In response to a Public Notice issued by the Electoral Boundaries Commission on May 6, stating that they have been offended by my report From the House, headlined Election deadline looms as House rejects changes to constituencies, published in the Matangi Tonga Online on Friday, April 25, 2014 - 20:00, I would like to reply that we stand by our story. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.
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Monday 12 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Final submissions from counsel in the trial of five policemen accused in Kali Fungavaka’s death started today but its publication was suppressed by the judge at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court.
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Friday 9 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Pirates gathered at Pangai Lahi this afternoon for a children's party to celebrate the first birthday celebration of Prince Taufa'ahau Manumataongo Tuku'aho. Photos by Pesi Fonua.
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Friday 9 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Red Cross Society celebrated Red Cross Day yesterday Thursday, 8 May at its national headquarters in Nuku’alofa.
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Friday 9 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tavake Fungavaka’s funeral was held this afternoon Friday, May 9 at Fua’amotu in Tongatapu. He was in Tonga attending the trial into the death of his son Kali Fungavaka. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
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Suva, Fiji
A Pacific Sexual Health and Well-being Shared Agenda is to be rolled out in the region, to help to extend the accessibility of sexual health care services to all people, including vulnerable groups.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Fiji A National Women’s netball team defeated Tonga’s first grade National Women’s Netball Team yesterday Wednesday for a second time with a 43 -32 victory.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 26-year-old man who was a suspect in a stabbing investigation in Nuku'alofa, has committed suicide, Tonga Police reported today. A woman who was stabbed is recovering in Vaiola Hospital.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The sentencing of a mother who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of her 14-year-old daughter who she severely assaulted last year was adjourned to Friday, May 16. Two other family members will also be sentenced in relation to the death.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
This year’s Royal Agricultural Show will be held in August, starting in Niuatoputapu on August 6 and ending in Tongatapu on August 23, Cabinet announced yesterday.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Closing submissions from counsel in the trial of five policemen charged with manslaughter in Kali Fungavaka's death was further adjourned on Wednesday May 7, at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Samoan Gridiron Superstar Troy Polamalu and Fijian rugby legend Nicky Little have made strong statements about the importance of education.
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Wednesday 7 May 2014
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Suva, Fiji
The Tonga netball team was beaten by a Fiji A team 46-32 at the Vodafone Arena, Fiji last night.
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Wednesday 7 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Putting fresh products onto supermarket shelves in other countries is a major challenge and a lot of things have to come together before Pacific Islands growers can successfully get a particular product over the market access line, said Annalize Struwig, visiting the PHAMA program in Tonga.
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Tuesday 6 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The disgruntled Friendly Island Bus Association members are still not happy with the way Government rejected their request for Customs Duty and Consumption Tax exemptions.
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Tuesday 6 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tavake Fungavaka died on Saturday, May 3 at Vaiola Hospital, his sister Sulieti Tu‘akoi confirmed to Matangi Tonga this morning. Tavake was in Tonga attending the trial into the death of his son Kali, currently underway at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court.
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Monday 5 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The pilot of a Real Tonga Queen Air that made an emergency belly-landing at the ‘Eua airstrip last week has been suspended, while an investigation into the reason for the emergency is underway.
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Monday 5 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A jury trial for the accused civilian Semisi Kalistiane Manu who faces manslaughter charges in relation to Kali Fungavaka’s death is expected to begin on Monday, May 12. The first trial of the five accused policemen charged with the same offence is to end this week with counsel submissions.
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Monday 5 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 7th Contingent of His Majesty’s Armed Forces (Royal Tongan Marines) returned from Afghanistan last week, after completing their six-months of duty at Camp Bastion and Leatherneck in Afghanistan.
Monday 5 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A regional cold storage facility for vaccines has been established in Nadi, Fiji, donated by the New Zealand Government.
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