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Sunday 15 September 2019 9:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM Queen Nanasipau‘u gave a cultural presentation at the launching of the book ‘Songs & Poems of Queen Sālote’ (Reprinted, 2019 Vava'u Press) on September 10 in Nuku’alofa. Queen Nanasipau‘u was one of three Presenters who offered different perspectives of the compositions which form an important part of Tonga’s cultural heritage. The launch also celebrated 40 years of publishing in Tonga by Vava‘u Press Ltd. -
Sunday 15 September 2019 2:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Local Tongan outrigger canoe athlete, Malakai ‘Ahokava (36), is aiming to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in kayak sprints with two-time Olympian Pita Taufatofua, after having a taste of high level competition last month in Szeged, Hungary. “If this sport is brought to Tonga, I’m telling you, it is a natural fit for Tongan people. Because Tongans are strong,” he says. By Eleanor Gee
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Friday 13 September 2019 6:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Frank Endacott has been announced as the new Mate Ma’a Tonga coach for the upcoming games against Great Britain and Australia in the Oceania Series to be played in New Zealand later this year. He is joined by new coaching staff who are former professional rugby league players of Tongan heritage, Duane Mann, Manu Vatuvei and Leslie Vainikolo. Premium content -
Friday 13 September 2019 6:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A body was found washed up on a beach on the north west coastline in ‘Eua on September 12. Premium content -
Friday 13 September 2019 6:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new ambulance donated from the Rotary Club of Christchurch Sunrise in New Zealand was handed over to Vaiola Hospital on September 12. Premium content -
Friday 13 September 2019 6:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Funeral arrangements are being planned for Tonga’s Prime Minister Hon. Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva (78) who died on September 12 at Auckland City Hospital. The arrangements are awaiting approval from Cabinet before being released. Premium content -
Friday 13 September 2019 11:32am
Brisbane, Australia : The Brisbane Tongan Community have expressed sadness at the passing of the Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon Samuela 'Akilisi Pōhiva in Auckland, New Zealand. Premium content -
Thursday 12 September 2019 10:31pm
Wellington, New Zealand : New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has extended New Zealand’s condolences following the death of Tonga’s Prime Minister, Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva, who passed away this morning in Auckland. Premium content -
Thursday 12 September 2019 7:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tonga Police Women’s Advisory Network conference, marked the 49th Anniversary of Women in Tonga Police this month. Today Tonga Police has two women Deputy Police Commissioners and 13 units head by women. Premium content -
Thursday 12 September 2019 12:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prime Minister Hon. 'Akilisi Pohiva died in the Auckland City Hospital at 9:00am this morning, the Acting Prime MInister Hon. Semisi Sika, announced on national radio at 6:40pm this evening. The Tongan Parliament this morning was deferred indefinitely by the Acting Speaker Lord Tu’ilakepa. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 September 2019 9:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tongan delegation attended the Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International Expo 2019 at the Baiyun International Convention Center on August 23-26. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 September 2019 9:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A group of university students from Warrane College in Sydney have volunteered to help rebuild a community hall and Catholic chapel at Longolongo, that were destroyed by Cyclone Gita last year. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 September 2019 7:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister, Hon Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva was medically evacuated to New Zealand this afternoon, September 11. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 September 2019 7:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An application by Lord Tu'ivakano to strike out several of the charges against him will be heard on October 9 at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 9 September 2019 11:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's popular radio service BroadCom Broadcasting FM 87.5 celebrated its 10th anniversary on September 6 at Tanoa Hotel. Premium content -
Monday 9 September 2019 9:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi have two weeks to drastically improve their form, after a disappointing 92 – 7 loss against the All Blacks, before they face their first World Cup adversary England on 22 September. -
Friday 6 September 2019 6:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga National Rugby League Board (TNRLB) confirmed at a press conference in Nuku’alofa this afternoon Mate Ma’a Tonga Coach Kristian Woolf was let go on Wednesday 4 September. Mate Ma’a Tonga with Kristian Woolf as coach reached the semi-finals at the Rugby League World Cup in 2017, the highest achievement ever reached by a Tongan Rugby League Team. -
Friday 6 September 2019 6:46pm
Hamilton, New Zealand : Siale Piutau will lead Tonga's World Cup team against the All Blacks at the FMG Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand tomorrow 7 September. Premium content -
Thursday 5 September 2019 7:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Front Row Against Violence, a new program which targets youth and sports to ensure girls are empowered and have equal access to opportunities, was launched on September 5 in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 5 September 2019 7:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven people, including a suspended police officer, have been arrested after 20.85 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of cocaine were seized by Police from Ngele’ia and ‘Anana in Tongatapu on September 3. Premium content
