You are here
Breaking news
Pages
-
Wednesday 19 July 2017 5:57pm
Auckland, New Zealand : A towering 12-year-old boy of Tongan descent, Petelo Lemeki, was the centre of attention last week at an under-13’s rugby tournament in New Zealand. Petelo reportedly stands 6’2" tall (188 cms) and weighs 121 Kilos, and wears size-14 rugby boots..
Premium content -
Wednesday 19 July 2017 11:20am
Liverpool, United Kingdom : Science fiction has long explored the terrifying possibility that we are devoid of free will, and that some unpleasant creature could control our minds or turn us into plodding zombies. But mind control is not just a literary trope. It is also a common method by which parasites gain access to environments where they can grow, reproduce, and complete their life cycles. By Robbie Rae. -
Tuesday 18 July 2017 8:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Green Climate Fund (GCF) Pacific Structured Dialogue attended by 140 regional delegates is being held in Nuku’alofa from July 18-21, to help Pacific countries access climate financing.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 18 July 2017 8:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI opened the Royal Agriculture, Fisheries and Tonga-Made Show at Lea’aetohi grounds in Pangai, Ha’apai on Tuesday, July 18 where abundant food crops, seafood, fish and fine woven handicrafts were displayed. Premium content -
Tuesday 18 July 2017 5:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 28-year-old man is in critical conditional at Vaiola Hospital after the car he was driving crashed on Hihifo Road in Hofoa early Sunday morning, July 16. Premium content -
Monday 17 July 2017 11:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Kodiak 100 seaplane owned by Setouchi Holdings Inc., demonstrated flights capable of both land and sea landings in Vava’u and the two Niuas last week, on the invitation of the Governor of Vava'u, Lord Fulivai. Premium content -
Monday 17 July 2017 11:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi have successfully qualified for the 2019 World Rugby Cup in Japan after coming second place in the Pacific Nations Cup which ended on Saturday after Fiji defeated Samoa 38 -16 in Apia. Premium content -
Monday 17 July 2017 11:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Petroleum prices have decreased starting today Monday, July 17 approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA) for July to August. Premium content -
Monday 17 July 2017 11:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Natasha Finau, Miss Manaui Group was crowned the winner of the 2017-18 Miss Galaxy last Friday night, 14 July at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. The 1st runner up went to Miss Tonga Hawaii, Sarabi Avan Jogia. Premium content -
Monday 17 July 2017 1:48pm
Princeton, USA : When Americans are asked what percentage of US government spending goes to foreign aid, the median answer is 25%. The correct answer is 1%. No wonder, then, that when President Donald Trump justifies cutting aid on the grounds that other countries need to step up because they are not paying their fair share, many people believe him. By Peter Singer. -
Saturday 15 July 2017 2:18pm
Oxford, United Kingdom : In recent years, the world has become increasingly preoccupied with the catastrophic potential of global warming and other human-induced environmental changes, and rightly so. But one of the most serious risks has been all but ignored: the threat to human health. ...Determined opponents will question the science and criticize those who claim that human health is being jeopardized by environmental disregard. But to these critics I pose a question of my own: “Are you willing to risk being wrong?" By Shaukat Aziz. -
Friday 14 July 2017 10:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : This year’s budget is Tonga’s biggest ever of $595.8 million, more than its 2016-2017 national budget of $545.2 million. Premium content -
Friday 14 July 2017 10:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A judgment on a judicial review filed by the former General Manager of Tonga Broadcasting Commission Nanise Fifita against government, on the termination of her contract is expected to be released on Friday, July 21. Premium content -
Friday 14 July 2017 10:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fifty-seven people were arrested and charged with drinking alcohol and being disorderly in public places, last weekend July 7-9, with the most arrested after the rugby match between Tonga’s 'Ikale Tahi and Flying Fijians. Premium content -
Thursday 13 July 2017 8:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ten Miss Galaxy contestants showcased their spectacular "own creations" in the pageant’s first judging event last night, 12 July, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. Through their creative outfits, the contestants urged people to recycle material and ensure rubbish is thrown in bins or taken to the dumpsite to keep the country clean. Premium content -
Thursday 13 July 2017 8:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI opened the Royal Agriculture, Fisheries and Tonga-Made Show in Niuatoputapu on Wednesday, July 12 where the small population showcased abundant food crops, seafood, fish and fine woven handicrafts at Matangimale grounds. Photos by Milika Tolungamaka. -
Thursday 13 July 2017 12:57pm
Auckland, New Zealand : In the New Zealand High Court yesterday, two men of Tongan descent, Luigi Havea (26) and Panepasa Havea, were found guilty of the kidnapping and manslaughter of a 50-year-old Thai woman, Jindarat Prutsiriporn. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 July 2017 9:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga became a prospective member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in June. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 July 2017 6:18pm
Suva, Fiji : “As Pacific islanders, we have been made custodians of our greatest assets – our people, our culture, our land and our oceans, by our forefathers. A duty we need to fulfill because if we are not careful, we will not only lose our home but we will lose the economic benefits that sustains our livelihoods,” said Christopher Cocker, CEO of the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), at the Climate Action Pacific Partnership Event held last week in Suva, Fiji. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 July 2017 6:17pm
Suva, Fiji : Dr Mahendra Reddy, Fiji’s former Minister for Education who was charged with bribery and undue influence would have his trial set for September 6 and 8. Premium content
Pages
Tonga weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK. See also Fua'amotu Weather Forecasting Center, Tonga, for latest local weather bulletin.