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Former Tongan PM hits out at Australian criticism of death penalty
A former Tongan Prime Minister has hit out at the Australian High Commissioner after he advocated for the death penalty to be abolished during a speech in Nuku'alofa. Audio
Tonga King's dissolution seen as part of democratic process
Political commentators in Tonga believe that last month's dissolution of Parliament by royal decree is not a sign that democracy is failing in the kingdom. Audio
More calls for Tonga to ensure revenue measures are legal
A former prime minister of Tonga says the government needs to ensure their revenue collection is legal.
Last chance for Tonga to host Pacific Games
A last ditch meeting to save Tonga's hosting of the 2019 Pacific Games is set for next Tuesday. Audio
Tonga shocks region with announcement of games withdrawal
Tonga Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva has announced his government plans to withdraw the country from hosting the 2019 Pacific Games. Audio
World in Sport for 12 October 2016
This week, New Canada sevens coach Damian McGrath breaks his silence on being sacked by Samoa, Fijian rugby refs to compete on the World Sevens Series, Tonga at loggerheards over 2019 Pacific Games… Audio
World in Sport for 1 June 2016
This week: The 2019 Pacific Games in Tonga under threat; Cricket history in Papua New Guinea; We profile one of the Pacific's top Olympians; And Fiji gears up for the Pacific Nations Cup. Audio
Tongan PM and organising committee still at odds
A battle between the Tongan Prime Minister and one of his predecssors is again threatening to derail plans to host the 2019 Pacific Games. Audio