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Tuesday 13 November 2012 6:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The case against the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga Lord Tu'iha'ateiho, who is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm without a license was adjourned to February, 2013.
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Tuesday 13 November 2012 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Police Constable who is charged with attempting unlawful importation and possession of a controlled drugs together with four Asian nationals, has pleaded not guilty at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court last week. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 November 2012 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tonga A Team has been selected by the 'Ikale Tahi coach, Mana 'Otai to play a friendly game with the Newcastle Falcons, at Kingston Park, Newcastle, on November 13, (7.30pm United Kingdom time). Premium content -
Tuesday 13 November 2012 2:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The villages of Ha'asini and Hamula on Tongatapu now have access to new banking services with the launching today of in-store banking in their community by the Westpac Bank of Tonga. Premium content -
Monday 12 November 2012 7:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Remembrance Sunday Commemoration Service in memory of soldiers who died in wars in order for people to live in freedom in a peaceful world was held at Tonga's Cenotaph, Pangai Si'i, Nuku'alofa, yesterday November 12 on a beautiful sunny morning. Tonga's King Tupou VI attended the Commemoration Service for the first time since he ascended the Tongan throne earlier this year. Premium content -
Monday 12 November 2012 6:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four local companies who were suing their insurance company for cover over damage to their properties in the riots of 16 November 2006, ended their case today on the basis that no party paid costs. The plaintiffs were disappointed to pull out as the evidence in court about the riots favoured the defence position that the riots resulted from "a popular rising, people connected with an organisation the objects of which included influencing the government by violent means and terrorism." Premium content -
Monday 12 November 2012 10:55am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Minister of Justice, Hon Clive Edwards told the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on Friday, November 9, that three businesses, associated with the Prime Minister, the monarchy and their business partners were targeted in violence in central Nuku'alofa on 16 November 2006. Premium content -
Sunday 11 November 2012 8:10am
Brescia, Italy : The 'Ikale Tahi went down 23-28 after a hard-fought test against Italy at Stadio Mario Rigamonti, Brescia on Saturday, November 10. Premium content -
Friday 9 November 2012 8:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Isileli Pulu, who followed a crowd of rioters and witnessed damage to businesses during the 16 November 2006 Nuku'alofa riots, was vigorously questioned on his movements on that day, when he gave evidence in an insurance case heard at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court yesterday. During the hard questioning the judge warned 'Isileli that he may not answer any questions if he felt it might incriminate himself. Premium content -
Friday 9 November 2012 7:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : When Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi meet Italy on Saturday night, in Brescia, Italy, the battle for domination will be in the forwards, according to the captain of the 'Ikale Tahi, Nili Latu. Premium content -
Friday 9 November 2012 7:08pm
Kanokupolu, Tonga : A group of 15 new US Peace Corps volunteers for Tonga were sworn in today, November 9, by the US Ambassador to Tonga HE Frankie Reed, at the Vakaloa Beach Resort in Kanokupolu. Peace Corps also announced that its country directors in Tonga, Samoa and Fiji are to be replaced by a a Regional Director. Premium content -
Thursday 8 November 2012 10:09pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Industry leaders from across the Pacific and New Zealand are set to come together on 14th November for a one-day fisheries forum to discuss partnership opportunities for the future in an increasingly competitive region. Premium content -
Thursday 8 November 2012 9:01pm
Vaini, Tonga: : The arrival of a container of medical equipment from Salt Lake City, USA for a clinic at the village of Vaini, in Tongatapu yesterday, November 7, was welcomed with prayers and speeches by Princess Taone and community leaders. Premium content -
Thursday 8 November 2012 5:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : During 'Akilisi Pohiva's first two days of giving evidence, in an insurance case heard in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court this week, he was questioned closely about the ingredients for violent demonstration that were evident on November 16, 2006, when the central business district was destroyed by rioters. He told the court he had no connection to the rioters. Premium content -
Thursday 8 November 2012 1:17pm
Wellington, New Zealand: : The injured crew of a yacht that rolled in 10m seas between New Zealand and Tonga are awaiting rescue after activating their emergency beacon at around 6.30pm yesterday (7 November). Premium content -
Thursday 8 November 2012 12:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Wednesday 14 November will be a day to mark in your calendar as solar eclipse watch day. The moon will shift in front of the sun, blocking out part of its light. For Tonga it will be only a partial eclipse, not so interesting, but we will not get anything better than that for a long time, so you better watch. - Firitia Velt. -
Wednesday 7 November 2012 1:59pm
Brescia, Italy : The 'Ikale Tahi head coach, Mana 'Otai has announced his team to play Italy at Stadio M. Riggamonti, in Brescia, on Saturday, November 10 during Tonga's European Tour. Mana made his selection of 23 players, from 33 players who participated in a three-day training camp in Gruissan, France. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 November 2012 7:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Eight plaintiffs of local businesses whose properties were damaged and gutted by fire during the riots of November 16, 2006 are suing their insurance company the National Pacific Insurance (Tonga) Ltd, for coverage. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 November 2012 7:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nautilus Minerals Inc. has discovered two new high-grade, Seafloor Massive Sulfide systems in its tenements in the territorial waters of Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 November 2012 6:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 34-year-old man of Asian origin died in a road accident on By Pass Road in Halaleva this morning, Tuesday November 6, and a driver has been charged with manslaughter by negligence. Premium content
