Falisi Tupou of Tatakamotonga is the new Tongatapu 9 People's Representative to the Tonga Legislative Assembly - winning 745 votes during the constituency's By Election held today, Thursday September 15.
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Thursday 15 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 15 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa,Tonga
A contract for the renovation of the Ha'apai Police station worth around $500,000 pa'anga was signed today by the Minister of Police, Hon Lisiate 'Akolo and the Managing Director of Willow Cove Industries Ltd Sione Tukuafu at the Police Headquarter, Longolongo.
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Wednesday 14 September 2011
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Whangarei, New Zealand
Tonga's hope of progressing beyond the pool games of the Rugby World Cup has become a tough challenge, after they lost to Canada 20-25 in their second outing, this evening, September 14, in Whangarei. Photos by Pesi Fonua
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Wednesday 14 September 2011
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London, United Kingdom
I just finished watching our boys before coming into work here in London. No matter what, still proud of them and I know every Tongan feels the same way. I hoped they would've played better, and they could have easily won this. But nevermind. -Roz Mahe
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Wednesday 14 September 2011
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Noumea, New Caledonia
Forum leaders expressed alarm that 75 per cent of all adult deaths in the Pacific are due to Non Communicable Diseases. An epidemic of chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, heart failure and cancer is undermining economic development and has placed the region in "an NCD crisis".
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Wednesday 14 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 10-years-imprisonment sentence to deter others from "the heinous crime of rape" was imposed on a 44-year-old man from Ha'ateiho for raping and indecently assaulting a 19-year-old girl, who was a close relative.
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Wednesday 14 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Five men charged with conspiring to commit robbery in regards to the armed hold up and robbery of thousands of pa'anga from the Westpac Bank of Tonga branch at Ma'ufanga on September 5, are further remanded in police custody.
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Wednesday 14 September 2011
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Australia
I would like to congratulate the 'Ikale Tahi coaching staff and the whole squad of players for giving us the best ever match we have played against the All Blacks. I salute Captain Finau Maka for the passion, discipline and leadership in stamping our claim for the right to be a tier one rugby nation at Eden Park. I, and perhaps all of Tonga, hope for a hasty recovery. - Inoke Huakau
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Tuesday 13 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Georg von Habsburg (46) of the Republic of Hungary was on two days visit to Nuku'alofa over the weekend, promoting bilateral relations between Hungary and Tonga.
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Tuesday 13 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 22-year-old man residing at Ha'ato'u in Pangai, Ha'apai has been charged with murder in relation to death of a 36-year old man during a drinking party at Ha'atou, on Saturday September 3.
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Tuesday 13 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Around 2,900 registered voters in Tongatapu 9 constituency will go to the polls on Thursday, September 15 in a By Election to elect a new Tongatapu 9 People's Representative to Tonga's Legislative Assembly.
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Tuesday 13 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) will set up a sub-regional office in Tonga to cater for climate change and the environment.
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
A dinner hosted by the Tonga RWC Committee 2011, in Auckland on Saturday night brought together Tongan rugby legends and rising Tongan rugby stars.
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tevita Kelepi of Nukunuku, a sufferer of mental retardation, pleaded guilty this morning to manslaughter over the death of his 18-year-old brother whom he hit with an axe on the head in 2004.
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
The Head Coach of the 'Ikale Tahi, 'Isitolo Maka, has selected the playersfor the match against Canada on Wednesday September 14 in Whangarei.
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Rugby fans in Tonga were entertained on Friday night, September 9 as they watched the New Zealand All Blacks defeat the 'Ikale Tahi 41-10 in the of the Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park.
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Five men appeared at the Magistrate's Court in Nuku'alofa today, September 12 charged with conspiring to commit robbery in relation to the armed hold-up and robbery of thousands of pa'anga from the Westpac Bank of Tonga branch at Ma'ufanga on September 5.
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Monday 12 September 2011
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Noumea, New Caledonia
Tonga has done well at the end of the 14th Pacific Games in Noumea in New Caledonia securing 7th place in the overall medal tally, with 20 medals that included four gold, six silver and 10 bronze medals.
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Saturday 10 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
Last night's opening match of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park was a good start for both the 'Ikale Tahi and the All Blacks because even though the All Blacks dominated the first half and scored four tries, the statistics showed that in the second half Tonga dominated the possession of the ball and the territory. Photos by Pesi Fonua.
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Friday 9 September 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
King George Tupou V wished the 'Ikale Tahi an enjoyable evening in the first of their RWC encounters when he received them at Atalanga in Auckland today. By Pesi Fonua.
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