A team of Canadian archaeologists have excavated the remains of an ancient settlement outside the small village of Nukuleka, located at the entrance of Tongatapu’s central lagoon.
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Friday 25 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Friday 25 July 2014
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Glasglow, Scotland
Five of Tonga’s boxers will begin their first bouts today and tomorrow, putting their chins on the line in their quest for a medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Tuesday 22 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three men have been charged with the murder of a 49-year old man early this morning Tuesday, 22 July in Afa in the eastern district of Tongatapu.

Monday 21 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 29-year-old man has been charged with reckless driving after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a high voltage power pole in Tatakamotonga on Sunday, 20 July.

Sunday 20 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Acting Commissioner for Public Relations, 'Aisea Taumoepeau, is upset over the Matangi Tonga report From the House: “Tonga's up-hill struggle with corruption” of July 16. By Pesi Fonua.

Friday 18 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A brass band marching contest was held in Nuku'alofa on Friday 18 July, ending a three-days Tonga Secondary Schools Brass Band Festival.

Thursday 17 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The prices of petrol and kerosene have increased after the Tonga Competent Authority approved new petroleum prices for July – August, effective yesterday July 16.

Monday 14 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new study by Australian researchers has stated that Tonga was the only prehistoric state in Oceania to encompass an entire archipelago and extend its influence to other island groups.

Friday 11 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An Asian Development Bank (ADB) review has summarized challenges for Tonga’s Solid Waste Management.

Wednesday 9 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An Asian Development Bank report has stated that the Tongan economy grew 1.5% for the year 2014 (ending 30 June).

Tuesday 8 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tongan government has committed $1.5 Million US dollars to a regional fight against “invasive species” which are a threat to native species.
Saturday 5 July 2014
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
Seven contestants for the Miss Heilala crown 2014-15 met today for the Pageant orientation at Joe's Kahana Lagoon in Nuku‘alofa.

Saturday 5 July 2014
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Neiafu, Vava‘u
HM King Tupou VI inspected a Military Parade at the Mala'e Fangatongo, Neiafu, yesterday July 4 during the King's Birthday celebrations in Vava‘u. Photos by Lisa Molloy

Saturday 5 July 2014
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Neiafu, Vava‘u
Miss Tu‘i Vava‘u 2014 is Laneta Guttenbeil Ha‘unga, sponsored by Miss Jack Guttenbeil Store. Photos by Lisa Molloy.

Tuesday 1 July 2014
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Neiafu, Vava‘u
The Miss Vava‘u Pageant held in Neiafu, Vava‘u, opened on June 30, with a colourful appearance by the glowing contestants. Photos by Lisa Molloy

Tuesday 1 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 6.4 magnitude underwater earthquake struck 197 kilometres northwest of Niuatoputapu early Monday morning at 3:52 AM, triggering a tsunami warning that was later cancelled.

Friday 27 June 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A game of Gridiron Football was hosted today at a crowded Teufaiva Stadium. For many Tongans it was the first time to watch the uniquely American sport, which has a cult following among the Tongan diaspora in the United States and Hawaii.

Friday 27 June 2014
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Tauranga, New Zealand
A New Zealand and Tongan registered company Heilala Vanilla is helping to revive Tonga’s vanilla industry, producing award-winning vanilla products that have successfully found sales in overseas markets.

Friday 27 June 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fearing that a visit to Taiwan might damage Tonga's diplomatic relationship with China, Tonga's Parliament has stopped its Speaker from attending this year's Asia Pacific Parliamentary Union (APPU) meeting in Taiwan. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.

Friday 27 June 2014
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Canberra, Australia
The Samoa Government has donated $50,000 pa'anga in humanitarian relief to help Tonga's rehabilitation effort in Ha‘apai after Cyclone Ian.
