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Monday 21 January 2013 12:22pm
Auckland, New Zealand : I live in Auckland and my phone 027 5113568 was stolen in December. The person who now has my phone called numerous phone numbers in Tonga and the phone bill comes up to $5000 so far. The following phone numbers were called by the person who has my phone: 35031, 35133, 41957, 7512946, 7775228, 7776650, 8411895, 8417296, 8491101, 8632005, 8798732, 8882982, 8896191. I am offering a reward for information. - Jody Becerra
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Monday 21 January 2013 11:11am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The planes Samiu wants to bring in, the Chinese made MA60, does not have the best reputation. They have been refused a certificate by the American Federal Aviation Department and have been involved in several accidents, one killing all the passengers on board. – Sione Taufa. -
Sunday 20 January 2013 11:00pm
Pagopago, American Samoa : Just wondering who is negotiating Tonga's fuel price? Are the prices reasonable? I think the public would like to know what the other islands in the region are paying for their petrol (fuel). - Sione Lousiale Kava -
Friday 18 January 2013 6:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Acting Prime Minister Hon Samiu Vaipulu said today that Government's move to introduce two new aircraft from China to operate the domestic service is to provide competition and offer cheaper airfares. But it is unfortunate that Chathams Pacific has decided to cease its services on March 2.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 18 January 2013 6:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The protection of the creative works of Tongan writers, artists and other creators was the focus of a two-days seminar that was held in Nuku'alofa from January 14-15, when participants unanimously supported a conclusion that individuals in the core copyright industries need to form an organization to "collectively administer" their rights. Premium content -
Friday 18 January 2013 2:47pm
Washington, USA : Four years after the onset of the global financial crisis, the world economy remains fragile and growth in high-income countries is weak. Developing countries need to focus on raising the growth potential of their economies, while strengthening buffers to deal with risks from the Euro Area and fiscal policy in the United States, says the World Bank. Premium content -
Thursday 17 January 2013 8:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Emeline Tuita has been appointed as the new CEO of the Tonga Rugby Union for one year, 'Epeli Taione the TRU chairman announced today. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 January 2013 9:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Western Union promo rewarded two of its customers with packages groceries worth $200 on Friday January 11. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 January 2013 8:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's sole domestic inter-islands airline, the Chathams Pacific will discontinue its scheduled air services in Tonga on Saturday 3 March 2013, after less than five years operation, due to a loss of business confidence, after the Tonga government moved to procure aircraft from China.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 16 January 2013 6:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A male customs officer in Vava'u has been charged with attempted fraudulent conversion in relation to using a credit card belonging to Milan Rindzak (35), whose remains were found on the wreckage of the drugs yacht 'JeReVe' on Luatafito Atoll in November last year. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 January 2013 6:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New petroleum prices that came into effect today, 16 January 2013, have slightly decreased the cost of petrol, diesel, and kerosene thoughout Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 January 2013 8:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Preliminary Inquiry of the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga Lord Tu'iha'ateiho, who has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm without a license will be held on February 22. Meanwhile Lord Tu'ilakepa's appeal against a Magistrate ruling will be heard on January 30. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 January 2013 7:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : One of three accused Police Constables has been acquitted of manslaughter after police prosecution offered no evidence in relation to the death of 'Inoke Finau Vala Pepa (20) in Vaini last year. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 January 2013 6:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tropical Cyclone Alert that was previously in force for Vava'u and Ha'apai is now cancelled, but a strong wind warning is in force for the rest of Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 January 2013 6:17am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The selling of fishing licenses with little or no obligation to the resource owners is not a smart fisheries management decision. PITIA appreciates the need for an influx of income to national budgets, but the sustainability of our resources and the ability to continue to earn from our ocean is our overarching economic goal. -
Monday 14 January 2013 9:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Sevens team will leave for Fiji tomorrow to compete in the 2013 Uprising 7's Tournament in Lautoka from January 18-19. Premium content -
Monday 14 January 2013 7:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A tropical cyclone may develop in the next 30 to 36 hours, effecting the Niuas, Vava’u and Ha’apai. Premium content -
Monday 14 January 2013 7:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven officers of the Tonga Defence Services have successfully completed post-graduate studies from various universities. Premium content -
Friday 11 January 2013 4:49pm
Northland, New Zealand : A 15 year-old Tongan girl and her friend are being praised for their heroism after rescuing two drowning men off a beach in northland, New Zealand. Premium content -
Thursday 10 January 2013 7:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Standing Committee on Legislation will resume its public consultations next week. Premium content
