Tonga

Tonga back online as undersea cable repaired

Internet connection has been restored in Tonga today, five weeks after a massive volcanic eruption shredded the undersea cable that connects the Pacific nation with the rest of the world.

Eruption-hit Tonga enters lockdown after Covid detected

Tonga will go into Covid-19 lockdown tomorrow after the virus was detected in a fresh blow to the Pacific kingdom as it struggles to recover from last month's devastating volcanic eruption, officials said.

Covid-19 outbreak on ship threatens Tonga aid efforts

A Covid-19 outbreak on an Australian warship has threatened to disrupt aid efforts to Tonga, as the international relief operation following the 15 January eruption and tsunami continues.

Covid-19 disrupts aid flight to tsunami-hit Tonga

As aid trickles into the South Pacific nation of Tonga, devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami, an Australian aid flight has been forced to return to base due to a positive Covid-19 case onboard.

Planes and ships head for devastated Tonga

The first aid flights reached Tonga today with more en route, five days after a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.

5 facts about disaster-hit Tonga

All homes on one of Tonga's islands destroyed

All the homes on one of Tonga's small outer islands were destroyed in the massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, with three people so far confirmed dead.

Tonga remains cut off after volcanic eruption

Tonga has been virtually cut off from the rest of the world after a massive volcanic eruption that crippled communications with the Pacific island nation, and experts warned internet connection may not be fully restored for weeks.

Volcano triggers Tonga tsunami, alerts from Japan to US

An underwater volcano has erupted in the South Pacific with a stunning blast, sending tsunami waves onto the nearby island of Tonga and to the north in Japan, with warnings of dangerous ocean surges issued as far away as the US West Coast.