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  • Friday 7 July 2017 5:12pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Flying Fijians were in high spirits and looking relaxed at the captain’s run session at Teufaiva Stadium this morning, 7 July. Coach John McKee told Matangi Tonga the team is ready for tomorrow’s game against the ‘Ikale Tahi in Nuku'alofa. Photos by Linny Folau.
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  • Friday 7 July 2017 3:54pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Creative and dramatic island creations and colourful sarongs were showcased last night 6 July, during the final judging events of the 2017 Miss Heilala Pageant, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. Photos by Linny Folau
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  • Thursday 6 July 2017 11:27pm


    Neiafu, Vava'u
    : The four-days celebration of HM King Tupou VI’s 58th birthday began on 4 July in Neiafu, Vava’u with a military parade and luncheon on July 4 and a Royal Cruise to Ovaka Island on July 5. Photos by Pesi Fonua
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  • Thursday 6 July 2017 6:11pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Tonga Rugby Union have announced the official ‘Ikale Tahi team list for this Saturday’s game against Fiji at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa.
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  • Thursday 6 July 2017 5:34pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga’s traditional dancing and costumes were on show at the Miss Heilala Tau’olunga contest on Wednesday night, 5 July at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall in Nuku'alofa.
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  • Thursday 6 July 2017 5:17pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Fifty-six people were arrested and charged with drinking alcohol and being disorderly in public places, mainly in central Nuku'alofa, during the Heilala Festival weekend from Friday, June 30 to Saturday, July 1.
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  • Thursday 6 July 2017 2:39pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A roof top solar system at the Prince Wellington Ngu Hospital, Vava'u, was officially inaugurated on July 3 by Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala.
  • Wednesday 5 July 2017 6:31pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Tonga Government's $382.4 million pa'anga budget appropriation was assented by King Tupou VI today, July 5.
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  • Wednesday 5 July 2017 5:33pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Sixteen contestants in the Miss Heilala Pageant cheered up a full crowd at Queen Salote Memorial Hall on Tuesday night, July 4, with their talent show, the second judging event in Nuku'alofa.
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  • Tuesday 4 July 2017 7:01pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Contestants in this year’s Miss Heilala Pageant looked radiant on Tuesday, July 4 a public holiday for the King’s birthday as they paraded on colourful floats through central Nuku’alofa.
  • Monday 3 July 2017 10:16pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga Police's final contingent to the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) returned to Tonga when the 14-years regional peacekeeping mission ended on 30 June in Honiara.
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  • Monday 3 July 2017 5:41pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The 175th Anniversary of the Catholic Church in Tonga on Sunday, July 2 was celebrated with a mass led by HE Cardinal Mafi at Pangaimotu Island, the site of a white cross that marks the first mass held on July 2, 1842.
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  • Monday 3 July 2017 5:35pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : World Aquatics Day was celebrated at Fua’amotu Beach by residents of Pelehake Village with a barbeque after completing a six-week Learn to Swim Program, which also trained five swimming teachers under the same program.
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  • Saturday 1 July 2017 7:19pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The ‘Ikale Tahi defeated Manu Samoa 30 – 26 today at Teufaiva Stadium, winning their first home game in Tonga since 2009. The dramatic encounter saw a thrilling end with the ‘Ikale Tahi preventing a Samoan try during extra-time to win the game. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Eleanor Gee.
  • Friday 30 June 2017 10:06pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga’s ‘Ikale Tahi and the Manu Samoa meet on Saturday, July 1 at Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium, in what should be a tough match for both sides, but many "Ikale Tahi players are fulfilling a dream of playing a test match at home.
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  • Friday 30 June 2017 7:34pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : King Tupou VI on 22 June 2017 appointed three new "Law Lords". Mrs Linda Simiki Folaumoetu’i (Tonga's first woman Law Lord), Mr Michael Dishington Scott K.C. and Mr Tu’inukutavake Barron Afeaki become members of two standing committees of the Privy Council.
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  • Friday 30 June 2017 1:11pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The ‘Ikale Team for this Saturday’s matchup against the Manu Samoa was officially announced. Siale Piutau will captain the team for the match that kicks off at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa at 3:00pm.
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  • Friday 30 June 2017 12:03am


    Beijing, China
    : Nine Tongan students on study scholarships in China successfully completed their degrees this month. The students graduated from universities in Beijing, Shandong, Jianxi, Wuhan and Jilin with Masters degrees and Bachelor degrees.
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  • Thursday 29 June 2017 5:09pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Rev Dr 'Ahio was re-elected as the President of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga during the 94th Free Wesleyan Church Annual Conference on Wednesday, June 28 in Neiafu, Vava’u.
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  • Thursday 29 June 2017 11:02am


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Tonga Parliament repealed the Pacific Games Organizing Act 2013 and then passed Tonga’s biggest national budget for 2017-208 after mid-night last night 29 June.From the House by Pesi Fonua.
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