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  • Friday 9 November 2012 8:22pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : 'Isileli Pulu, who followed a crowd of rioters and witnessed damage to businesses during the 16 November 2006 Nuku'alofa riots, was vigorously questioned on his movements on that day, when he gave evidence in an insurance case heard at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court yesterday. During the hard questioning the judge warned 'Isileli that he may not answer any questions if he felt it might incriminate himself.
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  • Friday 9 November 2012 7:23pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : When Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi meet Italy on Saturday night, in Brescia, Italy, the battle for domination will be in the forwards, according to the captain of the 'Ikale Tahi, Nili Latu.
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  • Friday 9 November 2012 7:08pm


    Kanokupolu, Tonga
    : A group of 15 new US Peace Corps volunteers for Tonga were sworn in today, November 9, by the US Ambassador to Tonga HE Frankie Reed, at the Vakaloa Beach Resort in Kanokupolu. Peace Corps also announced that its country directors in Tonga, Samoa and Fiji are to be replaced by a a Regional Director.
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  • Thursday 8 November 2012 10:09pm


    Auckland, New Zealand
    : Industry leaders from across the Pacific and New Zealand are set to come together on 14th November for a one-day fisheries forum to discuss partnership opportunities for the future in an increasingly competitive region.
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  • Thursday 8 November 2012 9:01pm


    Vaini, Tonga:
    : The arrival of a container of medical equipment from Salt Lake City, USA for a clinic at the village of Vaini, in Tongatapu yesterday, November 7, was welcomed with prayers and speeches by Princess Taone and community leaders.
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  • Thursday 8 November 2012 5:25pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : During 'Akilisi Pohiva's first two days of giving evidence, in an insurance case heard in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court this week, he was questioned closely about the ingredients for violent demonstration that were evident on November 16, 2006, when the central business district was destroyed by rioters. He told the court he had no connection to the rioters.
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  • Thursday 8 November 2012 1:17pm


    Wellington, New Zealand:
    : The injured crew of a yacht that rolled in 10m seas between New Zealand and Tonga are awaiting rescue after activating their emergency beacon at around 6.30pm yesterday (7 November).
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  • Thursday 8 November 2012 12:18pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Wednesday 14 November will be a day to mark in your calendar as solar eclipse watch day. The moon will shift in front of the sun, blocking out part of its light. For Tonga it will be only a partial eclipse, not so interesting, but we will not get anything better than that for a long time, so you better watch. - Firitia Velt.
  • Wednesday 7 November 2012 1:59pm


    Brescia, Italy
    : The 'Ikale Tahi head coach, Mana 'Otai has announced his team to play Italy at Stadio M. Riggamonti, in Brescia, on Saturday, November 10 during Tonga's European Tour. Mana made his selection of 23 players, from 33 players who participated in a three-day training camp in Gruissan, France.
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  • Tuesday 6 November 2012 7:55pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Eight plaintiffs of local businesses whose properties were damaged and gutted by fire during the riots of November 16, 2006 are suing their insurance company the National Pacific Insurance (Tonga) Ltd, for coverage.
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  • Tuesday 6 November 2012 7:47pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Nautilus Minerals Inc. has discovered two new high-grade, Seafloor Massive Sulfide systems in its tenements in the territorial waters of Tonga.
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  • Tuesday 6 November 2012 6:36pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A 34-year-old man of Asian origin died in a road accident on By Pass Road in Halaleva this morning, Tuesday November 6, and a driver has been charged with manslaughter by negligence.
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  • Tuesday 6 November 2012 6:30pm


    Suva, Fiji
    : The Strengthening Pacific Economic Integration Through Trade SPEITT Programme is funded under the European Union’s 10th European Development Fund (EDF). Its objective is to improve economic integration through strengthened national systems and institutional frameworks to develop trade capacity, increase private sector competitiveness and increase international market access. – Chairman of SPEITT PSC, Mr Shiu Raj.
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  • Saturday 3 November 2012 7:46pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Preliminary Inquiry of five Tongan police officers and one civilian, who have been charged with manslaughter has been set for February 25-27, at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court.
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  • Saturday 3 November 2012 7:43pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Tonga Development Bank has announced a 50% reduction in loan repayments rates to help its clients to meet obligations during the current financial and economic challenges in Tonga.
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  • Friday 2 November 2012 2:55pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A Victim Service Unit to provide a safe place for victims of crimes, to make their complaints and be interviewed by Police Officers, was opened at the Nuku'alofa Central Police Station on November 1.
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  • Thursday 1 November 2012 8:37pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A 28-year-old man from Fasi was found dead in his bedroom yesterday morning, October 31. Police ruled out any suspicious circumstances while awaiting the results of an inquest to confirm the cause of death.
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  • Thursday 1 November 2012 2:33pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga's democratic adventure during the past two years has been full of intrigues, revelations and challenges. Unfortunately, these goings on have distracted the attention of the Cabinet and the Parliament from the pressing issue of the day, which is to get the Tongan economy back on its feet, or we will become heavily relying on others for our livelihoods. Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua
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  • Wednesday 31 October 2012 6:22pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Meeting in Tonga today, the council of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office discussed issues relating to the safety of aviation in its 13 member states and also looked for sustainable ways to finance its operations in the future.
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  • Tuesday 30 October 2012 10:17pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Six men accused of manslaughter, including five Tongan police officers and one detainee, are expected to appear at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court this week on Friday, November 2.
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