ABC and Tonga Broadcasting Commission cement relationship with MOU
The ABC and the Tonga Broadcasting Commission have exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding, recognising their longstanding relationship.
Public media expands reach and services for the Pacific
Public media organisations are increasing their investments and collaborations in the Pacific, and adapting to digital trends to expand their reach to audiences across the region.
“A vital tool”: Why RNZ turned to shortwave after the Tongan volcanic eruption
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano exploded earlier this year, RNZ Pacific reverted to shortwave to reach the isolated island nation.
Covering the Tongan tsunami from abroad, with no communications
Tongan journalist Agnes Tupou reflects on how they provided reassurance to Tongan people abroad after the volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Trust in public radio – World Radio Day 2022
Join us in celebrating radio as the most trusted, prevalent, and accessible medium around the world.
Fury in Tonga at new limits imposed on media
Journalists in Tonga are angry at new regulations they say clamp down on media freedom.
Restructure highlights ongoing struggle for TBC
The repositioning of two prominent journalists sparks further concern of government interference at the Tongan public broadcaster.
Tonga broadcaster saga prompts media freedom discussion
Media freedom has come under the spotlight in Tonga ever since the prime minister threatened the public broadcaster over his dissatisfaction of their reporting. Our 2017 travel bursar, Koro Vaka'uta, went to Tonga to investigate.
Tongan Prime Minister continues his attack on the public broadcaster
Public Media Alliance President, Paul Thompson writes in support of public media in Tonga, which has become the target of Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva.
Concern as Tongan public broadcaster is labelled “enemy of the government”
The Public Media Alliance calls on the Tongan Prime Minister to respect the independence of the Tongan Broadcasting Commission (TBC) and its role in holding government to account.