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Monday 24 July 2017 1:52pm
Los Angeles, California, USA : Tributes are flowing in for 21-year-old Siosifa Maama of Los Angeles who tragically passed away five days ago. Sifa worked as a security guard and was shot during an attempted armed robbery of a store that he was guarding on the evening of June 19.
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Monday 24 July 2017 1:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As the 2017 Rugby League World Cup approaches, apprehension builds for Pacific Island teams with the possibility of top-notch players being snatched by Australia and New Zealand. Premium content -
Saturday 22 July 2017 3:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four young athletes are representing Tonga at the Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) that opened on 18 July in the Bahamas. From two sports, boxing and swimming, they are Noelani Day, Finau ‘Ohuafi and Iki Tu’itavake Jr, with a boxer Tu’ihalangingie Vea. Premium content -
Saturday 22 July 2017 2:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Inoke Afeaki (44) former 'Ikale Tahi captain has been recruited as Director of Operations for Team Tonga by the Tonga Sports Association and National Olympic Committee (TASANOC). Premium content -
Saturday 22 July 2017 2:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A single extreme weather event can wipe out progress for Pacific Islands, while much of the financial cost of loss and recovery is borne by the Private Sector. Dame Meg Taylor told the Green Climate Fund Structured Dialogue in Nuku'alofa this week, that "involving the private sector to help shape climate and disaster resilient development is crucial." Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2017 1:51pm
Auckland, New Zealand : The Tonga Under-19 Women’s Soccer team is attracting attention for having the youngest player, Napa Talasinga (15), at the OFC U19 Women’s Championship 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2017 1:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An exhibition of traditional Japanese crafts and artwork was launched on 20 July by the Acting Minister for Tourism, Hon. Mateni Tapueluelu at the Tanoa International Hotel, Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2017 1:37pm
Melbourne, Australia : The Melbourne Rebels have honoured Amanaki Mafi with an award for best player for the season. The award was voted on by all members of the Melbourne Rebels team. The former Tonga College boy only started playing for the Melbourne Rebels this year. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2017 1:30pm
Dunedin, New Zealand : French Rugby Club, RC Toulonnais (Toulon) has announced the signing of Malakai Fekitoa. The signing comes after weeks of speculation by New Zealand media that Fekitoa would move to France. Premium content -
Thursday 20 July 2017 5:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A private gift of around 5000 pairs of shoes from Japan are being distributed by the Tonga Red Cross this week to young students at various schools in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 July 2017 7:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Vava’u has been struck with a serious shortage of benzene this week forcing tourism operators and businesses to look for other sources of fuel - or to cut back heavily on their operations. The shortage will not be eased until the domestic ferry arrives tomorrow, followed by a delayed fuel tanker that will not unload until next week. Premium content -
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
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