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Thursday 6 January 2011 8:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two petitions have been filed with the Supreme of Court of Tonga, regarding the outcome of Tonga's November 25, 2010 General Election in two constitutencies, Tongatapu 6 and Vava'u 14.
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Thursday 6 January 2011 10:31am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan Australian Football League (AFL) superstar Israel Folau who signed a $6 million four year deal with the Greater Western Sydney, making him one of the youngest and highest paid players visited Tonga before Christmas 2010 to promote his new sport. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 January 2011 6:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's new government met for the first time this morning, January 5, at the Cabinet Room Nuku'alofa, where ten Cabinet Ministers and the Prime Minister attended an historical inaugural meeting. Premium content -
Tuesday 4 January 2011 11:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan rugby made significant developments in 2010, including a centre to develop licensed referees, the introduction of women's rugby, as well as the success of the national team the 'Ikale Tahi in Europe. Premium content -
Tuesday 4 January 2011 6:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Fijian artistocrat, Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi, today joined Tonga's Law Lords becoming Lord Madraiwiwi Tangatatonga, through a life peerage bestowed by Tonga's King George Tupou V. Premium content -
Monday 3 January 2011 1:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano this morning, January 3, has named his new government, confirming that HM King George Tupou V has appointed seven Cabinet Ministers, while another five nominations including one woman nominee, will soon be confirmed. Premium content -
Friday 31 December 2010 9:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Friendly Islands Triathlon (FIT) club concluded 2010 with a Pangaimotu Island "Fear No Sharks" swim event. by Finau Fonua. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 December 2010 10:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King George Tupou V will invest five men with Life Peerages in recognition of dedicated service to the Crown and to the Kingdom of Tonga, the Lord Chamberlain, Viela Tupou announced today, December 29. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 December 2010 3:30pm
Taupo, New Zealand : Four Friendly Island Triathlon (FIT) triathletes completed New Zealand's Taupo Half Ironman, consisting of a 2km swim, 90km cycle and a 21km run on Saturday, December 11. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 December 2010 10:10am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As we await the opening of Tonga's new Parliament before January 13, Nuku'aofa is buzzing with speculation over the likely composition of the new Cabinet that Prime Minister Tu'ivakano is about to name. Premium content -
Saturday 25 December 2010 2:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The world's first Santa Claus this Christmas began spreading happiness and joy tonight in Tonga "Where Time Begins." Shortly before midnight Santa and his jolly elves arrived at the Nuku'alofa Post Office to watch the clock until it hit midnight when Christmas Day 2010 began in the world. Premium content -
Friday 24 December 2010 5:46pm
California,USA : The comparison of Parliamentarians needing to possess honesty and integrity with the Chairman of TRL, was at the least interesting. If we go by the current line-up of 26 Parliamentarians as the test, there are 2 Nobles under criminal charges awaiting the Courts decision; 8 Parliamentarians linked to the burning of Nuku'alofa in 2006. . . - 'Etuate Finau. Premium content -
Wednesday 22 December 2010 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King George Tupou V appointed Lord Tu'ivakano as Tonga's new Prime Minister at noon today, December 22, during an audience at the king's residence, The Villa.2 comments Premium content -
Wednesday 22 December 2010 11:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Interim Prime Minister Dr Feleti Sevele today concluded a five years term as Tonga's Prime Minister in happy spirit after a special audience with HM King George Tupou V at The Villa, Mata-ki-'Eua. Premium content -
Wednesday 22 December 2010 3:14pm
Auckland, New Zealand : So far all that I've expected from the system that we've wished for has come into being. While it isn't perfect, it has been a relatively smooth transition so far and for that I'm optimistic. Relevant but hardly ever mentioned in these debates is the need for good opposition to keep government honest and to the task. Democracy works best for everyone if those who govern and those in opposition are both competent. - Sefita Hao'uli Premium content -
Wednesday 22 December 2010 12:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Chairman of the Tonga Rugby League can be confident in the knowledge that what occurred to his wine was actually the law of Tonga being rightfully enforced, and not a planned conspiracy against the Tonga Rugby League, as he apparently believes. - Peter Nash, Deputy Commissioner of Revenue Customs & Trade Division Premium content -
Wednesday 22 December 2010 12:37pm
North Carolina, USA : I fear for the future of my adopted country when, after four years of supposed progress, it seems like nothing has really changed. I pray my pessimism is unfounded, and indeed that these elections will usher in a new government and a better future for Tonga. However, from a distance, it seems like the power remains in familiar hands, and that these hands have and will continue to be self serving, without the accountability that elected officials must show. - Scott Yurcheshen. Premium content -
Tuesday 21 December 2010 9:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : LORD Lasike was recommended as the new Speaker with Lord Tu'i'afitu as Deputy Speaker by the 26 members of Tonga's Legislative Assembly at this afternoon's Special Meeting in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 21 December 2010 10:42am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : One of the two nominees for Tongan Prime Minister has received a majority vote in a secret ballot this morning and the Interim Speaker is now on his way to meet with the king shortly after 11:00 am this morning to give him the result before announcing it to the Legislature. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Monday 20 December 2010 8:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After the speeches by the two nominees for Prime Minister Designate were completed late this afternoon, the Interim Speaker Lord Tupou was informed that the King would not be available to receive him today. Premium content
