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Tuesday 16 March 2004 9:35am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Viliami 'Ofahengaue, better known as Willy O, the former Wallaby has finally been confirmed by the Tonga Rugby Union as national coach for the 'Ikale Tahi.
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Monday 15 March 2004 4:30pm
Sydney, Australia : Previously, I asked the question what is a true Tongan? or what have we inherited? and had the opportunity to read the many comments, concerns and views sent in by many Matangi Tonga readers. It is amazing to see that so many people do care and want the best for both the country and the people. Its is healthy to question, comment and express a view that will not only challenge our thoughts but our hearts, spirits and values that we cherish as Tongans. - Andrew Fifita J.P. -
Thursday 11 March 2004 4:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The bad smell of Tonga's lost $US26 million Trust Fund keeps emerging whenever Jesse the jester thinks it is time for a wise crack. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 March 2004 4:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A funding crisis has led to the cancellation of the new 2004 school program planned by the 'Unuaki 'o Tonga Royal Institute, also known as the UNITEC Tonga Royal Institute UTRI. Dr Makafalani Tatafu, the director, said that the Institute would not be able to offer the Foundation Level Form 7 and the technical courses that he announced in December 2003, in affiliation with UNITEC New Zealand. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 March 2004 12:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 38 year old man was sentenced to five years imprisonment for rape and one year for indecent assault, after picking up his victim at a bus stop. Premium content -
Thursday 4 March 2004 3:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Development Bank will allocate a $2.5 million fund to be made available for loans to squash growers this year, according to the bank's Commercial Loans Manager, Simi Sefanaia. Premium content -
Thursday 4 March 2004 9:36am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A young Tongan rugby player died after being hit by a "vicious" double tackle during a club match in Houmakelikao, Tongatapu, on Saturday. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 March 2004 4:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Alani Taione, a self-proclaimed Media Activist, from New Zealand, is the first person to be charged under Tonga's controversial new Newspaper Act. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 March 2004 12:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tamasi Kailahi, (23) of Holonga, Tongatapu, walked out a free man from the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on March 2, after a jury dismissed the Murder and Causing grevious bodily harm charges against him. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 March 2004 9:15am
Wellington, New Zealand : Oh dear! Tonga is in such a sad state, I can almost hear everyone crying with frustration. - P. Woodward -
Tuesday 2 March 2004 3:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Political activist Lopeti Senituli, has left his job as Director of the Tonga Human Rights and Democracy Movement after disagreements, and on March 1 became the new Director of the Tonga Community Development Trust.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 2 March 2004 9:15am
Manchester, United Kingdom : It is very interesting how the US Ambassador elaborates the uniqueness of Tonga in his previous ABC radio interview.- A. Tu'i -
Tuesday 24 February 2004 3:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has been in mourning since the death of Hon. Ma'atu on February 17, with many businesses, homes and government buildings displaying black and violet bunting as a mark of respect for the King's second son. Premium content -
Tuesday 24 February 2004 11:00am
Nuku‘alofa,Tonga : Hon. Ma'atu's coffin was placed on Catafalque to be carried by about 500 pall bearers to Mala'e Kula. Premium content -
Friday 20 February 2004 9:15am
Salt Lake City-Utah, USA : I have been enjoying your website tremendously. Believe it or not, I found the site by mistake. - Joe Katoa -
Thursday 19 February 2004 5:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There is an urgent need to improve the current status of the Tongan government, Prince Tu'ipelehake said in Tonga, on Friday 13th, referring to what he called black clouds over the community. "What is most important to be done right now is for the chiefs, the government and the people of Tonga to be united in our search for the ultimate solution to the problem, which is beginning to come over us like a band of black cloud. It is urgently needed for us to decide on ways to improve the current status of our government," he said. Premium content -
Thursday 19 February 2004 3:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The death of the King of Tonga's second son, Hon. Ma'atu Fatafehi Alaivahamama'o Tuku'aho, has been confirmed by the Palace Office in Nuku'alofa, following his sudden death at Vaiola Hospital on the morning of February 17, 2004. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 February 2004 4:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Only one of Nuku‘alofa's two bookshops has been issued a license to sell publications. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 February 2004 9:38am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan National Under-19 rugby team to represent Tonga to the World Championship to be held in Durban, South Africa in March was announced on 16 February. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 February 2004 4:15pm
Sydney, Australia : What is a true Tongan? What have we inherited? I was born overseas and I was led to believe that the true Tongan was either the monarchy or persons born in Tonga, bred Tongan and lived the Tongan way of life, culturally, socially and traditionally. The motto on the Tongan coat of arms says: "God and Tonga are my inheritance". For many young Tongans the question is, an inheritance to what? - Andrew Fifita J.P.
