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Friday 20 October 2017 6:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 37-year-old Palangi woman from New Zealand residing in Neiafu, Vava’u, allegedly obtained $9,720 from nine tourists as payment for whale watching activity, which was not booked when they arrived in September. Police confirmed today, 23 October, that the woman was not a Tongan as initially stated. Legitimate tourism operators in Vava'u complained today that there are many illegitimate foreign operators selling holiday packages online during the three month whale season and undermining the tourism industry. -
Friday 20 October 2017 6:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men have been arrested after they were allegedly found with cannabis and methamphetamine at a home in Tu'atakilangi on October 12.
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Friday 20 October 2017 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 195 kava plants worth $19,500 pa’anga were stolen from a plantation at Vaimalo in Vava'u on October 9. Premium content -
Friday 20 October 2017 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A man from Hala-‘o-vave has been charged with reckless driving causing bodily harm when he crashed into another vehicle injuring its driver at Malapo. Premium content -
Thursday 19 October 2017 7:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King Tupou VI accompanied by Queen Nanasipau’u commissioned a new 2-megawatt solar farm Matatoa, the largest in Tonga on October 19. -
Thursday 19 October 2017 6:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Super Rugby Champion flyhalf Richie Mo'unga (of Tongan descent) is officially now an All Black after being named in the All Blacks squad to play the Wallabies this Saturday 21 October in Brisbane. Premium content -
Thursday 19 October 2017 1:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three people have died following a fatal accident in the early hours of last Saturday morning, 14 October, in Neiafu, Vava’u. They were passengers in the open back of a double-cab van heading towards Neiafu, when the driver lost control of the vehicle in a steep area. Premium content -
Thursday 19 October 2017 1:15pm
Suva, Fiji : Fiji has become the first developing country to issue a green bond in its bid to raise $100m (US$50m) for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and other environmental-friendly projects. Premium content -
Thursday 19 October 2017 1:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 43-year-old woman has been charged with reckless driving when she allegedly hit a five-year old girl with her car as she crossed a road in Ha’ateiho on Saturday, October 14. Premium content -
Thursday 19 October 2017 1:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Solar equipment worth more than $4,000 pa’anga was stolen from a home in Ma’ufanga during a break-in. Premium content -
Thursday 19 October 2017 12:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Story telling through the modern medium of film allows different islander voices to be heard together, Sisi'uno Helu, told the audience at the opening of the Nuku'alofa Film Festival last night. While Oceania cultures are often seen as being rigidly conservative, the festival offers two more nights of films that show these cultures are not inflexible. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 October 2017 4:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby Union has announced the ‘Ikale Tahi Team to tour Europe next month. Siale Piutau will captain the side with Toutai Kefu as head coach. Debuting players include Sione Vailanu and Shinnosuke Tuumotooa. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 October 2017 4:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Boat owners and operators in Vava’u, Ha’apai, and ‘Eua, are being urged to better equip themselves and their boats before heading out to sea, as part of a Tongan outreach Maritime Safety Campaign called "Be Ready, Be Safe." Premium content -
Wednesday 18 October 2017 4:14pm
Boston, Massachusetts, United States : New England Patriots line-backer Harvey Langi and his wife survived a near-fatal car crash in Massachusetts on Friday night 17 October, which resulted in the injured couple rushed to hospital. Harvey’s wife Cassidy Langi stated on twitter on Monday “Thanks to everyone for the love and support! We are both focused on recovering from this.” Premium content -
Wednesday 18 October 2017 4:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New wholesale and retail petroleum prices announced for this month have seen an increase. The Tonga Competent Authority approved the new prices last Friday 13 October. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 October 2017 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Investigators from Ombudsman and Auditor General Offices are sharpening their investigation skills to fight and manage corruption, during a regional anti-corruption training which started on October 17. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 October 2017 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With 2154 passengers onboard the Pacific Explorer arrived in Nuku’alofa, for a day visit on October 17. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 October 2017 5:19pm
Suva, Fiji : Fiji will receive a $31 million grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and a $42 million ADB loan for climate resilience projects and improving water and sanitation services. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 October 2017 5:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The family of a 4-year-old girl, Tea ('Ungatea) Lolohea – who was severely injured after she was hit by a vehicle on October 6 in Vava’u – are making a public appeal on gofundme and hope to raise $20,000 for overseas treatment. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 October 2017 5:12pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Dame Valerie Adams-Price gave birth to her first child last week, a baby girl Kimoana Josephine Adams-Price. She announced Kimoana’s arrival on Facebook last Tuesday. Premium content
