Two men have been arrested after they were allegedly found with cannabis and methamphetamine at a home in Tu'atakilangi on October 12.
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Friday 20 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Friday 20 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
195 kava plants worth $19,500 pa’anga were stolen from a plantation at Vaimalo in Vava'u on October 9.
Friday 20 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A man from Hala-‘o-vave has been charged with reckless driving causing bodily harm when he crashed into another vehicle injuring its driver at Malapo.
Thursday 19 October 2017
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI accompanied by Queen Nanasipau’u commissioned a new 2-megawatt solar farm Matatoa, the largest in Tonga on October 19.
Thursday 19 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three people have died following a fatal accident in the early hours of last Saturday morning, 14 October, in Neiafu, Vava’u. They were passengers in the open back of a double-cab van heading towards Neiafu, when the driver lost control of the vehicle in a steep area.
Thursday 19 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Solar equipment worth more than $4,000 pa’anga was stolen from a home in Ma’ufanga during a break-in.
Thursday 19 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Story telling through the modern medium of film allows different islander voices to be heard together, Sisi'uno Helu, told the audience at the opening of the Nuku'alofa Film Festival last night. While Oceania cultures are often seen as being rigidly conservative, the festival offers two more nights of films that show these cultures are not inflexible.
Wednesday 18 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Boat owners and operators in Vava’u, Ha’apai, and ‘Eua, are being urged to better equip themselves and their boats before heading out to sea, as part of a Tongan outreach Maritime Safety Campaign called "Be Ready, Be Safe."
Tuesday 17 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Investigators from Ombudsman and Auditor General Offices are sharpening their investigation skills to fight and manage corruption, during a regional anti-corruption training which started on October 17.
Tuesday 17 October 2017
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With 2154 passengers onboard the Pacific Explorer arrived in Nuku’alofa, for a day visit on October 17.
Monday 16 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga may expect up to two cyclones in the coming cyclone season, according to the latest meteorological prediction. Tonga Met states there is a 40-50% chance that at least one of them could be a Severe Tropical Cyclone (Category 3 or above).
Monday 16 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan registered voters who are residing abroad must in Tonga to vote in the November 16 General Election.
Monday 16 October 2017
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Mate Ma’a Tonga players paraded through Nuku’alofa on Saturday, waving to cheering crowds and taking selfies with excited fans.
Friday 13 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Mate Ma’a Tonga players were in a jovial mood at their first training session together at Pangai Lahi today, 13 October, in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.
Friday 13 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Playing for their families, people and the little island of Tonga is the pride and passion that motivates the Mate Ma’a Tonga players to give their all in their 2017 Rugby League World Cup campaign, later this month.
Friday 13 October 2017
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Twenty nine people were arrested and charged for alleged drunk driving, disorderly behaviour and drinking in public places, mainly in Central Nuku’alofa, over the weekend from October 6-8, in Operation Safe Streets to prevent alcohol-fueled crimes in Tongatapu.
Friday 13 October 2017
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A 29-year-old man who has been convicted of raping a victim who was asleep at her home in Tongatapu last year, is in custody to be sentenced on October 24.
Thursday 12 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new ice machine system for fresh catch and water tanks were handed over to the people on ‘Uiha Island in Ha’apai from the Government of Japan, on October 5.
Thursday 12 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
No arrest has been made in relation to the theft of Tongan mats and other items worth $3,950 pa’anga from a home in Ha’ateiho between September 25-31.
Wednesday 11 October 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over-joyed fans welcomed rugby league players arriving to join Mate Ma’a Tonga team, at Fua’amotu International Airport on October 11, ahead of their 2017 Rugby League World Cup campaign, later this month. More players will arrive tonight from Australia. Photos by Linny Folau.


