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Monday 12 September 2011 10:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tevita Kelepi of Nukunuku, a sufferer of mental retardation, pleaded guilty this morning to manslaughter over the death of his 18-year-old brother whom he hit with an axe on the head in 2004.
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Monday 12 September 2011 9:54pm
Auckland, New Zealand : The Head Coach of the 'Ikale Tahi, 'Isitolo Maka, has selected the playersfor the match against Canada on Wednesday September 14 in Whangarei. Premium content -
Monday 12 September 2011 9:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Rugby fans in Tonga were entertained on Friday night, September 9 as they watched the New Zealand All Blacks defeat the 'Ikale Tahi 41-10 in the of the Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park. Premium content -
Monday 12 September 2011 9:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Five men appeared at the Magistrate's Court in Nuku'alofa today, September 12 charged with conspiring to commit robbery in relation to the armed hold-up and robbery of thousands of pa'anga from the Westpac Bank of Tonga branch at Ma'ufanga on September 5. Premium content -
Monday 12 September 2011 9:02pm
Noumea, New Caledonia : Tonga has done well at the end of the 14th Pacific Games in Noumea in New Caledonia securing 7th place in the overall medal tally, with 20 medals that included four gold, six silver and 10 bronze medals. Premium content -
Saturday 10 September 2011 5:02pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Last night's opening match of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park was a good start for both the 'Ikale Tahi and the All Blacks because even though the All Blacks dominated the first half and scored four tries, the statistics showed that in the second half Tonga dominated the possession of the ball and the territory. Photos by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Friday 9 September 2011 8:40pm
Auckland, New Zealand : King George Tupou V wished the 'Ikale Tahi an enjoyable evening in the first of their RWC encounters when he received them at Atalanga in Auckland today. By Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Friday 9 September 2011 2:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A crazy day has dawned in Tonga, September 9, the day every Tongan has been counting down the hours to enjoy as its national rugby team 'Ikale Tahi takes on the mighty All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup opener tonight at Eden Park in Auckland. Back home, the capital Nuku'alofa is decked out in red and white and it seems like the whole population has single-mindedly turned into 'Ikale Tahi fanatics. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Friday 9 September 2011 1:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prince Regent Crown Prince Tupouto'a Lavaka and Crown Princess Nanasipau'u Tuku'aho attended Tupou College's Annual Singing competition held on September 8 at Toloa in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Friday 9 September 2011 9:50am
Auckland, New Zealand : Getting close to the Rugby World Cup, Matangi Tonga Online editor Pesi Fonua is following the 'Ikale Tahi in Auckland today. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2011 11:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King George Tupou V of Tonga will receive the 'Ikale Tahi players in Auckland tomorrow, Friday, the king's private secretary confirmed tonight. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2011 4:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King George Tupou V leaves Honolulu this evening to return Tonga after undergoing surgery to remove his right kidney at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles in the United States, and he is expected to arrive in Auckland tomorrow. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2011 3:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A statement from the Prime Minister's Office released today stated that the Cabinet underwent changes last week with the re-assignment of five ministerial portfolios as appointed by His Majesty, on the advice of the Prime Minister, Lord Tuivakano. - PMO Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2011 11:16am
Auckland, New Zealand : In a join statement, yesterday Pacific Islands Forum leaders and the Secretary-General of the United Nations stressed that climate change and ocean acidification remained the greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and well-being of the peoples of the Pacific; and reaffirmed the need for urgent international action to reduce emissions, following the the 42nd Pacific Islands Forum in Auckland, New Zealand. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2011 11:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 22 players who will play for the 'Ikale Tahi in the opening game against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup 2011, were named by the head coach in a TRUA statement released at 9:27pm this evening, September 7. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2011 11:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano leads a 13-member delegation to the 42nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting that was opened in Auckland today, September 7. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2011 10:50am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Government has this month reshuffled its Cabinet Ministers in Police, Tourism, Justice and Labour to new portfolios and while the new Ministers have taken up their new posts, effective from Thursday, September 1, there has been no official statement announcing the changes. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2011 10:37am
Sydney, Australia : Not often we have the opportunity to come face to face with the best in the world . . . Not often we have the opportunity to prove ourselves as worthy opponent, let alone a force to be reckoned with. Facing the mighty All Black in their home turf at the opening of the Rugby World Cup is one of these rare opportunities. 'Inoke Fotu Huakau. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2011 10:21am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four men have been arrested by police at Kolofo'ou in Nuku'alofa and charged with conspiring to commit robbery in relation to the armed hold-up and robbery of thousands of pa'anga from the Westpac Bank of Tonga branch at Ma'ufanga on September 5. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2011 10:05am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 54-year-old man died from decompression after diving for sea cucumbers near the island of Leleka in Ha'apai on the late afternoon of Thursday, September 1. Premium content
