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Thursday 25 May 2023 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A special maritime surveillance is being carried out by an Australian Defence Force C-27J plane to provide support regional maritime surveillance operations in Tonga from 23-25 May.
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Thursday 25 May 2023 7:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four people were arrested in two separate illicit drug raids at Hofoa and Tokomolo, which included the seizure of 13.27 grams of methamphetamine. Premium content -
Thursday 25 May 2023 7:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Drums were beating at the Liku'alofa Resort-Tofoa yesterday, 24 May, and kava flowed in a welcome for the first yacht rally to visit Tonga since the borders opened post-covid. -
Wednesday 24 May 2023 8:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A controversial issue that was raised in the Tongan Parliament, on 15 May, led to questions in the House over the releasing of government money to pay the debt owed by Tonga after it failed to host the Pacific Games in 2019. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 May 2023 5:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mele Aleamotua and George Cocker travelled to the U.S. as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)'s Early Childhood program and the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development program. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 May 2023 5:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New Zealand Army personnel are helping to restore community buildings and other structures in Tonga's recovery from the 2022 volcanic eruption and tsunamis, part of its Exercise Tropic Twilight. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 May 2023 3:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala and two other nobles will close the Legislative Assembly of Tonga 2022 session, in a soft closing ceremony on 25 May. A state opening is scheduled for 1 June. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 May 2023 3:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Twenty boat engines (90hp) were donated by the Guangdong Province, China to different organizations at the Ministry of Fisheries on 23 May. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 May 2023 3:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 8th Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Polynesia, His Grace Archbishop Sione Silonga Uluilakepa will visit Tonga from 25 May to 1 June. He is the third Tongan to hold this position and this is his first visit back home, after being consecrated in Fiji. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 May 2023 3:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two days of training will examine how other countries have implemented Social Protection systems and look at what might work for the people of Tonga. The training was launched by the Australian High Commissioner, HE Rachel Moore, at the Tanoa International Hotel on 23 May. Premium content -
Tuesday 23 May 2023 8:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tupou College celebrated its 157th anniversary on Saturday 20 May, with Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala officiating a new $1.5 million pa'anga, Science and Innovative Centre. Premium content -
Tuesday 23 May 2023 7:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An application by ‘Etuate Lavulavu to strike out his prosecution, claiming it was an abuse of process, was struck out by the Lord Chief Justice on 19 May. Together with his wife, 'Akosita Lavulavu they will stand a re-trial on an amended indictment. The Lord Chief Justice said the charges are serious and there is a powerful public interest in ensuring that they are tried properly, fairly and according to law. Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 9:15pm
Port Vila, Vanuatu : Tonga formally called on all Pacific nations to join a block of governments seeking a negotiating mandate to develop a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty on 12 May 2023, at the Fifth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers' Meeting in Port Vila, Vanuatu. -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:50pm
Los Angeles, California, USA : The American Idol crowned their new champion, Iam Tongi (18) following a staggering performance of his new single, “I’ll Be Seeing You.” Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:43pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku joined Pacific Islands Leaders in historic back to back meetings with India and the United States on 22 May, in Papua New Guinea. Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 42-year-old mother, who was hospitalised from the road crash at Pea earlier this month, succumbed to her injuries on Friday, 19 May. Her three children and her husband, who was the driver, were injured and are being monitored at Vaiola Hospital. Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Assistance of AUD2.8 million (TOP 4.3 million) was committed by Australia to support Tonga Police's critical role in providing a safe, secure and crime free community, while addressing critical resourcing gaps. Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Dr Fotu Fisi’iahi was re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Internal Affairs for four-years, effective on 19 May, signing a renewed contract in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Alaponi Vaomotou (46) was sentenced to three-years nine-months imprisnment for causing serious bodily harm, when he injured his neighbour on the arm with a machete, at Fou'i. The judge said it was his second conviction for a machete attack. “I consider Mr Vaomotou poses a real danger to the public, consequently none of his sentence will be suspended." Premium content -
Friday 19 May 2023 9:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A flotilla of yachts docked at the Fāua Wharf, Tongatapu today, 19 May 2023, the first to return for the Cruise Rally after a four year break due to the COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic. Premium content
