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Tuesday 24 May 2016 4:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six-days of celebrations to mark the 90th birthday of the Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho will start tomorrow, Wednesday, May 25, in Nuku'alofa.
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Monday 23 May 2016 6:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : MY Tenacious, a tall sailing ship from the United Kingdom, that provides life changing adventures to persons with disabilities, stopped over in Nuku’alofa over the weekend before departing today Monday, 23 May. Premium content -
Monday 23 May 2016 4:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Women and juniors did well in the Nuku’alofa Fishing Club’s “Leiola Ingenious Fishing Challenge” on Saturday, 21 May. The Top Female Angler, was Dana Stephenson with a 38.4 kg Sailfish, while Cameron Griggs caught a 18.2kg Wahoo. Premium content -
Monday 23 May 2016 4:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tackling the Pacific’s leading cause of death, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will be the focus of Pacific Island leaders when they meet in Nuku’alofa, Tonga between 20-22 June 2016. United Nations Development Programme Administrator, Helen Clark, will deliver a keynote address at the summit, which will be opened by HM King Tupou VI. Premium content -
Friday 20 May 2016 7:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Flour supplies are reported to be back to normal in Tongatapu, after wholesalers ran short early this month, said one of the island’s major bakers. Shipping cancellations and delays had contributed to a short supply of flour, but fresh stock was on the market today. Premium content -
Friday 20 May 2016 6:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Facebook, Anthony Wayne Madden says: Despite challenges & obstacles along the way the Proprietoress of Sakura Company Limited (a dominant squash export company) has single-handedly reinvigorated & repioneered squash exports to Japan & Korea. The China market opens up great opportunity especially for the "tried and true". -
Friday 20 May 2016 5:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ANZ has reduced its International Money Transfer fees from New Zealand to Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu aimed to make it easier for remittances that support incomes across the region. Premium content -
Friday 20 May 2016 4:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Yesterday, a remarkable visit of the Dutch explorers Jacob Le Maire and Willem Cornelisz Schouten on the Eendracht, four centuries ago in May 1616, was commemorated in Nuku’alofa with the unveiling of an exhibition and a set of commemorative stamps, by Crown Prince Tupouto'a.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 20 May 2016 10:49am
Sacramento-California, USA : Sacramento county resident Kali Kanongata’a (36) has captured international media attention after he video-recorded his partner giving birth to their son and live streamed it on Facebook. The video has since gone viral and has attracted over 273,000 views on Facebook. The video is not graphic as Kali films the upper body of his wife throughout the delivery. Premium content -
Thursday 19 May 2016 9:01pm
Suva, Fiji : A new academic programme that will teach Pacific Islands students about climate change adaptation and sustainable energy, is being developed by 15 countries in the region, including Tonga, who are meeting in Nadi this week, with assistance from the European Union. Premium content -
Thursday 19 May 2016 8:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tongan delegation including cultural dancers and artists will showcase Tonga at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in Guam from May 22 to June 4. Premium content -
Thursday 19 May 2016 8:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : This month, all 32 teams of America’s National Football League (NFL) announced their new rosters and recruitment of college football players for the 2016 season. Among the new recruits are at least five players of Tongan heritage. The NFL completed its official 2016 NFL Draft on April 30. Premium content -
Thursday 19 May 2016 7:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Governor of Ha'apai Mo'ale Finau has been charged with reckless driving causing bodily harm when he allegedly collided with an elderly pedestrian on Hihifo Road in Tongatapu on Tuesday, 17 May. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 May 2016 9:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : "You have challenges, and you need help, and that is one of the reasons why we are here," said Mr Yuang Xiaotang, the Deputy Mayor of the city of Dongguan, China, in presenting gifts valued at $800,000 for Tonga and Ha'apai, at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre, Nuku'alofa on Monday afternoon, 16 May. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 May 2016 8:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lord Dalgety QC has replaced Barrie Sweetman as the new Chairman of the Electoral Commission in a five-year appointment made by King Tupou VI. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 May 2016 6:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A two-day National Youth Sustainable Development Forum was opened on Tuesday, May 17 in Nuku’alofa bringing together youth leaders who plan to come up with an action plan for the development of a Tonga National Youth Policy. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 May 2016 5:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s goal of opening up a potential new market in China for its squash exports is another step closer. This week Chinese and Tongan officials agreed on the standards and processes that need to be met for a successful squash export partnership between the two countries. -
Tuesday 17 May 2016 9:01pm
Glasgow, Scotland : ‘Ikale Tahi and Glasgow Warriors prop Sila Puafisi was handed a harsh three match suspension for a ‘flying head butt’ on scrumhalf Kieran Marmion of Irish Club Connacht.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 17 May 2016 7:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Will Tonga’s flag be flying at the Rio Olympic Games in August, and will the Pacific Games happen? At the moment there is no definite answer, because TASANOC has not been able to resolve on-going internal conflicts and has failed to provide outstanding annual and financial reports that have been demanded by the International Olympic Committee. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 May 2016 5:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men were arrested and charged this morning in relation to two separate robberies at a beach resort and a home in Tongatapu, over the weekend. Premium content
