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  • Friday 6 December 2019 6:30pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Three participants entered the Tonga Aquathon Nationals yesterday, 5 December, involving a 1.8km from the Ocean pool near Touliki to Pangaimotu Island followed by a 2km run or two laps around the island. Two athletes completed the event.
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  • Friday 6 December 2019 1:34pm


    Manila, Philippines
    : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masatsugu Asakawa, as president. He will assume the role on 17 January 2020.
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  • Thursday 5 December 2019 4:48pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A two-day Holiday Market Festival starting today in Nuku'alofa, showcased fine handicraft products by Tonga Development Bank's customers in a Microfinance Scheme.
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  • Thursday 5 December 2019 4:32pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Roadside vegetable vendors are promoting healthy eating and reducing post-harvest loss, a new study has found, but there is an urgent need to address various hygiene and food safety awareness issues for vendors and farmers, who are a critical part of Tonga’s healthy eating agenda.
  • Thursday 5 December 2019 4:20pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Australia has increased the number of scholarships offered to Tongan citizens with 43 confirmed to take up university studies starting next year compared to 37 offered in 2018.
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  • Wednesday 4 December 2019 8:07pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : HM KIng Tupou VI unveiled a plaque, at Mata-ki-‘Eua, Tongatapu, yesterday, 3 November, to mark the completion of a USD$16.7 million project that was launched in 2011.
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  • Wednesday 4 December 2019 8:01pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A new water system was upgraded for the people of Pelehake and handed over on December 3 by Japan.
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  • Wednesday 4 December 2019 8:00pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The case against five men charged with the murder in the death of Sione Feimoefiafi (49), was called for the first time at the Supreme Court on December 3.
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  • Wednesday 4 December 2019 7:57pm


    Sydney, Australia
    : Israel Folau's bitter legal dispute with Rugby Australia is over, with both parties announcing that they have reached a confidential agreement, in a joint statement released today 4 December.
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  • Wednesday 4 December 2019 7:55pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank Group are ramping up their presence in Tonga and the Pacific sub region by working together in a new joint office in Nuku’alofa.
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  • Wednesday 4 December 2019 7:54pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A 62-year-old male driver whose van collided and seriously injured a motorcyclist ‘Alipate Hokafonu (30) on December 2 has been charged.
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  • Tuesday 3 December 2019 9:26pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A 30-year-old motorcyclist from Houma remains in critical condition in Vaiola Hospital after his motorbike collided with a u-turning vehicle on Taufa’ahau Road in Fanga yesterday at around 4:00 pm. The horrific collision was captured by a surveillance video at a retail store at the location and has since gone viral on social media.
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  • Tuesday 3 December 2019 7:49pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Separate trials will be held in 2020 for Lord Tu’ivakano and two other co-accused, who are charged with Tongan passport offences at the Supreme Court.
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  • Tuesday 3 December 2019 7:28pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Samoa is experiencing the deadliest epidemic to hit the South Pacific in the 21st century. The nation’s Government today confirmed 55 measles related deaths with at least 48 of the victims being being children under the age of four. A total of 3,881 measles cases have been recorded by Samoa’s Ministry of Health since the outbreak began in October.
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  • Tuesday 3 December 2019 7:26pm


    Auckland, New Zealand
    : New Zealand Sevens star Sione Molia was honoured by his home suburb of Ōtara in Auckland, being named Sportsman of the Year at the 2019 Ōtara Sports Awards. He was subsequently awarded a 'Supreme Award' for his contributions to the All Black Sevens side that finished third in the World Rugby Men’s Sevens Series 2018/19.
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  • Monday 2 December 2019 6:38pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Access to quality drinking water in Tonga depends on where you live, and what you can afford. A new laboratory to be opened on December 12 will help Public Health inspectors assess the quality of drinking water, particularly from village supplies.
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  • Friday 29 November 2019 5:44pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Meet golf’s next superstar, whose journey to professional golf followed an unusual route. The inspiring story of Tony Finau - a talented kid of Samoan and Tongan heritage who won the respect of veteran pros. By Chris Cox, Senior Communications Manager for the PGA Tour.
  • Friday 29 November 2019 5:34pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Ministry of Health has confirmed 394 people have been confirmed or suspected to have contracted measles as at November 26 in Tonga. Vaccinations are continuing.
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  • Friday 29 November 2019 5:28pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : District Town Officers and Town Officers will start promoting tax awareness and assist government with the war on drugs, after the Ministry of Revenue and Customs (MoRC) requested support at a Tax Awareness Program held on 26 November in Nuku’alofa.
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  • Friday 29 November 2019 5:24pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : No complaints of electoral infringement or applications for recount had been received by the Electoral Commission on November 29, following the closely-fought Tongatapu 1 By-Election.
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