As this year marks Tonga Rugby Union’s centennial, various events of commemoration will be held in Nuku'alofa, starting on Saturday, 1 July.
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Friday 30 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Friday 30 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
With the return of the Heilala Festival, among other celebrations especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors and Tongans from abroad have flocked to the country.

Friday 30 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new boat was handed over to the Governor of Vava’u Lord Fakatulolo to support the government's outreach programs and activities on the outer island, on 23 June.

Friday 30 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Prime Minister Hon Hu’akavameiliku received a courtesy visit from Dr. Bruno Oberle the Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), on 29 June at Nuku’alofa, Tonga.

Thursday 29 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Twelve contestants vying for the Miss Heilala 2023 crown, made their first public appearance on 28 June, at Tanoa International Dateline Hotel, Nuku’alofa.

Thursday 29 June 2023
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Neiafu, Vava'u
VEPA was joined by over 40 Island Cruising Rally participants and cruisers for a beach clean at Neiafutahi Beach, in Vava’u on 29 June 2023.

Thursday 29 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Nine new United States Peace Corps will serve for two-years in Tonga, the first group to return since their global evacuation in March 2020, due to the COVID pandemic.

Thursday 29 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s parliament passed the national Annual Budget for FY2023-2024 of $784.2 million pa’anga last night, 28 June, with 14-0 votes. The Minister of Finance, Hon. Tiofilusi Tiueti said there is a budget deficit of $27.2 million. From the House by Pesi Fonua.

Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Wellington, New Zealand
A group of Pacific states known as 6-PAC, is leading the call for the shipping industry to align itself with the 1.5 degrees climate target, 28 June.

Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Eight newly promoted members of the Tonga Fire and Emergency Services were appointed to new positions yesterday, 26 June 2023.

Wednesday 28 June 2023
Manila, Philippines
An $8 million grant to the Government of Kiribati was disbursed by the Asian Development Bank to help fund drought relief efforts.
Wednesday 28 June 2023
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California, USA
Second generation Tongan-American twins Steffanie and Ashley Manukainiu, have made a name for themselves in the world of Professional Wrestling.

Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Auckland, New Zealand
Tongan born Sione Taufa was appointed as Associate Dean Pacific at the University of Auckland Business School, New Zealand on 27 June,

Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sione ‘Akau’ola has been re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Public Enterprises.

Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two Tongan pilots from Lulutai Airlines have revalidated their licences for the SAAB 340 aircraft, with support from the Australian Government.

Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Queensland, Australia
Five Tongan women rugby players are among 20 women from Papua New Guinea and Samoa who will compete in the 2nd Oceania Rugby Women’s Combine in Fiji, from 21-26 August.

Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tanaki Helu won the Best Chef of the Year contest, when he wowed judges with his main course, a honey glazed fish dish, during the second day of the Heilala Festival, in Nuku'alofa on 27 June.

Tuesday 27 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Heilala festivities started with a Best Floral Arrangement competition on Monday, 26 June, at Ancient Tonga in Fangaloto, Tongatapu

Monday 26 June 2023
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Lautoka, Fiji
Although Tonga lost to Samoa 1-3 in its second game at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship on 24 June, they did not make it easy for their opponent. The Tongans will now face New Caledonia on 27 June.

Monday 26 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s national rugby union team, ‘Ikale Tahi will play two home test matches against Canada on 10-15 August, at Teufaiva Stadium.
