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Saturday 25 August 2012 9:30am
Auckland, New Zealand : I write with regret at receiving the news of fallen hero and family member, Kali Fungavaka. Now, Tonga, so-called Friendly Islands, needs to deal with the reality that they are harbouring bigger problems than it imagined. We are not only facing an economic crisis in the Kingdom but a crisis of greater proportion. - Justice Fonua, Papatoetoe, New Zealand.1 comment -
Friday 24 August 2012 8:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two policemen who are in custody in relation to the death of New Zealand Police officer Kali Fungavaka have been charged with common assault, Tonga's Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Soakai Motu'apuaka said today.
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Friday 24 August 2012 6:35pm
Dunedin, New Zealand : I was shocked and saddened to read the news that a New Zealand Police Officer has died after an incident in the Police cells at Nuku'alofa Police Station. I cannot comment on the specific facts of the case but it does raise real concerns about progress within the law and justice sector in Tonga. - Chris Kelley, Tonga's Former Police Commissioner. -
Thursday 23 August 2012 11:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga police have confirmed the death of a New Zealand policeman Kali Fungavaka at Vaiola Hospital this evening. Premium content -
Thursday 23 August 2012 10:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's parliament today decided to defer their deliberation on a Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister for one month from today. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Thursday 23 August 2012 5:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kali Fungavaka, the New Zealand Police officer whose family at Fua'amotu was informed he had died at Vaiola Hospital this morning, is now confirmed to be held in a serious critical condition on life support. It is understood that hIs children have arrived in Tonga and other family were travelling from New Zealand to be with him tonight.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 23 August 2012 1:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A distinguished young New Zealand police constable is believed to have died in Vaiola Hospital today, after being assaulted while being held in a police cell last Friday night. Premium content -
Thursday 23 August 2012 9:14am
Sydney, Australia: : The Pacific Ocean faces threats from over-fishing, pollution and climate change. Annually more than 786,000 tonnes of fish are illegally taken from the Pacific and its tuna fisheries are in danger of being over exploited. “The Pacific Ocean unites all the countries in the region,” said Marea Hatziolos, Senior Coastal and Marine Specialist for the World Bank. “Tremendous progress has been achieved regionally in fisheries agreements and conservation, but the battle is not yet won. This is a timely focus, at a critical juncture for Pacific Island populations.” Premium content -
Wednesday 22 August 2012 10:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga had decided to remain in Afghanistan for two more years until December 2014 under a NATO-led mission, but a review would be held after the first year in December 2013, the Acting Commander of the Tonga Defence Services Captain Toni Fonokalafi said today. Premium content -
Wednesday 22 August 2012 3:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The World Bank and the Government of Tonga today signed a US$2.9 million grant agreement to implement the Tonga Energy Road Map, which will improve the access, efficiency and cost of energy for Tonga’s 104,000 people. The Government of Australia, through the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility, is contributing US$2.5 million of the total grant, according to a press statement by the World Bank today. Premium content -
Wednesday 22 August 2012 9:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A revelation by 'Akilisi Pohiva yesterday afternoon that he had told the Prime Minister to dismiss his two appointed ministers, the Minister of Education and the Minister of Justice, and that 'Akilisi wanted to be the Minister of Education, presented a new dimension to the deliberation in the House over a Motion for a Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister signed by 10 People's Representatives. From the House by Pesi Fonua. -
Tuesday 21 August 2012 11:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will send one athlete to the 2012 Paralympic Games in London from August 29 to September 9. 'Alo'alo ki 'Ene'io Liku who is currently training in Cardiff will be accompanied by two officials, the Chef de mission Viliami Tufui and coach Tevita Vake. Premium content -
Tuesday 21 August 2012 11:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's first solar farm "Maama Mai" or "Let there be light" began operation on August 20, and customers should see a reduction in the price of electricity on their first power bill in September. Premium content -
Monday 20 August 2012 6:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After a messy debate over a tangled web of confusion surrounding a Motion for Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister, Tonga's Speaker closed today's session by calling for an urgent special meeting with some of the key members involved. "I am not happy with where we have got to with the proceedings of the House," Lord Fakafanua said. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Sunday 19 August 2012 10:11pm
Waikato, New Zealand: : In New Zealand on Saturday August 18, King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u visited Turangawaewae Marae to meet Tuheitia Paki, the Maori King and Te Arikinui of the Kingitanga, on the celebration of the 6th anniversary of his coronation. Premium content -
Friday 17 August 2012 9:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Busby Kautoke, the former Chief Secretary and the Secretary to Cabinet, is taking legal action to challenge the termination of his Contract of Employment by the Public Service Commission, that was announced on August 8, but was effective from 6 April 2012. Premium content -
Friday 17 August 2012 9:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Although the Nuku'alofa Central Business District project has been handed over to the Government of Tonga, a 12-months period binds the contractor to fix any fault identified by landholders. Premium content -
Friday 17 August 2012 7:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Assigning caregivers to visit homes of the most vulnerable elderly people in Tongatapu and Lifuka in Ha'apai, and to care for them for a few hours each day, is an essential service that will be provided under Tonga's first Social Services Pilot program for the elderly. Premium content -
Friday 17 August 2012 6:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An appeal by Lord Lasike against his conviction on unlawful possession of ammunitions without a license, will be heard in October. Premium content -
Friday 17 August 2012 6:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u departed Tonga for New Zealand today to attend the Maori King's coronation celebrations Koroneihana hui which began this week. Premium content
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