Fineasi Funaki (44) Tonga's former Minister of Tourism who was undergoing dialysis treatment for his kidney in Fiji died in Suva on Saturday, November 13.
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Tuesday 16 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Monday 15 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Four Tongan students have won a trip to go to New Zealand this week after creating a winning business plan manufacturing trendy handbags for Tonga's "Youth in Business Dream Big Challenge 2010."

Wednesday 10 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces Admiral Michael Mullen dropped into Tonga for a three-hour visit on November 9 and thanked Tonga for their continued commitment and support in promoting peace and stability in the world, by providing troops to Iraq and now Afghanistan.

Monday 8 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
In a dramatically worded official statement Tonga's Minister of Information 'Eseta Fusitu'a on November 4 denounced a group that is questioning the King's sale of the 'Atalanga royal residence in Auckland, apparently for daring to ask questions of Tonga's king.

Thursday 4 November 2010
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Three professional Japanese musicians showcased Japanese music using string instruments, koto and shamisen on Tuesday night in a free concert at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall in Nuku'alofa.

Wednesday 3 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Paati Langafonua Tu'uloa Inc. of Tonga is preparing to file legal proceedings in the Tongan courts to determine the King of Tonga's ownership of the 'Atalanga property, in Epsom, Auckland.

Tuesday 2 November 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's King through his Auckland solicitors has warned a group challenging the king's ownership of 'Atalanga to back-off or face a substantial counter claim for damages.

Saturday 30 October 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Supporting the development of young people in Pacific communities by providing proper training for youth workers from Samoa, Fiji and Tonga is aim of a Response Abilities Pathways Workshop opened in Nuku'alofa on October 27-29.

Monday 25 October 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's King George Tupou V was today urged to clarify his intended sale of the Tongan royal residence 'Atalanga, in Auckland, New Zealand and to make it clear whether or not he intends to use the proceeds for his own purposes.

Friday 22 October 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Recognising the importance of breast cancer awareness in Tonga, women at a Pink Fundraising Lunch on October 14 raised $6,000 pa'anga for the Tonga Breast Cancer Society.

Friday 22 October 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's King George Tupou V visited the gallery of Sydney artist, Charles Billich on Tuesday, October 20 to see one of four portraits of himself that he commissioned the artist to paint.

Sunday 3 October 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Unfortunately, many people, especially women and children in Tonga, think that it is normal to be beaten up, but it is time to change this attitude, the Acting Co-ordinator of the Tonga National Centre for Women and Children, 'Eleni Mone said this week. Sunday, October 3, 2010

Sunday 3 October 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
With a theme of "Early Detection and Treatment Saves Lives" Pink October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, was launched in Nuku'alofa on October 1.

Thursday 23 September 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
WHITE 'Faka-Sepitema' today, September 22, in Tonga saw hundreds of women members of the Church of Tonga dressed in white, gathering for their annual roll call.
The women lay preachers answered their call at the Free Church of Tonga located across from the Royal Tombs and the Church of Tonga Hou'eiki at Kilikali on Fatafehi Road on this special day held once a year.

Tuesday 14 September 2010
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Queen Salote College's annual bazaar held on Saturday September 11 collected over $55,000 pa'anga after attracting crowds eager to buy the quality handicrafts made by the students.

Sunday 5 September 2010
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Two Chinese warships arrived in Nuku'alofa on Friday, September 3 on a four-day courtesy call, highlighting a strengthening of diplomatic relations between Tonga and the People's Republic of China, in this first visit. Photos by Linny Folau

Saturday 28 August 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Noble Kalaniuvalu Fotofili (35) and Marcella Taumoepeau-Tupou (33) were married today at the Free Wesleyan Centenary Church in Nuku'alofa. Photos by Pesi Fonua

Friday 27 August 2010
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The wedding of Noble Kalaniuvalu Fotofili (35) and Marcella Taumoepeau-Tupou (33) will be held on Saturday, August 28 at the Free Wesleyan Centenary Church in Nuku'alofa.

Sunday 22 August 2010
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Noumea, New Caledonia
Gender equality is still not 'front and centre' in national development planning and financing, nor does it feature in high-level discussions on regional co-operation and development in the Pacific, a major meeting heard this week.

Wednesday 18 August 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'On The Spot', a talented young Tongan singing group received an award for the "Best Commonwealth Band/Artist" musical video, at Marlborough House, London on August 12, 2010, International Youth Day. Three girls, singers 'Emeline Kite, Minaira Fifita and Nisyola Fifita, and two boys, guitarist Samiu 'Ofa and cinematographer Malani Wolfgram travelled to London to receive their award.
