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  • 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    : The Tonga Parliament repealed the Pacific Games Organizing Act 2013 and then passed Tonga’s biggest national budget for 2017-208 after mid-night last night 29 June.From the House by Pesi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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  • Wednesday 28 June 2017 7:11pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : After years of absence, the ‘Ikale Tahi national rugby team is finally playing a home game in Nuku'alofa on Saturday, July 1, and coach Toutai Kefu is very happy that they are. Photos by Linny Folau.
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  • Wednesday 28 June 2017 7:00pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Ambassador of the Philippines to New Zealand, H.E. Jesus Domingo, visited the Kingdom last week. His visit was unannounced by the Tonga Government but was reported by the LDS church who greeted and welcomed Mr Domingo to their stake.
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  • Wednesday 28 June 2017 6:26pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Five waste management vehicles from the Government of Japan which arrives later this year, would be used by Waste Authority Ltd to extend its services in the outer islands of Vava'u and Ha'apai.
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  • Wednesday 28 June 2017 6:20pm


    Waikato, New Zealand
    : Roger Pikia, the head of a New Zealand Maori tribe that owns the operation of over 700 hectares of forestry on Tonga's ‘Eua Island, is under fraud investigation.
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  • Tuesday 27 June 2017 11:07pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Tongan government is struggling to free Tonga from its commitment to host the 2019 Pacific Games.
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  • Tuesday 27 June 2017 7:17pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Thirteen contestants for the Miss Heilala Pageant 2017 attended an orientation program this morning, June 27, at the Scenic Hotel in Fua’amotu. Another four contestants are expected to arrive in Tonga this week. Photos by Linny Folau.
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  • Tuesday 27 June 2017 5:25pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Three men were arrested on Friday night, June 23 for theft, assaulting a couple and damaging vehicles at the waterfront area in Sopu.
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  • Monday 26 June 2017 5:55pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A select group of 20 young Tongan adolescents are attending a new "character-building program" this week in Nuku’alofa to help them see how they can build a stronger future for Tonga by working together. The pilot program will involve mentoring and building relationships between former rival boys schools.
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  • Monday 26 June 2017 11:14am


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Regretfully, I must intrude into your day, and reluctantly make a further comment on the sad saga that is the 2019 Pacific Games (PG2019).
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  • Friday 23 June 2017 7:38pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga's rugby coach Toutai Kefu says the 'Ikale Tahi is on track and ready to meet Manu Samoa and the Flying Fijians at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku’alofa for the 2017 Pacific Nations Cup Championship matches on July 1 and July 8.
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  • Friday 23 June 2017 7:21pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The construction of a new Tonga government office building, St George Palace at Pangai Si’i in the Central Business District was completed on 17 May, but no date has been confirmed for the opening.
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  • Friday 23 June 2017 7:15pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Two men have been arrested for the housebreaking and theft of around $25,520 pa’anga worth of electronics at a shop in Fasi.
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  • Thursday 22 June 2017 10:02pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga’s first ever Winter Olympian, Bruno Banani married Silia Leger at the Catholic Basilica Church in Nuku’alofa, Tonga yesterday, 21 June 2017.
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  • Thursday 22 June 2017 8:09pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Nine Miss Heilala contestants have registered to take part in the pageant to be held July 1-7 in Nuku’alofa. The contestants who are 19 to 23 years old come from Tonga, United States and New Zealand.
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