Tonga Police has issued a warning to domestic ferry operators to ensure their ferries are safe and seaworthy before setting sail with passengers. This was after the MV ‘Onemato from ‘Eua suffered technical difficulties to its steering system, resulting in the Police Search and Rescue boat assisting them to Nuku’alofa, on Tuesday.
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Friday 15 January 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Friday 3 July 2020
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Five men were rescued by Police Search and Rescue in two separate calls for assistance in Tongatapu waters, due to engine failure.
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Wednesday 20 November 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Ninety-seven people were arrested and charged mostly for drinking alcohol and disorderly behaviour in public places, during and after special celebrations for the Tonga Invitational Rugby League (Kau To’a) on November 15.
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Tuesday 13 August 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A German tourist (40) remains missing at sea in ‘Eua, after she went out diving with others on Sunday, August 11.
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Friday 30 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise led by Tonga Police and supported by key partners on November 26, aimed to test weaknesses and strengths in a Tonga National Search and Rescue Plan, in response to a ferry sinking scenario.
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Tonga weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK. See also Fua'amotu Weather Forecasting Center, Tonga, for latest local weather bulletin.