Tonga's Honorary Consul General in Sydney, Australia, Louise Waterhouse, has announced the death of her mother, Suzanne Waterhouse, who passed away on Sunday 27 August at the age of 93 years. Suzanne, a Sydney socialite, and her husband the late, Bill Waterhouse, were friends of Tonga's royal family, and hosted them in Sydney on many occasions.
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Wednesday 30 August 2023
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Sydney, Australia
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Tuesday 22 August 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A prominent local businessman, baker, Alfred Francis Cowley (62), passed away on Saturday 19 August, in hospital in Auckland, New Zealand, his family have confirmed. He was the fourth generation of Cowley's who have been baking in Tonga for over 130 years.
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Wednesday 9 August 2023
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Lisbon, Portugal
Tonga Catholic youth joined thousands of other youth members of the Catholic Church, in Lisbon, Portugal, celebrating World Youth Day that started from 1 to 6 August.
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Friday 4 August 2023
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Olongapo, Philippines
A Tongan LDS Missionary, Papa Fe’iloaki (22) died on 29 July 2023 shortly after being admitted to a hospital while serving his mission at Olongapo, Philippines.
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Friday 28 July 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new book of memories was launched to mark the Tonga High School 75th Diamond Jubilee recently. Called Road to ‘Faa’imata – 75th Anniversary’ the work is a collection of history and stories of ex-students of Tonga High School.
Friday 21 July 2023
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Auckland, New Zealand
Tongan artists, mother and daughter duo were selected by the Chinese World Craft Council, to showcase the art of Tongan tapa cloth making for the Dongyang Woodcraft and Bamboo Expo.
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Wednesday 12 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Liahona-Saineha Alumni are celebrating Liahona High School’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary in a joyful week-long celebration, which started on 9 July.
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Tuesday 11 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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Monday 19 June 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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