The King’s Matapule Motu'apuaka was laid to rest at Fakaulunafa Cemetery on Saturday, 23 July attended by King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u. Photos by Caroline Manu Moli.
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Friday 4 March 2016
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Tonga’s King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u were in Queenstown, New Zealand, this week to attend the 60th birthday party of Louise Waterhouse, the Sydney-based honorary consul for Tonga.
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Wednesday 27 January 2016
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Los Angeles, California, USA
Hon. 'Etani Ha'amea Tuku'aho celebrated his 21st birthday on 15 January 2016, in North Hollywood, California, at a party hosted by HSH Prince Tungi.
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Monday 6 July 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI and Queen Nansipau'u walked out to greet a happy crowd following a final luncheon hosted by the Government for the Coronation celebrations at Pangai Lahi on Monday 6 July. Many people had an opportunity to meet the King and Queen. Photos by Peter Poulsen.
Saturday 27 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI drank kava in the royal kava circle - the Taumafa Kava today, confirming his title as the 24th Tu'i Kanokupolu and king of Tonga. Photos by Pesi Fonua, Linny Folau, Peter Poulsen and Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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Thursday 1 January 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Wishing the Tonga Royal Family a Happy New Year this morning at the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa, was Valerie Adams, the Olympic gold medalist shot putter, who joined a New Year's breakfast in the Palace grounds for about 200 people, including Tonga's new Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva.
Friday 3 October 2014
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Canberra, Australia
Tonga's HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala represented Tonga's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at a diplomatic training programme held in Canberra recently.
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Thursday 18 July 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Australian Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) NSW branch is assisting Tonga in its fight against diabetes.
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Wednesday 27 February 2013
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Wellington, New Zealand
The New Zealand Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a State Welcome for the King of Tonga, HM King Tupou VI, and HM Queen Nanasipau’u at Government House in Wellington on 25 February 2013.
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Monday 25 February 2013
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Welllington, New Zealand
Tonga's King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u are currently on their first official state visit to New Zealand.
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Monday 18 February 2013
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Anaseini Palu Vava'u Tupou Cousins (89) was laid to rest at Kolomanatau Cemetery in Houma on Saturday afternoon, February 16.
Tuesday 12 February 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Anaseini Palu Vava'u Tupou Cousins (89) passed away early Saturday morning February 9 at Fangasiale-Mahina Fekite residence in Fasi. She was Queen Nanasipau'u's aunt and a younger sister of late Baron Vaea of Houma.
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Thursday 29 November 2012
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 79th birthday of Emperor Akihito of Japan was celebrated in Tonga with a reception hosted by the new Japanese Ambassador to Tonga, HE Dr Kazuchika Hamuro on 28 November, at his residence in 'Anana, and attended by Tonga's King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u, when guest speakers noted the strengthening of diplomatic ties between Tonga and Japan. Photos by Linny Folau
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Friday 16 November 2012
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Coronation Charity Trust, established by the late King George Tupou V, today formally approved a contract for the USP Tonga Campus to carry out a survey on the status of diabetes among Tongan youth between the ages of 14-25.
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Monday 1 October 2012
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's King, Queen and Crown Prince attended a reception in Tonga for the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China on September 28.
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Friday 14 September 2012
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Royal Agriculture, Fisheries and Industries Show 2012 will be held in Tongatapu, 'Eua and Ha'apai in October. The show is an opportunity for farmers, fishermen and private sector businesses to display traditional Tongan foods, handmade handicrafts, seafood, fish and locally made products.
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Tuesday 13 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Georg von Habsburg (46) of the Republic of Hungary was on two days visit to Nuku'alofa over the weekend, promoting bilateral relations between Hungary and Tonga.
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Thursday 13 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Princess Regent HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita arrived in pouring rain to open the first session Tonga's Legislative Assembly under the new system of government, shortly after 10:00am today at Parliament House, Nuku'alofa.
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Monday 31 May 2010
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Canberra, Australia
With the death of Kalaniuvalu last month, Tonga has lost a man who did much to preserve the long and distinguished history of the royal families of Tonga. By Geoffrey Clark.
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Wednesday 13 May 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two nights of royal charity concerts in Nuku'alofa this week have raised $25,000 for the Tonga Red Cross and treated local people to classical music performances by visiting international performers from Italy, Austria, Sibera, Korea, and New Zealand.
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