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Saturday 2 October 2010 10:58am
Christchurch,New Zealand : I was overwhelmed to read in our local paper (Press) of your amazing generosity to my lovely city, and wish to say as a solo citizen, thank you, thank you. God bless you all for your compassion and generosity. - Diane Shepheard.
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Friday 1 October 2010 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : His Majesty the King George Tupou V has issued the Writs of Election yesterday Thursday 30th September, 2010 which confirmed the Legislative Assembly General Election to be held on 25th November, 2010. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 5:15pm
Wellington,New Zealand : While the Christchurch earthquake has not affected me personally, it has severely affected my family and friends, and the kindness and generosity of your people is absolutely outstanding and has really touched my heart. - Lissette Trewern. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 5:00pm
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA : It's been 135 years since modern Tonga was introduced to the world of politics, business, religion, and education. Haven't we gotten just one qualified judge? It is time to break the mold. We must eliminate the flawed idea that only Papalangis are capable of being smart, intellectual, honest, and trustworthy. The longer we keep our lot in an inferior status, the longer we will deny ourselves the opportunities to excel. - Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 4:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal fund, which collected $887,055 pa'anga, was handed over to Christchurch Major Bob Parker in Christchurch today, October 1, by Tonga's Prime Minister Hon Dr Feleti Sevele. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tonga Defence Services 33 member rugby team, including officials, will compete in the Pacific Nations Military Rugby tournament in Canberra, Australia on October 14-23. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 8:25am
Hihifo, Niuatoputapu : Two memorial headstones were unveiled in Hihifo yesterday morning commemorating the nine people who died in the tsunami that ravaged the outer island of Niuatoputapu, a year ago on September 30. Photos by Jessica Patolo Premium content -
Thursday 30 September 2010 8:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Legislative Assembly will close today, September 30, for the last time under the current government. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 September 2010 6:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal fund has collected $839,957 pa'anga to date with more cash donations expected to be raised in a second national radiothon appeal to be held on Thursday, September 29 in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 7:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With only three weeks left until candidates register for the Tonga General Election set for November 25, it is expected that some high level public servants will resign their posts in order to stand for election to parliament. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 7:45pm
Tokyo, Japan : Tonga's new inter island ferry the MV 'Otuanga'ofa left Japan on September 27 on its way to Tonga where it is expected to arrive in Nuku'alofa on October 15. Photos by Takai Palei. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 7:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fraud offences in excess of $5.5 million pa'anga were reported to the Tonga Police in the first six months of the year, Police Commander, Chris Kelley. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 4:59pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : The 2010 Vava'u Regatta Festival from September 22-25, attacted 30 yachts, bringing many visitors to Vava'u last week. Photos by Sione Vuki Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 1:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King George Tupou V will not close the last session of the Tonga Legislative Assembly on its historic closing on Thursday, September 30, the last under the existing system before a new system of government is introduced. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 8:28am
Delhi, India : In a Statementon September 25 Michael Fennell, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation said there had been significant progress in preparing the Village for arrival of teams. However, he said there is still much to be done, and is fair to say that there have been many challenges for those countries that arrived in Delhi early, as the Village was not completely ready for use. - Commonwealth Games Federation Premium content -
Monday 27 September 2010 7:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ten members of the Tonga team for the Commonwealth Games left Tonga at 10:00am today September 27 for Auckland, where they met up with eight other athletes and officials, on their way to Delhi in India tonight. Premium content -
Monday 27 September 2010 7:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's new Chief Justice Hon Michael Dishington Scott started his new position at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court today, Monday September 27. Premium content -
Monday 27 September 2010 5:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's centre for the disabled, the 'Ofa Tui mo e 'Amanaki Centre, has received a helping hand with maintenance from civil servants and church officers who are learning management skills in an eight weeks course organised by the Tonga Defence Service. Premium content -
Saturday 25 September 2010 5:38am
: I would encourage P. A. Langi to contact me directly to provide me with all of the facts so that I can look into this matter. Certainly if the claims made in the letter are accurate, that would not represent an adequate level of service, but it is not possible for the company to properly respond or to take remedial action if we are not made aware of all of the facts. - Lusaene 'Aho. Premium content -
Thursday 23 September 2010 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Media Dialogue providing a forum for journalists and the public to question candidates who are running for the Tonga General Election continued in Nuku'alofa on September 22. Premium content
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