While Tonga is a safe destination, it's wise to follow local guidelines, especially regarding maritime activities and ...

Tonga has elected a new leader by secret ballot in parliament, two weeks after the previous prime minister abruptly resigned, ...

Tonga is starting the new year with a new prime minister. Parliament elected him in a special session on Christmas Eve. HPR’s ...

A massive volcanic eruption in Tonga, on Saturday, triggered a tsunami that spread across the Pacific in a matter of hours. Waves hit Australia, New Zealand and Japan as well as the west coasts of ...

Watch: Satellite images capture the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Locals have been advised to drink bottled water and wear masks if they do go outdoors, to avoid breathing in the ash.

Charlotte Lytton and Matthew Abbott traveled to Tonga to report this story. All photographs were made in May 2023. Sept. 1 at 6:00 a.m. Warning: This graphic requires ...