The Canterbury Bulldog's Coach and Captain have supported William Hopoate's decision not play on Sunday after the 23-year old revealed his religious commitments and devotion to observing the Sabbath.
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Thursday 14 April 2016
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Sydney, Australia
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Wednesday 13 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 40-year-old man from Kolofo’ou, who was chased and arrested by police on Laifone Road, is detained in custody after he was allegedly found in possession of 61 small packs of marijuana, on Tuesday 12 April.
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Wednesday 13 April 2016
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Sydney, Australia
Rev Sione Pinomi (51) of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga in Australia passed away on Thursday, 7 April. The reverend was a central figure in the Tongan community in Australia, estimated to be around 40,000, said Tonga’s Honorary Consul in Sydney, Louise Waterhouse.
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Wednesday 13 April 2016
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Washington D.C., U.S.A
The Republic of Nauru (pop. 10,500) officially joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 12 April 2016, after applying for membership in April 2014 becoming its 189th member. Nauru’s initial quota in the IMF is around US$2.8 million.
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Wednesday 13 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
New Zealand MP for Manukau East, Jenny Salesa will hold an open meeting with women, particularly those who are interesting in running for public office, in Nuku’alofa on Thursday, 14 April. Salesa will share her experience and encourage attendees on the role women play in politics and decision-making positions
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Wednesday 13 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 35-year-old policeman who has been suspended following alleged reports of misconduct on social media is under criminal investigation.
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Wednesday 13 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
There was excitement at the Tonga Golf Club last Saturday, 9 April when the Prime Minister, Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva joined the club’s after match gathering, and presented the prizes for the day’s golf competition, a Stableford event.
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Wednesday 13 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Missing New Zealand visitor Gregory Paul Reynolds (47) was last sighted in Tongatapu on Thursday, 7 April at the Liku'alofa Beach Resort, where he was staying, Tonga Police confirmed yesterday.
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Tuesday 12 April 2016
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Canberra, Australia
Brumbies Number 8, Ita Vaea has announced his retirement from professional rugby yesterday, heeding the advice of doctors who were concerned with a heart condition. The Wallaby and ‘Ikale Tahi prospect is only 27 years old.
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Tuesday 12 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 2016 Oceania Archery Championships (11-15 April) was set in motion yesterday at Pangai Lahi on the Nuku’alofa waterfront by Prince Ata, after he landed the first arrow on target.
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Tuesday 12 April 2016
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Leicester, England
‘Ikale Tahi winger Telusa Veainu has won the “Citizen Try of the Week” after he scored a stunning try for his team, the Leicester Tigers, in the Aviva Premiership on April 2.
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Monday 11 April 2016
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Hong Kong, China
A young and inexperienced Tongan Sevens team was outclassed by Japan (33 – 0) in the quarter finals of the HSBC Series qualifying competition at the Hong Kong Sevens tournament yesterday April 10.
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Monday 11 April 2016
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Hong Kong, china
Rugby Sevens legend and former Fijian International, Waisale Serevi gave a moving tribute in honour of Jonah Lomu at a memorial event held in Hong Kong on Saturday April 9.
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Monday 11 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Ousted Member of Parliament, Mateni Tapueluelu, has successfully appealed against a declaration made by Lord Chief Justice Paulsen that resulted in him being removed from Parliament in December last year. The Court of Appeal of Tonga overturned the decision on Friday April 8.
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Monday 11 April 2016
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police are appealing for any sightings of a missing New Zealand visitor Mr Gregory Paul Reynolds (47), of Auckland after land and sea searches over the weekend have failed to locate him.
Monday 11 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A local sewing program for women has produced 10 successful trainees who received certificates at Tu’atakilangi village on Saturday 9 April.
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Monday 11 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A leaked government report on a rushed reform of Tonga’s education system in 2015 reveals confusion and concern within the Ministry and points to serious systemic failures that will take years to sort out. But the report, which apparently upset the Prime Minister, has not been officially released.
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Saturday 9 April 2016
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Salt Lake City-Utah, USA
A Tongan-American man in Utah, Nitokalisi Fonua (33) has pleaded guilty to the killing of a Tongan national Viliami Latu (34) in 2007 and to the killing of a young woman Krystal Flores (21) in 2009, both in Salt Lake City. According to Utah media reports Nitokalisi pleaded guilty to manslaughter although the charges against him are two counts of first-degree murder. He is due to be sentenced on April 18 by a Salt Lake City court.
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Saturday 9 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The death of a 53-year-old man at a home in Kolofo’ou on Tuesday, 5 April is not being treated by police as suspicious.
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Friday 8 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga marked the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on Wednesday, 6 April with an aerobics session and other activities at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall.
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