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Monday 9 July 2018 11:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three men who are alleged to have been dealing illicit drugs were arrested in an area on the eastern side of Tongatapu on June 25.
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Monday 9 July 2018 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Chinese resident Gao Jian is on trial for charges of illegally possessing under-sized Sea Cucumber (Loli) during the closed season in accordance to Fishery regulations. Premium content -
Monday 9 July 2018 11:28pm
Apia, Samoa : Pacific Island nations are moving towards banning single use plastic with Vanuatu taking the lead with its ban on plastic straws, single use plastic shopping bags, and polystyrene takeaway boxes, being sold or distributed, already in effect from 1 July 2018. Premium content -
Monday 9 July 2018 11:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Twenty-eight students from seven secondary schools in Tongatapu completed Kaliloa, a Tonga Youth Leadership Program on June 29, at the Police College in Longolongo. Premium content -
Monday 9 July 2018 11:22pm
Wellington, New Zealand : Tonga's Speaker of the House, Lord Fakafanua, is joining more than 60 parliamentarians from Australia and Pacific at a Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference held in Wellington this week. Premium content -
Monday 9 July 2018 11:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A colourful new logo for the Tonga Communication Corporation (TCC) was launched by Dr Saia Piukala, Minister for Public Enterprises and Tapu Panuve, Chairman of the TCC Board of Directors recently. Premium content -
Saturday 7 July 2018 2:10am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : University of Auckland law student, Kalo Funganitao (23) was crowned Miss Heilala 2018 early this morning Saturday July 7, at the Miss Heilala Ball held at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. Premium content -
Friday 6 July 2018 4:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Unique island creations and colourful sarongs were showcased on Thursday night July 5, during the final judging events of the 2018 Miss Heilala Pageant, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. Premium content -
Friday 6 July 2018 4:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men have been arrested after being found in possession of 102 small packets of cannabis ready to be sold on Tuesday, July 3 at a home in Tofoa. Premium content -
Friday 6 July 2018 4:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 48-year-old man from Kolonga was arrested after being found in possession of two small packets of methamphetamine after failing to pay for petrol at the E.M. Jones petrol station on Monday, July 2 in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Friday 6 July 2018 12:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Contestants in the 2018 Miss Heilala Pageant looked radiant on the July 4 King’s birthday public holiday as they paraded on colourful floats through central Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 5 July 2018 11:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s traditional dancing and costumes were on show at the Miss Heilala Tau’olunga competition on Tuesday night, July 3 at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 5 July 2018 11:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan noble and former Prime Minister, Lord Tu’ivakano had his case adjourned to July 30 at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court. Premium content -
Wednesday 4 July 2018 11:07pm
Honolulu, Hawaii : Thirty-eight Tongan soldiers from His Majesty’s Armed Forces are currently participating in the world's largest international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC 2018). Premium content -
Wednesday 4 July 2018 11:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Civil proceedings alleging unlawful payment of around USD$25.4 million to Tongasat by the Government of Tonga in 2011 for the use of its orbital slots by a Chinese company, are now awaiting judgment. Lord Chief Justice O. G. Paulsen who presided over the the week-long proceedings which, started on June 19, has not yet confirmed a date to deliver his judgment. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 July 2018 12:31am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The top five contestants were announced for the Miss Heilala Pre-Pageant Interview held on July 2, the first judging event held at the Loumaile Lodge. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 July 2018 12:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Princess Lavinia-Mata-‘o Taone (66) was laid to rest on Saturday, June 30 at the Langi ko Huelo ‘o Hangai Tokelau in Tokomololo, Tongatapu. Premium content -
Monday 2 July 2018 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Young Tongan swimmers competed in the 12th Oceania Swimming Championships held on June 25 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Premium content -
Friday 29 June 2018 8:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Princess Lavinia-Mata-‘o Taone (66) will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 30 at the Langi ko Huelo ‘o Hangai Tokelau in Tokomololo. Premium content -
Friday 29 June 2018 8:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's sole domestic carrier, Real Tonga Airline held its inaugural flight to Apia, Samoa, today June 29. The flight takes one hour to Vava’u and another hour and 15 minutes to Apia. Premium content
