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Trade Policy: Tonga has joined the WTO Advisory Centre on WTO Law as its 48th developing-country member, gaining legal advice and training to better defend its trade interests. Migrant Worker Protections: A New Zealand Employment Court ruling confirms it is illegal to charge overseas recruits fees for jobs in New Zealand, including Tongan workers in the seasonal employment scheme. Government Services: Passport delays and conflicting explanations from Tonga’s Diplomatic Services have renewed scrutiny of the department, which was recently moved from Cabinet authority to the King and Privy Council in a controversial restructuring. Regional Security: Tonga has backed Pacific police chiefs’ endorsement of a new regional policing body. Accountability: Tonga has secured its first trafficking conviction since 2011, according to a US report.

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6 hours ago

Landmark New Zealand Court ruling protects Tongan workers from illegal overseas recruitment fees

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13 hours ago

Tonga joins WTO legal advisory centre as 48th developing country member

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15 hours ago

Tuvalu Governor-General becomes USP’s 34th Chancellor

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15 hours ago

'Redemption': Katoa's drive to keep firing for Tonga

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Oct. 20, 2026

11 foreign nationals arrested in California on federal charges alleging they Illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections

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Oct. 19, 2026

Electorates to watch this Election

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Oct. 19, 2026

Analysis: Could extra seats in Parliament decide the election?

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Oct. 18, 2026

Tonga named in warning over possible Chinese-linked criminal influence in Pacific

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