A 26-year-old solo-mother, Loleini ‘Ala, who pleaded guilty to stealing $14,375 pa’anga from her employer in a staged robbery, was discharged without conviction by the Tonga Supreme Court on Wednesday 7 November. The accused’s employer was sympathetic and had asked Police to withdraw the charges.
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Monday 12 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Sunday 11 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ‘Ikale Tahi ran in seven tries to defeat the French Barbarians 49 – 38 this morning in an entertaining match in Bordeaux, France. Sonatane Takulua converted all of Tonga’s tries in addition to scoring two of his own, in a strong start to their Northern campaign, 10 -24 November.

Saturday 10 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A vote by Tonga’s Members of Parliament on Thursday 8 November, agreed (16 - 4) to recognize that Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva and six cabinet ministers had inappropriately spent their budget allocations for the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18 Financial Years.

Friday 9 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Soloa Fisi, from Patangata was named Business Woman of the Year at the 8th SPBD Annual Business Woman of the Year Awards, in Nuku‘alofa today, 9 November. Guest of Honour, Lord Fakafanua, with SPBD founder and President Greg Casagrande, presented the awards to three finalists who had started businesses cooking for a school canteen, growing foodcrops, and handicrafts making. By Eleanor Gee.

Friday 9 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s agricultural produce is not only nutritious and healthy but local consumption greatly supports the local economy. “There’s a whole raft of benefits from local products,” said Minoru Nishi Jr, manager of Nishi Trading, on launching their new frozen product line in Nuku'alofa this week.

Thursday 8 November 2018
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Four ambassadors to Tonga presented their credentials to HM King Tupou VI today, 8 November, in a formal ceremony at the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa during Diplomatic Week, marking the beginning of the ambassadorships.

Thursday 8 November 2018
Bordeaux, France
The ‘Ikale Tahi team to face the French Barbarians on 10 November in Bordeaux, France, was announced this morning.
Wednesday 7 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tongan Parliament will resume its 2018 session at 10am tomorrow, Thursday 8 November, according to a parliamentary press release that was circulated early this evening. From the House by Pesi Fonua.

Wednesday 7 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Veteran bodybuilder Manase Afuha‘amango was declared the overall winner of the International Federation of Body Building South Pacific competition in the Cook Islands on Saturday 3 November.

Wednesday 7 November 2018
Sydney, Australia
Tonga is getting from worse to worst-ever performance by a government led by its Prime Minister. -‘Inoke Fotu Hu’akau.
Tuesday 6 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A special session of the Tongan Parliament that was scheduled for 7pm this evening, 6 November has been deferred indefinitely.

Tuesday 6 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Ambassadors to Tonga are presenting their credentials to HM King Tupou VI at the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa this week during Diplomatic Week, 5-9 November.

Tuesday 6 November 2018
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King Tupou VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping have exchanged congratulatory messages on November 2 to mark two decades of diplomatic ties between their countries. The 20th anniversary of China and Tonga’s diplomatic ties was also celebrated on the same day at the Chinese Embassy in Nuku‘alofa.

Tuesday 6 November 2018
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Christchurch, New Zealand
The Canterbury Crusaders have enlisted 18-year-old Leicester Fainga‘anuku to play in the 2019 Super Rugby season. Leicester recently played as an outside back for the Tasman Makos in New Zealand’s Mitre 10 competition, and represented New Zealand at the Under-20s World Cup in June this year where New Zealand finished in fourth place.

Tuesday 6 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Japan International and former student of Tonga College ‘Atele, Ata‘ata Moekiola, will debut for the Waikato Chiefs in the 2019 Super Rugby Season.

Monday 5 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s 2017-18 Parliament was scheduled to end on 31 October 2018, but the session has continued into November because of difficulties the House faces in processing a Petition signed by 3,330 people calling for the Impeachment of the Prime Minister and six Cabinet Ministers. Now, the Speaker, Lord Fakafanua, in a sitting scheduled for 7:00pm tomorrow evening (Tuesday November 6), is expected to announce what parliament is going to do. From the House by Pesi Fonua.

Saturday 3 November 2018
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
There is a 75% chance that at least two tropical cyclones will occur during Tonga's 2018/19 cyclone season, which started on November 1 to end on April 30, 2019. At least one could be a severe cyclone, Tonga Met advised.
Saturday 3 November 2018
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Suva, Fiji
Reducing the 75 percent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming from the transport sector in the Pacific Islands, will be the focus of the Pacific Islands Transport Forum and Expo hosted by the University of the South Pacific (USP) as part of their 50th anniversary from 8 – 10 November 2018.

Friday 2 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men of foreign nationality, reportedly from New Zealand, were arrested and charged in relation to the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition confiscated on a yacht in Nuku'alofa. One has also been charged with indecent assault.

Friday 2 November 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A male accused has been arrested in relation to the shooting of two men during a confrontation at a bush allotment at Veitongo on October 21.
