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Monday 15 May 2023 10:03pm
Christchurch, New Zealand : The CEO of the Mainstreaming of Rural Development Innovation (MORDI) Tonga Trust, Soane Patolo, was awarded the Lincoln Alumni International Medal 2023 on 12 May in Christchurch.
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Monday 15 May 2023 9:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of 27.76 grams of methamphetamine at Ma'ufanga on 12 May. Premium content -
Monday 15 May 2023 9:25pm
Apia, Samoa : Tonga A was defeated by the Fiji Warriors 25-73 in its final match at Pacific Rugby Challenge 2023 on Saturday, 13 May at Apia Park. Fiji was crowned champions of the tournament. Premium content -
Friday 12 May 2023 9:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) were assessed by a team of medical experts from Australia last week, at Vaiola Hospital. Medical equipment was also donated. Premium content -
Friday 12 May 2023 9:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan police officers, Chief Inspector Palepina Tonga, Chief Inspector Siosaia Tongamohenoa and Inspector Fuka Talanoa, have left for an International Leadership Programme, to be held at the College of Policing in the United Kingdom from 15 May to 9 June. Premium content -
Friday 12 May 2023 9:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three people have been arrested in two separate drugs busts that seized methamphetamine and cannabis on Tongatapu this week. Premium content -
Thursday 11 May 2023 11:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga which convened on Wednesday 10 May was adjourned to resume on Monday, 15 May after a day of deliberations. Premium content -
Thursday 11 May 2023 11:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The By-Election to elect a new People's Representative to the Tonga Legislative Assembly for the Tongatapu 10 constituency will be held on Thursday, 13 July. Premium content -
Thursday 11 May 2023 11:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Around $1.9 billion dollars has been committed over the next five-years to the Pacific, including Tonga, by the Australian Government. Premium content -
Thursday 11 May 2023 11:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : This month the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 as no longer a public health emergency of international concern and countries will now transition from emergency mode to managing Covid-19 alongside other infectious diseases. Tonga achieved high vaccination coverage during the pandemic and achieved a low death rate due to Covid-19. Premium content -
Thursday 11 May 2023 8:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A hearing screening project for class 1 and 2 students on Tongatapu is being carried out by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Rotary Club of Hampton from Australia and Rotary Club Nuku‘alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 May 2023 11:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga convened on Wednesday 10 May and started discussing pending agendas, including Government Annual Reports and Constituency Reports. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 May 2023 3:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A ceremonial flag raising was held this morning to open the first United States of America Embassy in Tonga in a historical event, held at the National Reserve Bank Building in Nuku’alofa. However, after the flag was raised it was lowered to fly at half mast today in respect of lives lost in a recent Texas mall shooting attack. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 May 2023 12:58am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 50-year-old man was sentenced to an aggregate 30-months imprisonment sentence on three charges of serious indecent assaults of a teenager on Tongatapu. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 May 2023 12:56am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 28-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman from Matahau have been arrested for allegedly importation of over 1kg of methamphetamine from the United States, last month. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 May 2023 12:54am
Apia, Samoa : Tonga A was defeated by defending champions Junior Japan 17-52, in its second match at the Pacific Rugby Challenge on 8 May in Apia. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 May 2023 12:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Students of Government schools throughout Tonga held various tree planting programs to mark the London coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, on Saturday, 6 May. Premium content -
Monday 8 May 2023 11:54pm
Bangkok, Thailand : Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala and Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho are visiting Bangkok, Thailand, where they are meeting with relevant Thai agencies, in their pursuit of new opportunities for Tonga. Premium content -
Monday 8 May 2023 11:50pm
Sydney, Australia : The Australian and New Zealand governments have renewed their commitment to the World Bank’s work in the Pacific through an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the region over the next eight years. Premium content -
Monday 8 May 2023 6:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ten patients in Tonga have received new pacemakers, in surgeries carried out by a a team of cardiac experts from New Zealand last week at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku'alofa. The first time this has been done in Tonga. Premium content
