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Tuesday 17 November 2015 11:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A young man, whose family believes is the rightful heir to the Fielakepa title and estate, began his legal challenge in the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court today, against his uncle – the head of Tonga’s armed forces - who was given the Fielakepa title by King Tupou VI in April this year.1 comment
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Tuesday 17 November 2015 10:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby Union “without a shadow of a doubt” will take its seat in the World Rugby Council, said ‘Epeli Taione, the president of the Tonga Rugby Union. Premium content -
Monday 16 November 2015 7:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 160kg Blue Marlin landed by Sateki Ika, of the ANZ fishing team, won the top prize of the Nuku’alofa Fishing Club's first fishing competition for the season on Saturday, 14 November. Premium content -
Monday 16 November 2015 6:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Former Deputy Police Commissioner (Community Policing) Taniela Faletau (58) was laid to rest today Monday, 16 November at Takaunove Cemetery in Nuku’alofa.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 16 November 2015 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Rugby 7s Men's surprise semi-final victory over former champion Samoa 41-5 at the Oceania Sevens Tournament has given the Tongans one final chance to qualify for the 2016 Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro. Premium content -
Monday 16 November 2015 5:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The price of petrol, diesel and kerosene for Tonga will decrease for November-December starting today, Monday 16 November. Premium content -
Monday 16 November 2015 5:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 20-year-old man has been charged with the rape of a 26-year-old woman, which allegedly occured on Friday, 13 November at Fangaloto in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Friday 13 November 2015 10:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A major fire on Late Island, believed to have started on Thursday, has continued to rage throughout Friday night on the island - an important nature reserve. "I can see the red glow of a raging fire on Late now at 20:23... it is heartbreaking," said biologist Nadya Zvyagina on Friday night from Fangasito, Vava'u. There is a lot of dead wood on the island after Cyclone Ian. -
Friday 13 November 2015 9:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A team of Australian business consultants supported by the Australian Government is helping small to medium enterprises in the Pacific to raise finance to take their businesses forward. Premium content -
Friday 13 November 2015 8:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby 7s Mens Team for the Oceania Sevens Tournament and Olympic Qualifier was announced today, Friday 13 November. Premium content -
Friday 13 November 2015 3:18pm
Fangasito Island, Vava'u : A white plume coming from the peak of Late Island this morning may be a rare sighting of volcanic activity - but the volcanic activity has yet to be confirmed by Tongan authorities. The last known eruption of the island was in 1854, and the last steam venting was seen in the 1970s. Photos by Nadya Zvyagina. Premium content -
Thursday 12 November 2015 10:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A two-days workshop on Emerging Global and Regional Trade Issues for the Commonwealth Pacific Region began at the Scenic Hotel, Pelehake, Tongatapu this morning 12 November. Premium content -
Thursday 12 November 2015 10:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ratu Epeli Nailatikau (74) has retired as Fiji’s President after six-years in office. His successor Jioji Konrote, of Rotuman descent, was sworn in today, 12 November at Government House in Suva. Premium content -
Thursday 12 November 2015 9:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four Tongan nationals who have been charged with forgery, receiving bribery and related charges regarding a complaint over a passport application that allegedly involved a forged birth certificate had their case adjourned to Monday, 23 November. Premium content -
Thursday 12 November 2015 9:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister Hon ‘Akilisi Pohiva has gone to New Zealand this week for a routine medical check up, the Prime Minister's Office stated today. Premium content -
Thursday 12 November 2015 9:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Commercial retailing of Tonga's Rugby Union and World Cup apparel caused an argument between two Nuku'alofa traders that ended up in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court - when one tried to stop the other from importing and selling apparel. However, Chief Justice Paulsen has discharged an initial order restraining a local broker from selling apparel that had the Tonga Rugby Union logo, Kukri brand name or IRB mark printed on it, and said the plaintiff's case was not strong. Premium content -
Thursday 12 November 2015 4:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Official Public Holidays for next year 2016, were confirmed today by the Prime Minister's Office. Most of the holidays are observed on Mondays or Fridays, as shown (in Tongan and English): Premium content -
Thursday 12 November 2015 4:36am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Hon. Lord Fusitu’a squandered a great opportunity this week to make history for Tonga on the world stage. He took center stage yesterday (5 November) at the Conference of State Parties (CoSP) in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 November 2015 9:53pm
: The fact that Tonga has not ratified the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), did not hamper the participation of Tonga's representative, Lord Fusitu’a, in panel discussions at the 6th Forum of Parliamentarians held in St Petersburg, Russia on November 5. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 November 2015 5:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The people of Tonga are advised to conserve water and prepare for warmer days and higher chance for tropical cyclone activity in the next three to six-months. There is drought in the two Niuas, while drought warnings have been issued for the remaining islands.1 comment
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