Tongatapu
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Oct 9, 2026
Vaiangina SikahemaGUEST
For Saints scattered across the Pacific, having an apostle of the Lord among them was the chance of a lifetime.
Vaiangina SikahemaGUEST
Reaching the apostle meant a long voyage for my grandparents across the largest body of water on the planet to the main island of Tongatapu, but first stopping midway on their home island of Vavaʻu.
Vaiangina SikahemaGUEST
The Pacific is known for its fickle weather patterns, and the week of their trip was no different.
Vaiangina SikahemaGUEST
The Wolfgramms sailed into a storm.
Marea Tuilaepa TaeleHOST
However, their replacements are close family members.
Marea Tuilaepa TaeleHOST
The new member for Tongatapu II is Alvin Lafusi Sika, the brother of former member Semi See.
Marea Tuilaepa TaeleHOST
In Niua 17, Aminiasi Tonga Pa'otangi Mana won the seat previously held by his father, Latai Faingata.
Marea Tuilaepa TaeleHOST
The United States has announced the inaugural US Pacific Islands Conference of Pacific Police Ministers, or COPPMIN.
Kaya SelbyHOST
Tonga Meteorological Services Chief Climate Officer says the kingdom is experiencing serious drought conditions.
Kaya SelbyHOST
Drought has now been declared on Tongatapu, Niuatu, Putapu, Hapai and Iwo.
Kaya SelbyHOST
Seluvaya Ilo Lahia says the government is working with stakeholders to ensure communities receive vital information and to access the support they need.
Seluvaya Ilo LahiaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The National Disaster Office, we work very close and they are also very close with Other organizations, for example, the Red Cross and other NGOs, especially when it comes to responding to the needs of the communities.
speaker_0HOST
People in Tonga are being reminded that the impacts of El Niño may continue even after the event has ended.
speaker_0HOST
Drought has now been declared on Tongatapu, Niuatoputapu, Ha'apai, and 'Eua.
speaker_0HOST
Tonga Meteorological Services Chief Climate Officer Seluvaia Ilolahia says warnings will be in place for the next few months.
Seluvaia IlolahiaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Our warnings are still i-in place, and for the next, uh, three months, El Niño is still, um, very strong.
speaker_0HOST
Tonga Me-Meteorological Service's Chief Climate Officer says the Kingdom is experiencing serious drought conditions.
speaker_0HOST
Drought has now been declared on Tongatapu, Niuatoputapu, Ha'apai, and 'Eua.
speaker_0HOST
Selu Vaia Ilolagia says the government is working with stakeholders to ensure communities receive vital information and access the support they need.
Selu Vaia IlolagiaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The National Disaster, uh, Office, we work very close, and they are also very close with other organizations, for example, the Red Cross and, and other NGOs, especially when it comes to, yeah, responding to the needs of the, uh, communities.
Selmanu UlalimamaitiHOST
People in Tonga are being reminded that the impacts of El Niño may continue even after the event has ended.
Selmanu UlalimamaitiHOST
Drought has now been declared on Tongatapu, Niuatoputapu, Ha'apai, and 'Eua.
Selmanu UlalimamaitiHOST
Tonga Meteorological Services Climate, Chief Climate Officer Seluvaia Ilolagia says warnings will be in place for the next few months.
Seluvaia IlolagiaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Our warnings are still i-in place, and for the next, uh, three months, El Niño is still, um, very strong and, uh, like the forecast, it probably is gonna be peaking around, um, November to December.
speaker_0HOST
[speaking foreign language] Tonga Meteorological Services chief climate officer says the kingdom is experiencing serious drought conditions.
speaker_0HOST
Drought has now been declared on Tongatapu, Niuatoputapu, Ha'apai, and 'Eua.
speaker_0HOST
Selupeia Ilolahia says the government is working with stakeholders to ensure communities receive vital information and access the support they need.
speaker_1SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The National Disaster, uh, Office, we work very close, and they are also very close with other organizations, for example, the Red Cross and, and other NGOs, especially when it comes to, yeah, responding to the needs of the, uh, communities.
Christina ParaskosHOST
Voters in two Tonga constituen- constituencies will vote for their new members of Parliament in by-elections today.
Christina ParaskosHOST
Supervisor of Elections Sami Welavao says polling stations will open at 8 a.m. for voters in the Tongatapu II and Niuas 17 constituencies.
Christina ParaskosHOST
A total of nine candidates are contesting in Tongatapu II, while five are vying for the Niuas 17 seat.
Christina ParaskosHOST
Results are expected to be confirmed this evening.
Christina ParaskosHOST
In Aotearoa, New Zealand, a Queenstown Lakes District Councillor says helicopters and ground crews will be back this morning working to contain a large blaze that has affected Walter Peak and Cecil Peak stations.
Fani SefohemaGUEST
For saints scattered across the Pacific, having an apostle of the Lord among them was the chance of a lifetime.
Fani SefohemaGUEST
Reaching the apostle meant a long voyage for my grandparents across the largest body of water on the planet to the main island of Tongatapu, but first stopping midway on their home island of Vava'u.
Fani SefohemaGUEST
The Pacific is known for its fickle weather patterns, and the week of their trip was no different.
Fani SefohemaGUEST
The Wolfgrahams sailed into a storm.
Vanessa PirottaGUEST
Um, and the reason I'm saying that is because we have a changing environment in terms of the ocean is becoming warmer.
Vanessa PirottaGUEST
That's a concern, but we need to make sure as well that the whales when they come to Vava'u and other places, Ha'apai, um, Tongatapu, around there, that these animals, uh, have a chance to rest, recover, and enjoy themselves.
Vanessa PirottaGUEST
So I quite like whale swimming, I, I must say.
Aggie TupouHOST
[laughs]
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