30 June, 2016. Embassy of Japan in collaboration with Japan Foundation presents to the Kingdom of Tonga Wadaiko Rindo drummer group, of professional taiko drummers and shamisen players to perform during the Heilala Festival 2016 Multi-Cultural Night and Block Party, in Nuku‘alofa.  

30 Sune 2016. Ko e ongoongo fakafiefia ia ki he fonua kae tautautefito ki he famili mo e kainga ofi ‘o kinautolu ‘a e toko 11 na’e lipooti na’e mole he folau mei Nuku’alofa ki Fonoifua Ha’apai.

28 June, 2016. The author of a new book documenting traditional methods of growing yam says the book has preserved indigenous crop planting knowledge that's valuable for Pacific farmers.

13 June, 2016. Another 250 Tongans are being given the chance to obtain New Zealand residence visas through an annual ballot.

11 June, 2016. On Thursday, 9 June 2016, the Government of Japan and the ‘Apifo’ou College Parents and Teachers’ Association celebrated the commissioning of the Project for Upgrading of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training facility for the College, funded through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects, GGP.

9 June, 2016. Changing mindsets around waste management is a major focal point of environmental conservation efforts in Tonga.

Nuku'alofa, 9 June 2016. China and Tonga signed the Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement for Ordinary Passport Holders in Nuku’alofa, the Kingdom of Tonga.

4 June. 2016. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $3 million grant and a $3 million loan to help Tonga strengthen its long-term economic growth prospects and capacity to respond to external economic shocks.