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Tuesday 5 April 2016 3:11pm
: A contract to start the construction of a new hospital and a three bedroom staff quarter on Niuatoputapu was signed on April 4 2016, with over $2 million funding by the European Union. The project follows the 2009 tsunami that destroyed the hospital, homes, and businesses on the remote island.
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Tuesday 5 April 2016 3:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan Netball Association has announced the team lists for the Tonga Under-18 and Under-21 Netball teams. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 April 2016 1:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Gale warnings remain in force for Tongatapu and ‘Eua with a strong wind warning for Vava’u and Ha’apai as Tropical Depression 15F was located about 465km west of Nuku’alofa at 11:00am this morning, 5 April. Forecasters warn that the system could possibly increase to tropical cyclone strength today, bringing squally thunderstorms and heavy rain. The system is moving east-southeast at about 15 km/h and on its current track is expected to lie about 25km west of Nuku'alofa or 60km west-northwest of 'Eua at about 10:00pm this evening. -
Tuesday 5 April 2016 1:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : It is important for parents to seek proper diagnosis if they are unsure of their child’s condition. Here in Tonga, children often get disciplined because of the lack of understanding of their condition, said Dr Flora Lutui in an address to mark World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday 2 April in Tonga. -
Monday 4 April 2016 7:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fiji Airways ATR 72 seat aircraft touched down at Lupepau'u International Airport on its first international direct service from Nadi to Vava'u on Saturday, 2 April at the start of a new weekly service.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 4 April 2016 6:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) has given its inaugural ‘NRL in Tonga Volunteers Award’ to 16 year-old 'Alani Taumoepeau of ACTS Community College. Premium content -
Monday 4 April 2016 6:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan Rugby Union has announced a team list of 12 local players to represent Tonga at the Hong Kong Sevens tournament this Friday April 8. All members of the team were selected from the recent Kolomotu’a Sevens competition, a competition that was won by Toloa Old Boys RFC. Premium content -
Monday 4 April 2016 6:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A strong wind warning with heavy rain advisory is in force for Tongatapu, Vava’u, Ha’apai and ‘Eua as Tropical Depression 15F was located about 890km west-northwest of Nuku’alofa this morning. Near its centre the depression is forecasted to, probably, increase to Tropical Cyclone strength in the next 18-24 hours. Tonga’s Fua’amotu Weather Forecasting Centre at 2:30pm today issued Tropical Cyclone Advisory One for Tonga. -
Monday 4 April 2016 6:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two teenagers have been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 33-year-old man who was allegedly hit on the head with a brick early Saturday morning, 2 April at Telekava cemetery in Kolomotu’a. Premium content -
Monday 4 April 2016 5:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Chief Justice has quashed a decision by the Minister of Public Enterprises, Hon. Poasi Tei, to end the terms of two directors of the Tonga Broadcasting Commission who had refused to resign from the board voluntarily. The Supreme Court’s ruling also exposed a failure of the government in “a duty of candour” to disclose all relevant facts and the content of its decision making process. Premium content -
Friday 1 April 2016 7:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Air New Zealand’s 312 seat-Boeing 777-200 aircraft touched down for the first time at Fua’amotu International Airport today, 1 April starting a weekly service to Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 1 April 2016 6:34pm
: A two-year study on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Pacific Ocean has valued the loss at over US$600 million per year resulting in Pacific Island nations stepping up plans to deter and eventually stop illegal fishing activities. Premium content -
Friday 1 April 2016 6:32pm
Washington State, USA : A Tongan woman has been jailed by a US court for sexually abusing and prostituting her 6 year-old daughter.1 comment -
Friday 1 April 2016 6:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will mark World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, 2 April with a special ceremony at the Mango Tree Center for disability in Houmakelikao. Premium content -
Thursday 31 March 2016 7:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new multi-purpose training centre for Tonga Red Cross Society in Pangai, Ha'apai funded by the Japanese Government was handed over yesterday, Wednesday, 30 March. Premium content -
Thursday 31 March 2016 7:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The death of a young man who fell out of a breadfruit tree was accidental, the Tonga Police today confirmed today. Premium content -
Thursday 31 March 2016 6:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new independent Tongan based think tank, named the Royal Oceania Institute (ROI) was launched today, Thursday 31 March in Nuku’alofa, and aims to advance fact-based research, analysis and foster open dialogue on topics relevant to the community. Premium content -
Thursday 31 March 2016 5:24pm
United States : Tony Finau has hatched his first PGA tour win and a prize of $540,000 after winning the Puerto Rico Open last Sunday, March 27. He now looks for a second career win in the Shell Houston Open where he faces the likes of former PGA champion Phil Mickleson. The four day competition commenced today. Premium content -
Thursday 31 March 2016 4:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Up to half a million pa’anga of “unclaimed” money held in bank accounts at the Bank of the South Pacific in Nuku’alofa will be swallowed up by the government in June if the amounts are not claimed by the owners soon. Several accounts belonging to the King of Tonga, as well as an Emergency Relief Trust Fund, a private retirement fund, and funds belonging to societies and groups such as the Tonga Society of Accountants, the Sisters of Mercy, the Ferry Princess Ashika Vava’u Victims Fund, the Friendly Island Teachers Association, and numerous PTA accounts, along with those of individuals and a few companies, will be included in a mass transfer of funds if unclaimed.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 30 March 2016 5:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ponapate Taunisila is the new Acting CEO for Education and Training starting from today, Wednesday 30 March, appointed by the Minister for Education, PM Hon ’Akilisi Pohiva. Premium content
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