 2022 to 2024. The dismissals follow a recent warning from Prime Minister ‘Aisake Eke regarding an ongoing investigation into accusations of embezzling “hundreds of thousands” from the civil servants’ organisation. It remains unclear whether the […] The post Tonga pension fund board fires wif…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaRead Article

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