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The first sealed nomination for Prime Minister Designate was submitted yesterday, 20 December, to the Speaker's Office, of the Legislative Assembly. Written nominations close on Monday 23 December and will be opened on Tuesday.

The Tonga Form Six and Seven Certificate exam results for 2024, released yesterday 19 December, showed that Tonga High School achieved the most Distinction grades out of eight schools.

A civil dispute between two parties, over the rights and control over a building that was known as the Mosimani Building in Kolofo’ou, was dismissed by a Supreme Court judge.

Multiple Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) flights to Vanuatu this week have delivered emergency responders and tonnes of search and rescue equipment and aid, while 93 New Zealanders and approved foreign nationals have been evacuated. Another evacuation flight is being planned for Saturday, as part of New Zealand’s support to Vanuatu following Tuesday’s 7.3-magnitude earthquake.

As the Tongan Parliament prepares to elect a new Prime Minister, our nation stands at a critical juncture. The political climate within the House is fraught with division, animosity, and mistrust — challenges that threaten not only the effectiveness of governance but also the hope of a united future for Tonga. In such turbulent times, what Tonga urgently needs is a leader with a clear and compelling vision — one that transcends individual differences and inspires collaboration. - Seni Penitani

Dame Valerie Adams, one of New Zealand's most successful and celebrated Olympic athletes, is visiting Tonga this week to discuss ways that Tonga can improve or create a better sporting system for athletes.

The New Zealand Defence Force is providing assistance to Vanuatu following yesterday’s 7.3 magnitude earthquake and is establishing an air bridge taking emergency workers, equipment and supplies to Port Vila.

‘Ofa Tongia (27) is serving 12 months imprisonment and ‘Ilaisaane Kolo (23) seven months imprisonment for drugs and utensils offences. Their co-accused received a suspended sentence for possession of utensils.

‘Etita, Fakatapu ki he Hau ó Tonga mo e Fale ó Haámoheofo. Houéiki ó e fonua, Fale Alea mo e Puleánga kae úmaá á e Tonga kotoa. Fakamolemole kae fakaaú atu á e kií fietokoni koéni naá áonga ki he ngaahi felafoaki kehekehe pea mo e teu fili Palemia ka fakahoko he 24 Tisema 2024 ki hono langa hotau fonua. Ne tau toki situ’a atu mei he taimi ‘oe fokoutua koviti ne kamata mai he 2020/21 pea tau mo’ui fakangatangata ai koe’uhi ke taau moe ngaahi tu’utu’uni fakapule’anga ne lao’i ‘aki ‘etau mo’ui he taimi koia.  Hili hono too e ngaahi fakangatangata pea tau kamata ke hoko atu e mo’ui, na’e ‘iai ha ngaahi lesoni lahi ne tau siofi ke fai ha ako mei ai. Na’e ‘iai e ngaahi lelei pea moe to nounou foki...Amelia Kinahoi Siamomua.