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

Tuesday 29 July 2014
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The Tongan parliament yesterday, July 28, passed a Bill, raising the alcoholic drinking age from 18 to 21 years old. Alcohol is blamed for fuelling violent behaviour by some teenagers. From the House, by Pesi Fonua

Tuesday 29 July 2014
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A three day meeting in Nuku'alofa of international health communicators aimed to seek new approaches to fight Non-Communicable Diseases and to promote health.

Monday 28 July 2014
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The Tongan Police have donated three bicycles, torches and vests, to the Fatumu village Community Patrol Post to assist volunteers in their patrolling of their community.

Monday 28 July 2014
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Kilifi Nau (55) was sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice Cato at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on 17 July, for murdering a 25-year-old woman in December 2012.

Friday 25 July 2014
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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.

Friday 25 July 2014
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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.

Friday 25 July 2014
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Police have identified ‘Aisea Tu’ineau Latu (49) as the man killed on Tuesday, 22 July at Afa on the eastern district of Tongatapu.

Thursday 24 July 2014
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New classrooms with upgraded facilities funded by Japan were handed over to two local schools in 'Eua, Hofangafau College and Tufuvai Government Primary School last Friday,18 July.

Thursday 24 July 2014
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Kilisitina Angahikifo’ou Puleiku became the first Tongan student to have graduated with a Doctorate Degree from a university in China earlier this month.

Wednesday 23 July 2014
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A man has been charged with stabbing his 22-year-old wife on Friday night, 18 July in Kolofo’ou.

Wednesday 23 July 2014
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The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints LDS has partnered with the Government of Tonga to rebuild over 100 homes that were either destroyed or damaged by Tropical Cyclone Ian in the Ha'apai group of islands in January.

Tuesday 22 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Siosaia ‘Uta‘atu (27), the new President of the Rotary Club of Nuku‘alofa, is the youngest person elected to the post in the club’s 36 year history.

Tuesday 22 July 2014
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Tongan athletes are undergoing final training preparation for the Commonwealth Games, which opens on 23 July in Glasgow.

Tuesday 22 July 2014
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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.

Tuesday 22 July 2014
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Twenty-students have enrolled in Tonga's first Aged Care program targeted to fill an increasing gap in the supply of skilled workers in this field in Australia.

Monday 21 July 2014
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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.

Monday 21 July 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Colourful artwork, designed to catch the eye and change the mindset of careless litterbugs, is brightening the Nuku'alofa Central Business District.
Sunday 20 July 2014
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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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A brass band marching contest was held in Nuku'alofa on Friday 18 July, ending a three-days Tonga Secondary Schools Brass Band Festival.
