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Friday 1 April 2016 6:34pm
: A two-year study on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Pacific Ocean has valued the loss at over US$600 million per year resulting in Pacific Island nations stepping up plans to deter and eventually stop illegal fishing activities.
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Friday 1 April 2016 6:32pm
Washington State, USA : A Tongan woman has been jailed by a US court for sexually abusing and prostituting her 6 year-old daughter.1 comment -
Friday 1 April 2016 6:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will mark World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, 2 April with a special ceremony at the Mango Tree Center for disability in Houmakelikao. Premium content -
Thursday 31 March 2016 7:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new multi-purpose training centre for Tonga Red Cross Society in Pangai, Ha'apai funded by the Japanese Government was handed over yesterday, Wednesday, 30 March. Premium content -
Thursday 31 March 2016 7:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The death of a young man who fell out of a breadfruit tree was accidental, the Tonga Police today confirmed today. Premium content -
Thursday 31 March 2016 6:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new independent Tongan based think tank, named the Royal Oceania Institute (ROI) was launched today, Thursday 31 March in Nuku’alofa, and aims to advance fact-based research, analysis and foster open dialogue on topics relevant to the community. Premium content -
Thursday 31 March 2016 5:24pm
United States : Tony Finau has hatched his first PGA tour win and a prize of $540,000 after winning the Puerto Rico Open last Sunday, March 27. He now looks for a second career win in the Shell Houston Open where he faces the likes of former PGA champion Phil Mickleson. The four day competition commenced today. Premium content -
Thursday 31 March 2016 4:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Up to half a million pa’anga of “unclaimed” money held in bank accounts at the Bank of the South Pacific in Nuku’alofa will be swallowed up by the government in June if the amounts are not claimed by the owners soon. Several accounts belonging to the King of Tonga, as well as an Emergency Relief Trust Fund, a private retirement fund, and funds belonging to societies and groups such as the Tonga Society of Accountants, the Sisters of Mercy, the Ferry Princess Ashika Vava’u Victims Fund, the Friendly Island Teachers Association, and numerous PTA accounts, along with those of individuals and a few companies, will be included in a mass transfer of funds if unclaimed.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 30 March 2016 5:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ponapate Taunisila is the new Acting CEO for Education and Training starting from today, Wednesday 30 March, appointed by the Minister for Education, PM Hon ’Akilisi Pohiva. Premium content -
Wednesday 30 March 2016 5:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three men have been charged in relation to two armed robberies, using guns and disguises at separate Chinese shops in Nuku’alofa last week, will appear in court next week. Premium content -
Tuesday 29 March 2016 10:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An ambitious National Climate Change Policy to build a Resilient Tonga by 2035 was launched by the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Climate Change, Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni in February. The policy aims for 100% renewable energy, and includes a mulititude of other goals that check boxes such as gender considerations and equity for disadvantaged groups, along with designing Category 5 cyclone resistant homes.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 29 March 2016 6:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 32-year-old father has been arrested and charged in relation to injuring his 13-year-old daughter when he allegedly hit her on the leg with a hammer at Pili in Tongatapu.3 comments Premium content -
Tuesday 29 March 2016 6:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three men who were arrested in relation to two armed robberies using guns and disguise at separate Chinese shops in Nuku’alofa last week, remain in police custody. Premium content -
Tuesday 29 March 2016 6:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Court of Appeal first session this year began at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court on Tuesday, 29 March to end with the delivery of judgments on Friday, 8 April. An appeal by Mateni Tapueluelu a former Tongatapu MP who lost his parliamentary seat last year will be heard this week. Premium content -
Tuesday 29 March 2016 6:00pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Metui Finau, a vocalist for the band Spacifix, passed away last week in Auckland after reportedly collapsing during a run with his wife. Tributes are pouring in for the 29-year old whose funeral is scheduled for this Saturday, April 2. Premium content -
Tuesday 29 March 2016 2:32pm
Wellington, New Zealand : A new Pacific research institute, aimed at supporting sustainable development in the Pacific region, was launched by New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, on 22 March 2016 at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Premium content -
Tuesday 29 March 2016 2:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Japan yesterday agreed to commit $3.6 million pa'anga to Tonga to purchase goods, which may include sports equipment, to help promote economic and social development efforts. Premium content -
Monday 28 March 2016 12:44pm
Sydney, Australia : Two Tongan nationals, brothers John and Motekiai Taufahema, have been deported to Tonga from Australia after serving 11 years in an Australian jail for their involvement in the murder of New South Wales policeman Glenn McEnally on March 27, 2002. Premium content -
Monday 28 March 2016 10:37am
Sydney, Australia : A prominent Tongan-Australian performer and climate change activist, Latai Taumoepeau, is raising awareness of climate change in her latest fringe theatre performance “Disaffected”. Latai along with fellow performers Valerie Berry and Ryuichi Fujimura, reveal the impacts of climate change through body language and abstract display. "The work is a powerful and evocative performance but more than that, it is a call to arms," stated the Sydney Arts Guide.1 comment -
Friday 25 March 2016 11:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A dramatic Good Friday procession gathered a crowd in Nuku'alofa today as members of the Catholic Church marched along Hala Vuna from Hala Alamea to the St Mary’s Cathedral, Ma’ufanga. The event was dramatized: a white robed carrier of the cross wearing a crown of thorns was whipped, kicked and punched by companions dressed as Roman soldiers. Premium content
