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Monday 24 November 2008 5:15am
Pago Pago, American Samoa : I am sorry Police Commander Kelley, but Tonga has the rudest, most careless, and the most unkind and unappreciative drivers in my view. Some of my fellow drivers in the United States would agree with me that if you drive like "that" somewhere in Los Angeles, someone will shoot you. If the CHP do not get to you first. - Mafi ‘o Amerika Samoa
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Saturday 22 November 2008 3:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : China will give the Tonga Defence Services an aircraft in the near future, the Chinese Ambassador to Tonga, HE Mr Fan Guijin promised at the TDS headquarters during a hand-over ceremony of eight trucks. Premium content -
Friday 21 November 2008 7:28pm
Taiji, Japan : Despite international pressure opposing whaling practices, this traditional whaling village located near the south end of Japan's Kii Peninsula is determined to fight on and preserve its whaling culture. The fight, enthusiastic villages say, is nothing short of trying to protect their cultural identity. Story and photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Friday 21 November 2008 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has far too many road deaths caused by bad driving and driving under the influence of alcohol, said Chris Kelley, Tonga's new Police Commander, who has seen seven road deaths here during his first six weeks on the job. Premium content -
Friday 21 November 2008 6:11pm
Reggio Emilio, Italy : The Pacific Islanders coach Kutusi Fielea has made seven changes to his team to play Italy at Stadio Griglio, Reggio Emilio on Saturday, November 22. Premium content -
Friday 21 November 2008 11:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Reports from Tonga's newspapers, November 12-20, 2008. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua. Premium content -
Thursday 20 November 2008 12:04pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : The PNG Media Council president Joe R. Kanekane has called for increased dialogue between the government, newsmakers and the media. Mr Kanekane said access to information has been, and continues to be the biggest impediment to development of the country. Premium content -
Thursday 20 November 2008 11:38am
Auckland, New Zealand : The Western Union Company, announced today its reduced fee structure allowing customers in New Zealand to send money to Tonga for just NZ$14 per transaction. Premium content -
Thursday 20 November 2008 9:55am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Premium content -
Thursday 20 November 2008 9:37am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Islanders rugby team has set its mind on a victory over Italy this Saturday November 22, the last of their three games during their 2008 European tour. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 November 2008 10:10pm
London, UK : Human rights should not only be enshrined in every country's constitution, but they must be made real in order to safeguard the rights of citizens, said Dr Purna Sen, Head of Human Rights at the Commonwealth Secretariat. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 November 2008 12:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There were smiles on the faces of Ma'afu Kiokata (22) and Paumolevuka Tu'i (18) when they were visited by Australians Michael O'Shannassy and Andrew Cadzow at Vaiola Hospital yesterday November 18. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 November 2008 11:30am
Ha'ateiho,Tonga : A transmitting tag that washed up on a southern Tonga beach, after dropping off a great white shark earlier this month, has been recovered this morning. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 November 2008 11:26am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan squash exports shipped a total of 2,200 tonnes of squash to Japan and South Korea this year. Premium content -
Tuesday 18 November 2008 5:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Rebuilding of the Nuku'alofa central business district will begin with three Tongan companies who have committed to build using funding made available by China. Premium content -
Tuesday 18 November 2008 3:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'Atenisi Foundation for Performing Arts (AFPA) was awarded a grant of $100,000 by the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele at the 'Atenisi University Graduation Ceremony on Saturday November 15. Premium content -
Monday 17 November 2008 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : TONGA is being given a chance to compete for the first time in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games by a group of promoters who are looking for a Tongan athlete who is daring enough to train for the Luge - considered by many to be the most dangerous Olympic sport. Premium content -
Monday 17 November 2008 4:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Royal Land Commission that was established on October 10 has a mandate to investigate land practices and to present a report to HM King George Tupou V by October 2011. Premium content -
Monday 17 November 2008 4:37pm
Queensland,Australia : Senior government officials from nine Pacific developing nations recently shared their knowledge and experiences in managing public-private partnerships (PPP) in a workshop held here from 17 to 22 November. Premium content -
Monday 17 November 2008 11:43am
Australia : The Australian Communications and Media Authority has registered new codes of practice for community radio broadcasting services. The new codes of practice are the result of extensive consultation coordinated by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) during 2007-08, including public consultation during February and July 2008. Premium content
