HRH Princess Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Tuita visited the New Zealand High Commissioner Chancery for the first time, on 10 July which is almost 38-years since it was opened in Nuku’alofa.
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Tuesday 11 July 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Tuesday 11 July 2023
Beijing, China
Five Tongan students have completed their studies from various universities in China in the past academic year, the Embassy of Tonga in China confirmed.
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Saturday 8 July 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Hundreds of Tonga High School ex-students and students celebrated their Diamond Jubilee Anniversary by marching through central Nuku’alofa on Friday morning, 7 July.
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Saturday 8 July 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 12 Miss Heilala contestants shone at the Heiala Ball on 6 July at the conclusion of the contest at the Sir Sofele Hall in ‘Apifo’ou, Ma’ufanga.
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Tuesday 4 July 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over 100 Tongan Catholic youth will take part in the Catholic Church World Youth Day, from 1-6 August in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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,
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Monday 19 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra begins a week-long tour on Tongatapu from today, 19 June, on its first ever visit. Two Tongans in the orchestra, conducting Fellows Anne Filimoehala and Sam Uatahausi, who are training as conductors with the NZSO, will be presenters during the tour.
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Saturday 17 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Talitha Project launched Tonga Young Women’s Economic Resilience Project, 16 June at Tano’a International Hotel Nuku’alofa.
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Tuesday 13 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Educator, Meleane Pau'uvale, was named as an Honorary Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the King Charles III Birthday and Coronation Honours 2023. She is being recognised for providing essential services to the Tongan community and education.
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Saturday 3 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilkutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili (the Dowager Lady Kalaniuvalu-Fotofili) was laid to rest at the Royal Tombs, Mala'e Kula, in the heart of a quiet and subdued capital, Nuku'alofa, this morning, 3 June.
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Friday 2 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A vigil is being held for HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili, lying at the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa, after the funeral cortège arrived this afternoon, 2 June, from Auckland, New Zealand.
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Friday 2 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new three-year pilot project launched on 2 June will give 40 young people in Tonga a second chance at education and training - to improve their social and economic well-being.
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Friday 2 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Flags will be flown at half-mast in Tonga on Saturday, 3 June in respect of the funeral of HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili.
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Friday 2 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Central roads in Nuku’alofa will be temporarily blocked for the funeral of HRH Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili today and tomorrow, Saturday 2 June.
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Thursday 1 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HRH Princess Mele Siu‘ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili (75) will be laid to rest on Saturday, 3 June at the Royal Tombs, Mala’ekula in Nuku’alofa.
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Tuesday 30 May 2023
Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins today expressed condolences on behalf of New Zealand to Tonga following the death of HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili in Auckland.
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Sunday 28 May 2023
Auckland, New Zealand
Princess Mele Siu‘ilikutapu, a cousin of King Tupou VI, has passed away at the age of 75 years. Born in 1948, the Princess was the second of ten grandchildren of the late Queen Salote Tupou III.
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Wednesday 24 May 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 8th Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Polynesia, His Grace Archbishop Sione Silonga Uluilakepa will visit Tonga from 25 May to 1 June. He is the third Tongan to hold this position and this is his first visit back home, after being consecrated in Fiji.
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Monday 22 May 2023
Los Angeles, California, USA
The American Idol crowned their new champion, Iam Tongi (18) following a staggering performance of his new single, “I’ll Be Seeing You.”
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Wednesday 17 May 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The young Princesses Halaevalu Mata’aho, Nanasipau’u ‘Eliana and Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu were expected to join Tonga Netball Kidsnet Program today 17 May. The program consists of teaching basic netball skills every Wednesday afternoon and Saturday mornings at the BSP Court.
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