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Thursday 21 July 2022 6:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Bruno Latu (27) was sentenced to 27-months imprisonment for offences that included possession of a pistol without a license and 1.72 grams of methamphetamine.
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Thursday 21 July 2022 12:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM Queen Nanasipau'u received a donation of $20,700 for her post-tsunami charity work, in Tonga, presented by Robina Nakao CEO of Fexco Tonga Ltd. at the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa on 19 July. The donation will support the distribution operations of the charity. Premium content -
Thursday 21 July 2022 12:01am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Five candidates are contesting the By-Election for Ha’apai 12 on 1 September. Candidates nominations closed today. This By-Election is to replace the former Ha'apai 12 People’s Representative to the Legislative Assembly, Vili Hingano who passed away on 10 June. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 July 2022 11:57pm
Suva, Fiji : Tonga’s National Women Football Team, Mataliki had a draw 1-1 with Cook Islands, in their second match at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup in Suva. Their fate and whether or not they will advance to the quarter finals depends on today's final group matches. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 July 2022 11:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 20-year-old man was confirmed to have committed suicide in Ha’ano, Ha’apai over the weekend. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 July 2022 11:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fifteen new computing tablets from the Pacific Community will be used by a Pacific Catastrophe Risk Assessment and Financing Initiative team, when they start surveys this week on Tongatapu, before moving on to the outer islands of Vava’u, Ha’apai and ‘Eua. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 July 2022 2:20pm
Wellington, New Zealand : New Zealand-Tongan tenor singer Filipe Manu has been selected as one of five finalists for the 2022 Lexus Song Quest, Aotearoa's most acclaimed opera competition. The winner will judged live during solo performances this Saturday 23 July. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 July 2022 9:56am
Suva, Fiji : Tala, Tonga’s National Netball Team defeated Samoa 69-52 in the first game of its campaign at the World Cup 2023 Oceania Regional Qualifiers this week in Suva. Premium content -
Monday 18 July 2022 9:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Osaiasi Naulumatua (38) was sentenced to two two-years two-months imprisonment for causing serious bodily harm, that indirectly resulted in the death of another man. He is very fortunate not to have not been charged with manslaughter. This is yet another sad and tragic case where a violent, alcohol fuelled, outburst has resulted, at least indirectly, in death, said the Lord Chief Justice. Premium content -
Monday 18 July 2022 9:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Twenty-two Chinese scholarships were awarded to high school students by Princess Pilolevu Tuita on 15 July in Nuku'alofa. Since 2017, the scholarships have been promoting educational exchange and closer ties between China and Tonga. Premium content -
Monday 18 July 2022 9:08pm
Lautoka, Fiji : The ‘Ikale Tahi has ended its the Pacific Nations Cup 2022 winless, after being defeated by Australia A 39-22, in the final round of the Pacific Nations Cup on 16 July. Samoa won the Pacific Nations Cup 2022 title, after beating the host Fiji 23-20. Premium content -
Friday 15 July 2022 10:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Government has today handed back bookings to airlines and travel agents "Starting tomorrow, services will be provided commercially by airlines and travel agents," said MEIDECC CEO, Paula Ma’u. Tonga is moving toward an incremental border re-opening, with zero MIQ for incoming passengers starting in August. Premium content -
Friday 15 July 2022 10:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Alefosio Vaingaina (44) was sentenced to six-years imprisonment for serious housebreaking and theft of Tongan koloa, valued at around $22,800 from the Royal Palace in Vava'u. The judge said it would appear that this is the first published case of housebreaking and theft perpetrated against the Royal family. Premium content -
Friday 15 July 2022 9:49pm
Melbourne, Australia : Telstra announced yesterday it had completed the acquisition of Digicel Pacific in partnership with the Australian Government. The acquisition which was initially announced in October 2021 was finalised, after necessary government and regulatory approvals. Digicel Pacific communications services across Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Nauru, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will be overseen by a Telstra controlled board, chaired by Telstra Enterprise Group Executive, David Burns. Premium content -
Thursday 14 July 2022 11:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Eua has of this week had 19 active COVID-19 cases. They are in home isolation and doing well, said Health CEO, Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola. He encouraged those who are still not vaccinated or have not had boosters to do so, advising the public not to be complacent because COVID is still here and there are still different variants abroad. Premium content -
Thursday 14 July 2022 11:39pm
Lautoka, Fiji : The ‘Ikale Tahi squad to play against Australia A on Saturday in Lautoka, Fiji, was announced today by the Tonga Rugby Union. This is the final round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2022. Premium content -
Thursday 14 July 2022 11:26pm
Suva, Fiji : Tonga’s National Women Football, Mataliki was defeated by Samoa 2-0 during their opening game, at the 2022 OFC Women’s Nations Cup in Suva. Premium content -
Wednesday 13 July 2022 7:57pm
Beijing, China : Ten Tongan students have completed their studies from various universities in China in the past academic year. The Embassy of Tonga in China said today, with the global pandemic around the world, these students persevered and navigated through online classes, lockdowns and many other challenges, in addition to being away from home. Premium content -
Wednesday 13 July 2022 4:54pm
Suva, Fiji : The United States will set up an Embassy in Tonga, subject to congressional discussions, US Vice President Kamala Harris told Pacific leaders today, along with other new actions, as they step up their commitment to the Pacific region with an increased American presence. Premium content -
Tuesday 12 July 2022 7:01pm
Nuku'alofa,Tonga : Tongan born Vaea Fifita (30), a former All Black, is now eligible to play for Tonga. He joins other prominent players in their switch of allegiance. Premium content
