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Closing submissions from counsel in the trial of five policemen charged with manslaughter in Kali Fungavaka's death was further adjourned on Wednesday May 7, at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court.

The Tonga netball team was beaten by a Fiji A team 46-32 at the Vodafone Arena, Fiji last night.

The disgruntled Friendly Island Bus Association members are still not happy with the way Government rejected their request for Customs Duty and Consumption Tax exemptions.

The pilot of a Real Tonga Queen Air that made an emergency belly-landing at the ‘Eua airstrip last week has been suspended, while an investigation into the reason for the emergency is underway.

The 7th Contingent of His Majesty’s Armed Forces (Royal Tongan Marines) returned from Afghanistan last week, after completing their six-months of duty at Camp Bastion and Leatherneck in Afghanistan.

A mother who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of her 14-year-old daughter whom she severely assaulted last August will be sentenced on Wednesday May 7, at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court. The girl died of septic shock and multiple organ failure days after a prolonged beating by her accused family members, who then left her without medical care.

The five policemen accused of manslaughter in the death of Kali Fungavaka have chosen not to give evidence in the trial at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court after the Crown concluded its final witness today, May 1. The trial continues on Monday, May 5 with submissions from counsel.

A new six-year partnership deal has been signed between Australia and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS). Australia will pay $21.6 million (AUD) for the first three years of the partnership.

“Courageous” is how a surviving passenger, Naita Fe‘ao, praised the pilot who belly-landed their flight at ‘Eua airport this morning.