Reports from Tonga's newspapers, October 22-23, 2008. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua.

The Kalonikali on October 23 reports that a 60-year old man from Fua'amotu was sentenced to eight years imprisonment for incest, after he was charged with raping his ten-year old daughter at his tax allotment in 2000. The victim is the second youngest of the defendant's seven children. He had previously served a four-year sentence for indecent assault and incest with his eldest daughter, and according to the Kalonikali that daughter is being looked after by the Queen.

Other reports in the newspaper included a story that says Tonga is toying with the idea of shipping all its oil from Singapore in a supertanker.

Dr Toakase Fakakovikaetau won the '2008 Louise Lown Heart Hero' award.

The Taimi on October 22 reports that an elderly woman had found a dead baby, which was hidden in a suitcase and dumped in a rubbish bin at Lapaha. The mother has been identified as an unmarried teacher.

On board the HMAS Parramatta deployed for duties in Iraqi waters are Lt. Rodney Taylor, a grandchild of Manoa Havea, who is a communication officer; and Lt. Tatola 'Apikotoa, a warfare officer.

The Talaki on October 22 argues that a boat belonging to Ha'apai no. 1 People's Representative 'Uliti Uata had unloaded cargo at the swimming pool at Popua.

The Kele'a on October 22 reports that 'Uliti Uata had urged the Prime Minister to think about the great turmoil that the country will experience over delays in getting the constitutional commission going.

The Talaki reports that the Nobles Committee warns that there will be war if change affects land.