Akilisi Pohiva
Pacific Correspondent Koro Vaka'uta - legacy of Tongan PM
Koro talks to Kathryn about the passing of Tongan Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva. Audio
Britain boosts commitment to the Pacific
New developments announced at this week's Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London have underlined a move by the British government to re-engage with the Pacific. Audio
Tonga's parliament opens at a time of uncertainty
At the end of last year 'Akilisi Pohiva's Democratic Party won a resounding victory in Tonga's election.
The win came after his reign as the Kingdom's Prime Minister was cut short by King George… Audio
Tongan PM's return to power no surprise - academic
'Akilisi Pohiva winning a second term as Tonga's prime minister was no surprise for academic Malakai Koloamatangi. Audio
Tonga PM threatens state broadcaster with closure
Tonga's Prime Minister has courted controversy with comments about the state broadcaster escalating tension between the two sides. Audio
Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go
Tonga's Prime Minister has reshuffled his cabinet after losing a third minister in two years following the resignation of the Finance Minister 'Aisake Eke. Audio
Tongan PM responds to criticism
The Tongan Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva is staring down a motion of no confidence when he returns from his trip to New Zealand, but says he has the support of cabinet. Audio
Tongan PM responds to criticism
The Tongan Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva is staring down a motion of no confidence when he returns from his trip to New Zealand, but says he has the support of cabinet. Audio
Tongan Prime Minister to meet with victims' families
Tongan Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva is in New Zealand and will visit Katikati tomorrow where he will meet with the families of the men killed in a crash last night. Audio
Tonga struggling to rein in corruption, convert aid to projects
The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has welcomed his Tongan counterpart in Auckland, on a first diplomatic visit, with both leaders dealing with concerns over the sale of Tongan passports. Audio
Tonga has new plans to expand tourism
Tonga plans to expand its tourism industry and accommodate more visitors. Audio
Tonga to vote on polarising UN convention for women's rights
The Prime Minister of Tonga says the issue of signing a United Nations Convention which recently led to protests in the country, will be put to the public to be voted on, after the coronation… Audio
Hopes remain Fiji will still make Forum summit
The subject of Fiji, which has dominated Pacific Island Forum summits every year since 2006, will continue this year after the country's leader announced he will not attend. Audio
New Tonga govt still finding its feet
Two months after he assumed power the prime minister of Tonga says his government is still working through what the previous adminisration had done. Audio
Pacific leaders unfazed by spy allegations
There's been a measured reaction so far to allegations that the New Zealand government is carrying out mass surveillance on its Pacific neighbours. Audio
Tonga PM: spying is a breach of trust but is relaxed about it
The Prime Ministers of Tonga and Samoa say they don't know what to make of New Zealand's mass surveillance of them, but they have more urgent things to worry about. Audio
Emphatic NZ reception for Tonga's new PM
Tonga's newly elected prime minister received a passionate welcome by Tongan residents in New Zealand. Audio
Tonga's PM talks of the cleansing process needed in parliament
Tonga's newly elected Prime Minister says there is a lot of clean up work needing to be done in Parliament. Audio
Tonga's Democratic Party in Tonga focuses on rule of law
The Democratic Party in Tonga says its emphasis going into this month's election is on accountability and restoring the rule of law. Audio
Minister of Justice says Tonga's judicial system needs reforming
Proposed changes to reform Tonga's judicial system and to amend the constitution await Royal Assent. Audio