The search and rescue operation for three fishermen from Nomuka who have been missing since 30 July has been called off.
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Tuesday 5 August 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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.
Tuesday 29 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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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Glasglow, Scotland
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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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Police have identified ‘Aisea Tu’ineau Latu (49) as the man killed on Tuesday, 22 July at Afa on the eastern district of Tongatapu.


