Tokelau News

Tonga eruption: Aid agencies look at how best to support Tongans
on January 17, 2022
Aid agencies are meeting today to discuss a plan of action to provide relief to people affected by the tsunami in Tonga and the Read more →
In brief: News from around the Pacific
on January 17, 2022
China offers assistance to Tonga; Japan to New Caledonia to flight rerouted due to volcanic ash; Covid infections continue to Read more →
Tonga eruption: NZ Air Force plane leaves for reconnaissance flight...
on January 16, 2022
Power is being restored in Tonga's capital, and the country is sending naval boats to outlying islands to assess the damage from Read more →
Watch live: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses situation in...
on January 16, 2022
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to outline the government's response to the situation in Tonga.
Tonga eruption likely the world's largest in 30 years - scientist
on January 16, 2022
Early data from Tonga's violent volcanic eruption suggests it is the biggest blast since Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines 30 Read more →

‘Is it to satisfy you or to satisfy us?’ Why New Zealand’s...
on October 29, 2021
‘Is it to satisfy you or to satisfy us?’ Why New Zealand’s Pacific colony doesn’t want independence The Guardian
Inflatable dinghies and Zoom medical training: how a remote Pacific...
on July 23, 2021
Inflatable dinghies and Zoom medical training: how a remote Pacific atoll got Pfizer The Guardian
'England vs America': The friendly war that unites a Tokelau atoll -...
on January 25, 2021
'England vs America': The friendly war that unites a Tokelau atoll RNZ

Malawi police arrest 'prophet' who fled from South Africa
on November 18, 2020
Shepherd Bushiri, a self-proclaimed prophet known for "miracles" and an opulent lifestyle, skipped to Malawi last week in breach Read more →
Slovakia drug bust yields huge shipment of methamphetamines
on July 7, 2020
Thai bizman convicted of selling fake bomb detectors
on September 27, 2018
Many millions of dollars of the devices were sold to the Thai army and other security forces around the world. A court in Read more →
North Korea fires 5 short-range projectiles into sea
on March 21, 2016
North Korea fired five short-range projectiles into the sea on Monday, Seoul officials said, in a continuation of weapon launches Read more →
Airlander 10: Flying won't be the same again
on March 21, 2016
The Airlander 10 is all set to be officially unveiled and promises to change the aviation industry around the world.

BAT Completes Community Water Project for Apolima Tai Island
by Press Release on January 14, 2022
Source: Press Release APIA, SAMOA – 14 JANUARY 2022: British American Tobacco Samoa (BAT Samoa) is continuing its Read more →
Court denies LAVA Hotel application to amend Claim for Damages
by Lagi Keresoma on January 13, 2022
By Lagi Keresoma APIA, SAMOA – 14 JANUARY 2022: Supreme Court Judge, Justice Lesatele Rapi Vaai has denied an application by Read more →
17 students get SSAB NZ Prime Minister’s Junior Fellow Awards
by Talaia Mika on January 13, 2022
By Talaia Mika APIA, SAMOA – 13 JANUARY 2022: Close to 20 local students will be returning to school with a bang this year as Read more →
Attorney General and Respondents Ordered to Pay Court Costs
by Lagi Keresoma on January 13, 2022
By Lagi Keresoma APIA, SAMOA – 13 JANUARY 2022: The Attorney General and two other respondents have been ordered to pay total Read more →