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Monday 30 July 2012 6:34pm
London, United Kingdom : Swimmer 'Amini Fonua won his heat in the men's 100m breaststroke event and clocked in the 41st fastest time in the world at the London Olympics on Saturday July 28.
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Sunday 29 July 2012 8:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Heilala float parade held on Saturday July 28, concluded this year's Heilala Festival and Pageant in Nuku'alofa. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Saturday 28 July 2012 1:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Miss Liahona Alumni, Ebony Nuku (24) was crowned Miss Heilala 2012-13 late last night, 27 July, at Pangai Lahi. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Friday 27 July 2012 1:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A show of colorful sarong wear, creative island creation and talent show by seven Miss Heilala contestants wowed a large audience in the final judging events, before tonight's Miss Heilala 2012-13 crowning. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Thursday 26 July 2012 11:09pm
Hunga, Tonga : The installation of new solar power systems for over 500 homes in 11 remote islands communities in Vava'u and small islands off Tongatapu, began with an official groundbreaking ceremony at Hunga Island, on July 24, at the start of an $11 million renewable energy project funded by the Government of Japan for the people of Tonga. Premium content -
Thursday 26 July 2012 10:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 17-year-old boy charged with the production and the distribution of pornographic videos on mobile phones, appeared at the Nukunuku Magistrate's Court today, July 26. Premium content -
Wednesday 25 July 2012 6:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Nurses Associations of New Zealand and Australia, in support of a breast cancer awareness campaign in Tonga, made a donation of pink pins and ribbons to the President of the Tonga Breast Cancer Society, Hon. Frederica Tuita today. Premium content -
Wednesday 25 July 2012 4:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The top four contestants for the Miss Heilala Tau'olunga competition were announced last night at Pangai Lahi, but the winner will be announced on the final night of the Miss Heilala Pageant on Friday July 27. Prizes were awarded last night for best costumes and for the Miss Tau'olunga Junior and Miss Tau'olunga Pre-teen traditional dancing. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Tuesday 24 July 2012 11:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Motion for a Vote of No Confidence against the Prime Minister and government was unconstitutional and should be rejected by the House, the Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano stated in his response to the Tongan parliament yesterday, July 23. Premium content -
Tuesday 24 July 2012 10:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's first solar farm named "Maama Mai" or "Let there be light" was opened this morning, July 24, by King Tupou VI, at the Popua Power Station and is expected to start operation in early August. Premium content -
Monday 23 July 2012 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three athletes will represent Tonga at the Olympic Games in London and swimmer 'Amini Fonua is the flag bearer at the opening ceremony on, Friday July 27. Premium content -
Sunday 22 July 2012 9:57pm
Suva, Fiji : Fiji Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola met his New Zealand counterpart Murray McCully yesterday (Saturday, July 21). Premium content -
Sunday 22 July 2012 7:04pm
'Okalani, Nu'usila : Kofe 'a e levolo 'e au'u kiai 'a e fehalaaki pea toki taimi ke fai ai 'a e "fili 'ikai falala'anga"? Ko e tali ki ai ko e me'a ia 'a e kau fakafofonga Falealea ke nau fakakaukau'i fakapotopoto mo'oni he kapau te nau ngaue hala 'aki 'a e mafai koeni ko e fonua fakakatoa 'e uesia. 'Ikai ngata ai 'e tukuaki'i kinautolu 'oku nau fiekaia ki he mafai (power). - Sione Tu'itavake-Fonua. Premium content -
Friday 20 July 2012 6:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven Tongan beauties registered for the Miss Heilala Pageant 2012-13 made their first public appearance this afternoon, a beautiful sunny day, during an orientation program at the Liku'alofa Beach Resort, Kanokupolu, Tongatapu. Premium content -
Friday 20 July 2012 12:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : "I am quite surprised, you know there is a mention of a plot to assassinate the illegal dictator in Fiji, so I am still surprised as to how my name came into the picture," was Ratu Tevita Mara's reaction to a TVNZ news item that the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service SIS and police had this week raided the Auckland home of Rajesh Singh, alleged to be involved in a plot to kill Fiji leader Frank Bainimarama and his Attorney General Ayaz Sayed Khaiyum. Premium content -
Thursday 19 July 2012 5:15pm
Auckland, New Zealand : In 2006-07 the New Zealand Government openly advocated Fiji be excluded from UN peacekeeping operations. Has the New Zealand Government’s position changed, if so why? – Selwyn Manning, 36th Parallel Assessments. Premium content -
Thursday 19 July 2012 11:10am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lord Fakafanua, the No. 1 Noble's Representative for Ha'apai was elected this morning, July 19 as the new Speaker of the Tongan Parliament. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 July 2012 8:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven girls have joined the 2012 Miss Heilala Pageant and will take part in an orientation program at Liku'alofa Beach Resort on Friday, July 20 before the Pageant begins next week at Pangai Lahi. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 July 2012 5:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI has revoked Lord Lasike’s appointment as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga and he is no longer a member of parliament.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 18 July 2012 12:59pm
England UK : "What is the reason for the vote of no confidence?". 'Otuanga'ofa Democratic Party 'ODP: "We have a constitutional right to put forward this motion, whether the motion is strong enough or relevant, that's a different issue altogether." Now that is what I call 'a direct abuse of the constitution' – Senolita Swan.1 comment Premium content
