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Thursday 30 November 2023 9:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The popular beachfront at Popua in the capital, Nuku'alofa, is looking cleaner today, thanks to a group of university students from New Zealand who decided to spend their last day in Tonga picking up rubbish. The group of 15 young women from throughout New Zealand, led by Leata Loelu, have spent a fortnight in Tonga engaging in community services.
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Wednesday 29 November 2023 9:36pm
Auckland, New Zealand : A young navy administrator, Joanna Mafi, who was awarded the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) “Sailor of the Year”, was described as a tremendous asset to RNZN, and is of Tongan descent. Free to view -
Wednesday 29 November 2023 9:29pm
Nairobi, Kenya : The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) received the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday 27 November, for its project, the "Pacific Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework (PSTPF) 2030." SPTO's 20 Pacific Island member countries are committed to to sustainable tourism, its CEO Christopher Cocker said. Free to view -
Wednesday 29 November 2023 8:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Police officers, Penitiketo Latu and Taliai Tapueluelu, were found guilty of causing serious bodily harm to a young soldier (19), whom they kicked on the mouth, fracturing his jaw using their police boots, as he lay defenceless and unconscious, on the floor of the Neiafu Police Station, in Vava’u in 2021. Free to view -
Wednesday 29 November 2023 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tevita Vaka Lutui (35) is serving 10-months imprisonment for possession of 0.21 grams of methamphetamine at Tokomololo. Free to view -
Wednesday 29 November 2023 7:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) volunteer program, known as (JOCV) Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, celebrated 50 years of service in Tonga on 23 November, with a function at the Tanoa Hotel. A total of 568 volunteers have served in Tonga, and four volunteers are currently in-country. Free to view -
Tuesday 28 November 2023 8:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Women’s Affairs and Gender Equality Division (WAGED), of the Ministry of Internal Affairs launched the "16 Days of Activism" in Tonga, an international campaign to end violence against women and children. Free to view -
Tuesday 28 November 2023 8:37pm
Wellington, New Zealand : Sergeant Sione Puna’ivaha of the Tonga Police Detector Dog Unit, supported the New Zealand Police Pacific Detector Dog Programme (PDDP) to train six new detector dog handlers, in a 3-month course from 25 September to 25 November, in Wellington, New Zealand. Free to view -
Tuesday 28 November 2023 8:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Domestic rainwater tanks are often contaminated and unsafe to drink if not managed and cleaned regularly, a recent study has shown. Conducted by Tonga's Ministry of Health, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and the Asian Development Bank, the study found drinking water is often contaminated with E. coli. Free to view -
Monday 27 November 2023 10:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After receiving reports of an illegal radio transmission, detected near aviation communication channels or frequencies that are used by Tonga's aircraft and air traffic control, the government issued a warning today that It may cause a serious disruption to air travel, posing high risks to the safety of life in the sky.
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Tuesday 28 November 2023 7:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Pacific Games Silver Medalists, the Rugby League 9s Women’s team, returned to Tonga at the weekend, encouraging young girls “to play hard, never give up and strive for their goals no matter what.” They believe that it's important to break down barriers and dispel restrictive stereotypes for Tongan women in sports. Team member, 'Eseta Vuki, has received a surprise contract offer from an Australian Club. Free to view -
Monday 27 November 2023 10:25pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : A young golfer, Salote Alexis Vakasiuola (16) has won Tonga’s first gold medal at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands on 25 November, where she demonstrated remarkable determination in the women’s golfing event, finishing with a 10 point margin ahead of her nearest rival. Free to view
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Wednesday 25 October 2023 1:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is expecting up to three tropical cyclones, including at least one severe tropical cyclone for the 2023-24 cyclone season, Tonga Meteorological Services warned today. Most tropical cyclones occur in Tonga between January and March. Free to view -
Tuesday 24 October 2023 3:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New research by a group of atmospheric specialists showed that the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH) volcanic eruption caused a massive loss to the ozone layer (O3), in a result never seen before. Free to view
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Tuesday 21 November 2023 5:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : BSP Tonga Ltd. welcomed to the Kingdom of Tonga – their Group CEO Mark T. Robinson on his inaugural visit, accompanied by his wife Mrs Lesley Robinson and BSP General Manager of Pacific Operations, MaryAnn Lameko-Vaai. Free to view -
Friday 17 November 2023 11:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kuo fakapapau’i faka’ofisiale ‘e he Pangikē Pule Fakafonua ‘o Tonga ́ pea fakahoko mo e ngāue ki he kautaha ‘oku ‘iloa ko e “Famili Tonga USA Trading” koe’uhi ko ‘enau fakahoko ta’elaiseni ‘a e ngaahi ngāue fakatupu pa’angaˊ (investment), ‘a ia ‘oku lau ia ko e ngāue fakapangikē. Ko e kautaha ko ‘eniˊ kuo fakapapau’i ‘oku nau fakahoko fatongia ‘ikai ma’u ha laiseni fakapangikē ’aia ‘oku ́ ne maumau’i ai ‘a e kupu 7 ‘o e Lao ki he Ngāue Fakapangikē 2020ˊ. Free to view -
Friday 17 November 2023 11:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) has officially identified and taken action against the entity operating under the name "Famili Tonga USA Trading" for engaging without a licence in investment activities confirmed as a banking business. This entity has been found to operate without a requisite banking license, a contravention of section 7 of the Banking Act 2020. The Reserve Bank reiterates its warning to the public, urging caution against participating in unauthorized financial activities or investments. Free to view -
Friday 17 November 2023 11:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Koe fuofua ‘a’ahi mai ‘a e Minisita ‘o Pilitānia ki he Indo-Pasifiki, Rt. Hon. Anne-Marie Trevelyan ki Tonga ni ‘i he efiafi Monite ‘o e uike ni. Ko ‘ene fuofua ‘a’ahi mai ia hili hono toe fakaava koia ‘a e 'ofisi 'o e Talafekau Lahi ‘o Pilitania 'i Tonga ni, ‘i he ta’u 2020. Free to view -
Tuesday 14 November 2023 10:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : United Kingdom Minister of State for Indo-Pacific, Rt. Hon. Anne-Marie Trevelyan arrived in Tonga last night, for her first ministerial visit since the British High Commission in Tonga re-opened in 2020. Minister Trevelyan participated in the 52nd Pacific Island Forum Dialogue Partners Day, last week, in Rarotonga. “It was a really effective meeting,” she said. Free to view
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