The cruise ship, MS Noordam, docked at Vuna Wharf in Nuku’alofa this morning, with over 1,500 tourists. The vessel arrived at 8:00am after departing Vava’u at 5:00pm yesterday. While in Nuku'alofa, the ship delivered over 500kgs of school library books and other resources that were purchased with donations from passengers on the ship.
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Thursday 2 November 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 30 October 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A second Cruise Ship for October, the Volendam docked at Vuna Wharf in Nuku'alofa, this morning, 30 October, with 1840 people on board.
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Thursday 26 October 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
P&O's Pacific Adventure cruise ship docked at Vuna Wharf, Nuku'alofa this morning, 26 October, bringing new faces into town.
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Monday 23 October 2023
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Apia, Samoa
Direct flights from Samoa to Vava'u, Tonga's northern group, will be resumed on 14 November, a Samoan locally-owned private airline Talofa Airways, announced.
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Friday 11 August 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Nuku’alofa greeted thousands of new faces arriving on the returning cruise ship, the Pacific Explorer which docked at Vuna Wharf today, 11 August.
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Wednesday 26 July 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A cruise ship, the Pacific Explorer docked the port at Vuna Wharf this morning, 25 July, four days after the Pacific Encounter departed.
Friday 7 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A local girl, Miss ‘Eua Masani, Sitita Hamilton Va’enuku (24) was crowned the Miss Heilala 2023 at midnight, last night during the Miss Heilala Ball at the Sir Sofele Hall in ‘Apifo’ou, Ma’ufanga.
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Thursday 6 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A National Aviation Security Culture Training for the industry was conducted in Tonga by advisors from the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (NZCAA) on 27-29 June
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Thursday 6 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s traditional dances and costumes were on show at the Miss Heilala Tau‘olunga competition on Wednesday night, 5 July, at the Sir Sofele Kakala Hall, in Ma’ufanga.
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Wednesday 5 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Talent Quest, the fourth Miss Heilala judging event held on 4 July, at Sir Sofele Kakala Hall, Ma’ufanga, was received by an appreciative crowd.
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Wednesday 5 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Miss Heilala Contestants modestly displayed their natural beauty and physique during third judging event, modelling Sarong swim-wear, held on 4 July, at Sir Sofele Kakala Hall, Ma’ufanga.
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Wednesday 5 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Twelve Miss Heilala contestants made a colourful appearance for the Heilala crown, last night, 4 July, at Sir Sofele Kakala Hall at 'Apifo'ou Ma'ufanga. They started the evenings entertainment by modelling their Kiekie Creation.
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Tuesday 4 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Heilala Festival Parade attracted a flood of people into the capital today, during the public holiday for the official birthday of HM King Tupou VI (64), on 4 July.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Saturday 24 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Heilala Pageant 2023 opens on Monday 26 June, during with the Heilala Festival in Nuku’alofa Tonga. Nine contestants so far, have been introduced to the public.
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Saturday 17 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Heilala 2019-22 Yehenara Soukop expressed her gratitude as she prepares to close her Miss Heilala chapter, after reigning for four years. Heilala Festival to be held on 26 June to 6 July, with the theme "Tonga my Kingdom."
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