The Governor of Vava'u, Noble Luani (50) who died suddenly in Neiafu, Vava'u, on May 12 is to be buried at his estate Malapo in Tongatapu, next week.
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Friday 14 May 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 12 May 2010
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Neiafu, Vava'u
The Governor of Vava'u, Noble Luani (50) is confirmed to have passed away suddenly early this morning, May 12, at his residence in Neiafu, Vava'u.
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Wednesday 14 April 2010
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Lapaha,Tongatapu
Lord Kalaniuvalu's funeral at the ancient royal tombs, Paepae 'o Tele'a, Lapaha, this afternoon brought grieving family and friends of the young noble together in a moving ceremony. Photos by Linny Folau
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Tuesday 13 April 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The body of Noble Kalaniuvalu was expected to arrive at the Fua'amotu International Airport on an Air New Zealand flight at 7:35 pm Tuesday evening from Auckland, New Zealand.
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Wednesday 7 April 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Noble Kalaniuvalu (37) who died suddenly in Auckland, New Zealand, early Sunday morning, April 4, is to be buried at the Paepae 'o Tele'a Cemetery, Lapaha next week.
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Sunday 4 April 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
NOBLE Kalaniuvalu (37) is reported to have died suddenly in Auckland, New Zealand last night, and this has been confirmed today by Tongans in New Zealand and Tonga who are close to the family.
Kalaniuvalu is the eldest son of Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu and the late Kalaniuvalu Fotofili.
Kalaniuvalu, since 2004 has been working with the Ministry of Lands as its Deputy Physical planner.
Kalaniuvalu was recently married to Ma'asi Manu on January 9, the day after his 37th birthday.
The estates of Noble Kalaniuvalu are: Lapaha, Hoi, Nukuleka, Makaunga, Hamula and Toloa.
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Saturday 20 March 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Britain's Princess Royal, HRH Princess Anne arrived at Tonga's Fua'amotu International Airport on Air New Zealand's flight from Auckland at 12:30 am today, Saturday, on a four-day Emerging Pacific Leaders Dialogue 2010, a regional leadership development program.
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Monday 25 January 2010
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Tokyo, Japan
Crown Prince Tupouto'a-Lavaka presented his Letter of Credence as the non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tonga to Japan, to HM Emperor Akihito of Japan at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, on January 15.
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Monday 11 January 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The New Year brought wedding bells for two happy couples Lord Fielakepa and Malia; as well as Hon Kalaniuvalu and Ma'asi who married in Nuku'alofa last week.
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Thursday 6 August 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King George Tupou V celebrated his 61st birthday, officially on Saturday, August 1, with a luncheon at the Royal Palace following a military parade at Pangai Lahi. Photos by Linny Folau and Pat Car
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Thursday 23 July 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Privy Council has declared Monday, August 3 as a public holiday to commemorate HM King George Tupou V's 61st birthday, which falls on a Saturday, August 1.
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Thursday 23 July 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A By election to elect a new member of parliament for the Vava'u Noble's No. 2 Representative seat will be held on Thursday, July 30 at the Palace Ooffice in Nuku'alofa.
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Thursday 2 July 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Noble Luani was appointed on July 1 as the new Governor of Vava'u, in a ceremony at his home Tali ki Vava'u at Kolofo'ou, Nuku'alofa.
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Tuesday 16 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Hon 'Alipate Tu'ivanuavou Vaea was appointed to the hereditary noble title, Vaea, at the family residence Kaitangi, in Nuku'alofa at midnight Saturday, June 13.
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Saturday 13 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The funeral of Baron Vaea of Houma was held at the Kolomanatau Cemetery, Houma at 11 am today, June 13. Photos by Pesi Fonua
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Friday 12 June 2009
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Houma, Tongatapu
Houma village was bustling with activities as various Ha'a and clans paid tributes with the presentation of food and koloa, fine mats, tapa cloth and other cultural materials, today in the final day of preparation for the funeral of the late Baron Vaea, noble of Houma.
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Monday 8 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A former Tongan Prime Minister, Hon. Baron Vaea ('Alipate), Noble of Houma (88), passed away at his residence 'Tali ki Ha'apai' at Houma, Tongatapu, at around 10pm yesterday, Sunday June 7.
Tuesday 21 April 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Noble Fohe, the estate holder of Puke and the longest serving Noble's Representative in the Tonga Parliament will be laid to rest tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22.
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Friday 10 April 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Sovereign of the only Polynesian Kingdom, whose official coronation took place on August 1 2008, is voluntarily surrendering his powers to meet the democratic aspirations of many of his people. They see Tonga's royal heritage as integral to the country's culture and identity, but favour a more representative, elected Parliament. The King agrees with them.
Editor's Note - To clarify the discussion over the King surrendering his powers, we are reprinting a Press Release that was issued by the Office of the Lord Chamberlain on July 28, 2008.
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Wednesday 18 February 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King George Tupou V departed Tonga yesterday for New Zealand for a routine medical check-up, according to the Palace Office in Nuku'alofa.
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