The Latest Breaking News from Tonga

Australia's largest warship has again found itself in troubled waters, with the Defence Department confirming the vessel is experiencing mechanical difficulties less than four months since a major failure.

Australia A will play in the Pacific Nations Cup in July against Fiji, Samoa and Tonga with Rugby Australia reviving the development team to boost player depth.

Second row Lopeti Timani has played Tests for both Australia and Tonga

Like the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai volcano that triggered a massive tsunami and sent shockwaves around the world when it erupted on January 15, the recently signed security deal between the Solomon Islands and China has also unleashed geopolitical convulsions of immense magnitude.

The UN says 70 per cent of women and girls experience sexual or gender-based violence during crises. How have women fared in the aftermath of Tonga's volcanic eruption?

A reunion of epic proportions could take place in 2023, where Israel Folau may have the chance to represent Tonga in a World Cup year against Australia, who sacked him for sharing homophobic remarks

Samantha Moala recalls she was taking a shower at her home in Tonga when she heard what sounded like a gunshot so powerful it hurt her ears

He was formidable on the rugby league field, but Sione Finefeuiaki has learnt from his own family in Tonga just how destructive Mother Nature can be, which is why he has arranged for containers of goods - donated by Hunter people and businesses - to be shipped to his homeland…

The UK will send a robot boat to examine the aftermath of an underwater volcanic explosion in Tonga.