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Monday 11 November 2013 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : China has given Tonga a grant worth an estimated $15 million pa'anga in Guangzhou last week as Tonga's Prime Minister acknowledged the Chinese Government's response to extend the repayment of Tonga's multi-million loan.1 comment
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Monday 11 November 2013 5:37pm
Bucharest, Romania : Romania defeated Tonga's ‘Ikale Tahi yesterday in a tightly contested match, winning the game by a single point 19 – 18. Premium content -
Saturday 9 November 2013 10:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : I can't recall the last time that we took to the streets after beating our cousins in the Cook Islands in any sport. The street celebration in Nuku'alofa which followed a lack-lustre performance by a team which on paper promised so much but delivered so little is difficult to comprehend. – Sefita Hao'uli.2 comments -
Saturday 9 November 2013 3:45pm
Nuku‘alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi has announced its 23 man line-up for the first match of its European tour against Romania in the Romanian capital, Bucharest on November 9 (Tonga time Sunday November 10 at 6:00am). Premium content -
Friday 8 November 2013 5:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa will this month hear three Causes of Action filed by John Cauchi, Tonga’s former Attorney General who is claiming over AUD$500,000 in special damages and relief against the Government of Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 8 November 2013 5:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An appeal by a Tongatapu People's Representative, ‘Akilisi Pohiva, against a ruling by a Nuku'alofa Magistrate to dismiss a case he brought against the Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano and three others will be heard on November 27, at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 7 November 2013 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga government has handed over a lease of the 'Ahononou Quarry in Tongatapu to Sekitofa Malupo, who owns the Petani Quarry, 'Eua. Premium content -
Thursday 7 November 2013 7:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Democracy is founded on the participation of all members of society, both men and women, and this concept is at the core of a modern parliament, said Brigitte Filion, a spokesperson from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at a two day Pacific Parliamentary Partnerships Meeting that opened today, November 7, in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 6 November 2013 7:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There were cheerful scenes in Nuku’alofa this morning moments after Tonga grabbed its first victory of the Rugby League World Cup, narrowly defeating the Cook Islands 22 – 16 in Leigh, England. Premium content -
Wednesday 6 November 2013 6:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 2013 Session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga is adjourned to early next year when it will continue deliberation on Government Bills, before closing. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 November 2013 8:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 32nd Pacific Islands Law Officers Network (PILON) meeting opened today November 5 in Nuku'alofa at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 November 2013 8:30pm
Leigh, England : Tonga and the Cook Islands have their line-ups ready for their Rugby League World Cup clash in Leigh, England, November 5 with kickoff 8:00pm, UK time (9:00am November 6, Tonga time). Premium content -
Tuesday 5 November 2013 8:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A suspended Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Justice was jailed for 10-months, starting today, for causing the road death of a woman passenger while driving under the influence of alcohol in 2011. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 November 2013 8:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano is leading a Tongan delegation to the Second China Pacific Island Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Forum to be held in Guangzhou, China from 7-8 November. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 November 2013 11:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has been ranked among the Pacific region's top performers for implementing business reforms over the last year, according to a World Bank Group annual report, however, the reason for the ranking is being questioned by those who look at business performance in Tonga. Premium content -
Sunday 3 November 2013 8:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A M6.4 earthquake rattled Vava'u, in northern Tonga at 7:53am this morning, November 3, but no damage has been reported. Premium content -
Sunday 3 November 2013 7:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A two-day regional workshop on 'International Criminal Cooperation' which looked to strengthen cooperation in extradition and mutual assistance requests ended in Nuku’alofa on November 1, ahead of the 32nd PILON - Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network Meeting next week. Premium content -
Sunday 3 November 2013 7:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 47-year-old fisherman from Popua has been reported missing since October 28 when he failed to return from a fishing trip at Hufangalupe Beach in Vaini, Tongatapu. Premium content -
Friday 1 November 2013 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Australian Services Rugby Union (ASRU) team is expected to arrive to Tonga on November 2 for an eleven day goodwill tour. The ASRU team is a representative rugby team for the Australian Defence Force selecting its players from personnel of the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. Premium content -
Friday 1 November 2013 3:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Kiribati national died on October 28 after the car he was a passenger in allegedly crashed into an electric pole at Kolonga on eastern Tongatapu. Premium content
