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Wednesday 29 August 2018 5:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The President and Convenor of a Pacific China Friendship Association visited Tonga on August 27, ahead of its second conference in Hainan in November this year.
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Wednesday 29 August 2018 4:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The trial of two teenage boys charged with murder in relation to the death of a Chinese couple, Mr Feng Sheng Pei and Mrs Su Jie Wen is set to run from January 7-18, 2019. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 August 2018 11:21am
Paris, France : There is unprecedented global momentum to build a low-carbon, climate-secure future. However, in fact, greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are still accumulating at a rate that will soon take us well above the 1.5°C threshold, beyond which some of the worst effects of climate change cannot be staved off. Extreme weather already is becoming more common, as exemplified by record-high temperatures worldwide this year. On current trends, average global temperatures could well rise by 3°C, imperiling vital natural systems like coral reefs, rainforests, and the polar regions. All relevant stakeholders need to strengthen their climate commitments. By Patricia Espinosa and Anne Hidalgo -
Tuesday 28 August 2018 9:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Some 30 cylinders of a banned refrigerant R22 Hyrochlorofluorocarbon HCFC that were seized by Tongan Customs at Queen Salote Wharf in September 2013 are still under the care of the Customs Department. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 August 2018 9:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 57-year-old woman from New Zealand died last night, Monday August 27 after collapsing at the Vuna Bar and Restaurant in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 August 2018 9:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fifteen women and men showcased various textile and tapa printing designs after undergoing skills training at Kolonga, aimed to help people on the eastern district develop skills to earn a living.2 comments Premium content -
Tuesday 28 August 2018 9:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two convicted murderers in California, Tevita Kaihea (22) and Charlie Hola (22), were handed large prison sentences by a court in Sacramento yesterday 27 August. Kaihea received a prison sentence of 112 years to life whilst Hola received 48 years to life. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 August 2018 9:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Five men released on bail include a police officer who has been suspended in relation to a drug bust at Ngele'ia. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 August 2018 8:51pm
Tongatapu, Tonga : Thousands of Class 3, 4 and 5 primary school students in Tongatapu competed in district soroban competitions last Thursday 23 August 2018. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 August 2018 8:49pm
Doncaster, England : ‘Ikale Tahi fly-half Kurt Morath is travelling to England to play for the Doncaster Knights on a two-year contract. He leaves the United States where he has been playing professional rugby since 2016. Premium content -
Monday 27 August 2018 5:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The two Tongan men arrested and charged in relation to the seizure of 58 kilograms of cocaine worth around $30 million pa’anga in street value in Ha’apai have been released on bail in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Monday 27 August 2018 5:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The body of a 29-year-old man was found at a home in Kolofo'ou on Thursday, August 23. Premium content -
Monday 27 August 2018 5:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 49-year-old woman whose body was found at Hoi in Tongatapu on Monday, August 20, was confirmed to be a suicide death, police stated today. Premium content -
Saturday 25 August 2018 4:31pm
Canberra, Australia : As Australia watched its democratically elected government self-destructing in a morass of self-interest and narrow-sightedness, visions of Dorothy journeying through the Land of Oz repeatedly came to my mind. Australia’s leaders need to show more brains, heart, and courage, Sharon Bessell writes. -
Friday 24 August 2018 8:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : More than USD$200,000 grant aid was committed by the Government of Japan to upgrade one kindergarten and two water supply systems in Tongatapu, on August 21. Premium content -
Friday 24 August 2018 8:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mafoa'aeata Latu (26) was sentenced to three-years and three-months imprisonment after being convicted for reckless driving that caused the death of his passenger ‘Aisake Lavelua on Hihifo Road at Fo'ui, in March this year. Premium content -
Friday 24 August 2018 7:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 36-year-old Senior Police Constable sustained head injuries after being hit on the head with a machete by a man while responding to a call for assistance during a domestic dispute in Hofoa. Premium content -
Thursday 23 August 2018 8:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Around 1300 Tongans with hearing problems were fitted with hearing aids donated by Starkey Hearing Foundation, during clinics on August 21-22 at 'Atele Indoor Stadium. "If people have problems with their ears come straight to us, then it won’t get to a stage where they need hearing aids," Dr Vaka'uta at Vaiola Hospital ENR unit said. Premium content -
Thursday 23 August 2018 7:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tu’ungafasi Polelei Falakiseni was demoted from his rank as Superintendent of Police as penalty for breach of discipline when American, Dean Jay Fletcher charged with murdering his wife escaped custody and fled on his yacht from Vava'u in September 29, 2016. The escape caused huge embarrassment for Tonga and the deceased's family is still deprived of justice, a Police Board of enquiry stated.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 23 August 2018 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Showko Showfukutei provided a good laugh when she performed Rakugo, a Japanese traditional comedy with some modern characters, and ventriloquism, when visiting Tonga on August 14-17. Premium content
