Urine could be successfully recycled to fertilise crops according to University of Sydney civil engineering researchers who have examined the effectiveness of reusing nutrients from the human waste.
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Thursday 7 August 2014
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Wednesday 6 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A video that appears to show a Tongan police officer repeatedly punching and kicking a teenager, who is not retaliating, has caused outrage among Tongans today after it was posted on a Facebook page.

Wednesday 6 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI opened the first Royal Agricultural Show 2014 at the Matangimalie Grounds at Hihifo, Niuatoputapu this afternoon Wednesday, August 6.

Wednesday 6 August 2014
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Neiafu, Vava'u
Tonga’s new Y-12 aircraft gifted by the Chinese Government, was handed over to King Tupou VI this morning Wednesday, 6 August at Lupepau’u Airport in Vava’u.

Wednesday 6 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Prime Minister Tu’ivakano is currently in Thailand attending the 70th annual policy session of the United Nations Economic & Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific (ESCAP).

Wednesday 6 August 2014
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Singapore
Vanuatu and Singapore have concluded an Air Services Agreement (ASA) on August 5 that allows airlines of the two countries to fly between Singapore and Vanuatu, as well as via or beyond to any third country.

Tuesday 5 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new 17-seater Y-12 aircraft gifted from the Chinese government to the Tongan government arrived at the Lupepau'u Airport, Vava'u this evening, 5 August.

Tuesday 5 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The search and rescue operation for three fishermen from Nomuka who have been missing since 30 July has been called off.

Monday 4 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa , Tonga
A landmark change in the International Rugby Board (IRB) rules will make it possible for Rugby players to play for more than one country so long as they hold a passport for the country they represent and haven’t played for that country for at least 18 months.

Monday 4 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men in their 20’s have died after crashing their vehicles in separate road accidents in Ma'ufanga and Vaini last week.

Monday 4 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A search and rescue operation is underway to find three fishermen from Nomuka, Ha'apai, who have been missing since Wednesday, 30 July.

Saturday 2 August 2014
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Koror, Palau
Dame Meg Taylor of Papua New Guinea has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, replacing Tuiloma Slade of Samoa.

Saturday 2 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Australia announced its grant of AU$9.6 million for the development of fisheries in the Pacific, during the 45th Pacific Islands Forum Meeting that was held in Palau from 29-31 July.

Friday 1 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga will be represented at the Australian Football League AFL 2014 International Cup competition in Australia from 9-23 August, thanks to the generosity of the Tongan Parliament. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.

Friday 1 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Nuku'alofa Central Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints celebrated its 20th Anniversary on 31 July, at Havelu Middle School.

Friday 1 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A group of seven Australian volunteers have arrived in Tonga to provide assistance to Government Ministries, schools and a disability centre.

Wednesday 30 July 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The majority of Tonga’s athletes in the Commonwealth Games have been knocked out of their competitions in Glasgow this week.
Wednesday 30 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 2014 Agriculture and Fisheries Show will be held on August 6-23 in six islands except for the Ha’apai Group who are recovering from Tropical Cyclone Ian.

Wednesday 30 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 39-year-old man who was found dead in his car at Talafo’ou on Friday 25 July is reported to have died from a suspected heart attack.

Tuesday 29 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Former Police Constable Fatai Faletau (36) who was convicted of assaulting Kali Fungavaka in 2012, was sentenced today to eight months imprisonment.
