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Saturday 11 November 2017 7:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 68-year-old man is detained in custody after being charged with attempted carnal knowledge of a minor, an eight-year-old girl in Ha’apai.
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Saturday 11 November 2017 7:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 21-year-old female student at the St Joseph’s Business College suddenly died on November 1, after collapsing at the school compound in Fasi. Premium content -
Friday 10 November 2017 3:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : What kind of government would Tongans like to have working for them following the 16 November election? It's evident that the new government, to be formed by the end of this year, has an enormous challenge ahead, because our elected leaders need to rescue Tonga from a “free-fall” situation that we have found ourselves in, after seven years under a reformed system that has not met the public's expectations. Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua3 comments -
Thursday 9 November 2017 5:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Over the last few weeks there has been ample amounts of negative media attention given to Mate Ma'a Tonga fans. I in no way support fans fighting or being aggressive and it is worrying. However, what I am most concerned about is the amount of negative articles that have been circulated by some media outlets. The constant reporting of a few incidents where a minority group of fans were fighting has dominated the media and has painted all Mate Ma'a Tonga fans as being out of control. - Jean Allen -
Thursday 9 November 2017 5:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A group of 23 United States Peace Corps volunteers were sworn-in today, at the Epworth Hall, Nuku'alofa, before they take up assignments teaching English in primary and secondary schools in Tongatapu and some of the outer islands. Premium content -
Thursday 9 November 2017 5:24pm
Hamilton, New Zealand : The Mate Ma'a Tonga and Kiwis teams have been announced for this weekend’s clash. Solomone Kata will be out of action for the rest of the Rugby League World Cup 2017 after he sustained a foot injury against Toa Samoa. The game kick-offs at 5pm this Saturday 11 November in Hamilton, New Zealand. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 9:48pm
Suva, Fiji : The Tonga national men’s and women’s rugby 7s team are currently in Fiji, preparing for the 2017 Oceania Sevens Championships, which will kick-off at the ANZ Stadium in Suva this Friday 10 November. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 9:45pm
East Oakland-California, USA : The Tongan Community in East Oakland of California, are mourning the passing of 18-year-old Soane Mausia, who was shot and killed outside his home. Soane’s 16-year-old brother was injured in the shooting but is reportedly recovering in hospital. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 9:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga observed Constitution Day with a holiday on Monday 6 November, this year marking the 142nd anniversary of Tonga's constitution, which was was first enacted by HM King Tupou I on November 4, 1875. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 7:22pm
Geneva, Switzerland : Solutions to the climate crisis are often associated with big conferences, and the next two weeks will no doubt bring many “answers.” Some 20,000 delegates have now descended on Bonn, Germany, for the latest round of United Nations climate change talks. The talks in Bonn should focus on the implementation of the Paris climate agreement. And the path forward is clear. By Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder and Jörg Haas. -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 7:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The "Law and Good Leadership" is this year's theme for Tonga Law Week, which runs until November 10 in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With a week left before Tongans head to the polls on Thursday November 16, there are 59,003 voters registered, after a supplementary electoral roll was published last week. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 6:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four men were arrested last week, after Tonga Police executed search warrants and seized cannabis at separate properties in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Tuesday 7 November 2017 9:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi will face a power packed Barbarians team this weekend 10 November in Limerick, Ireland (11 November in Tonga). The Barbarians played the All Blacks last Saturday 7 November at Twickenham Stadium in England, losing 22 – 31 although the Barbarians were ahead 17 – 10 at halftime. Premium content -
Tuesday 7 November 2017 6:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is disappointed with the United States Government's decision to dismiss Tonga's extradition request for American, Dean Jay Fletcher (54), who is wanted in Tonga on the charge of murdering his wife in July 2016, in Vava'u. Premium content -
Monday 6 November 2017 9:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The process of forming Tonga's new government and choosing a Prime Minister following the November 16 General Election, will start on or before November 30, but the process may continue to mid-December. Premium content -
Saturday 4 November 2017 9:53pm
Hamilton, New Zealand : Mate Ma’a Tonga have defeated Toa Samoa 32 – 18, scoring six tries to three, in tonight's Rugby League World Cup pool match in Hamilton, New Zealand. Premium content -
Friday 3 November 2017 6:03pm
Perpignan, France : French professional rugby league club, the Catalan Dragons, announced their signing of Samisoni Langi yesterday November 2. The 24-year-old center is currently playing for the Mate Ma’a Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup. Premium content -
Friday 3 November 2017 5:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A man accused of reckless driving has been found not guilty in relation to a fatal car crash in Pahu last year that left a driver dead. The accused was alleged to have been in a “race” with the victim. However Hon. Justice Cato in the Supreme Court of Tonga on 25 October, dismissed the charge as he said there was no sufficient evidence. Premium content -
Friday 3 November 2017 4:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six electrical Line Mechanics from Tongatapu and the outer islands will go to New Zealand for skills development, under an arrangement between Tonga Power Ltd. and Northpower Ltd. Since 2003, Northpower have recruited 34 line mechanics from Tonga.
