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Monday 9 December 2019 9:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A population of coral reefs is making a remarkable recovery around the newest island on Earth, Hunga Tonga – Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH), after it was formed during a volcanic eruption in 2015. A new crater connects the neighbouring islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha’apai. -
Monday 9 December 2019 9:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Health said 440 people had been confirmed or suspected to have contracted measles in the current outbreak, from October 1 to December 2 in Tonga. However, it is estimated that at least 70% have already recovered.
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Monday 9 December 2019 9:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A stellar performance by Tonga international Kotoni Stagg for Tongan Rugby League this year has paid-off with the Brisbane Bronocos re-signing the 21-year-old centre until the end of 2021. Premium content -
Monday 9 December 2019 1:50pm
West Denton, England : Tongan representative international lawn bowler, Paris Baker, has caused a huge upset in the sport of indoor bowls, winning the World Junior (Under-25) Indoor Bowls Championships held at West Denton, England, last week. The remarkable achievement comes months after she won bronze for Tonga at the Pacific Games in Samoa. -
Friday 6 December 2019 6:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A complaint has been lodged by a voter on behalf of the unsuccessful candidate Dr Netatua Pelesikoti Taufatofua, calling to void the Tongatapu 1 By Election results, alleging electoral irregularities and malpractice. There were only two candidates in the November 28 By Election that was won by Siaosi Pohiva with a margin of only 16 votes. Premium content -
Friday 6 December 2019 6:39pm
Wellington, New Zealand : A Statement of Partnership between Tonga and New Zealand was signed today, 6 December, by Prime Minister Pohiva Tu‘i‘onetoa and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, in New Zealand’s capital Wellington. Premium content -
Friday 6 December 2019 6:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : World Soil Day was marked for the first time in Tonga with a small ceremony held today, 6 December at the MORDI Tonga Trust complex in Havelu. The day highlights the importance of soil to our survival as 95% of our food comes from the soil. Premium content -
Friday 6 December 2019 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three participants entered the Tonga Aquathon Nationals yesterday, 5 December, involving a 1.8km from the Ocean pool near Touliki to Pangaimotu Island followed by a 2km run or two laps around the island. Two athletes completed the event. Premium content -
Friday 6 December 2019 1:34pm
Manila, Philippines : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masatsugu Asakawa, as president. He will assume the role on 17 January 2020. Premium content -
Thursday 5 December 2019 4:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A two-day Holiday Market Festival starting today in Nuku'alofa, showcased fine handicraft products by Tonga Development Bank's customers in a Microfinance Scheme. Premium content -
Thursday 5 December 2019 4:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Roadside vegetable vendors are promoting healthy eating and reducing post-harvest loss, a new study has found, but there is an urgent need to address various hygiene and food safety awareness issues for vendors and farmers, who are a critical part of Tonga’s healthy eating agenda. -
Thursday 5 December 2019 4:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Australia has increased the number of scholarships offered to Tongan citizens with 43 confirmed to take up university studies starting next year compared to 37 offered in 2018. Premium content -
Wednesday 4 December 2019 8:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM KIng Tupou VI unveiled a plaque, at Mata-ki-‘Eua, Tongatapu, yesterday, 3 November, to mark the completion of a USD$16.7 million project that was launched in 2011. Premium content -
Wednesday 4 December 2019 8:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new water system was upgraded for the people of Pelehake and handed over on December 3 by Japan. Premium content -
Wednesday 4 December 2019 8:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The case against five men charged with the murder in the death of Sione Feimoefiafi (49), was called for the first time at the Supreme Court on December 3. Premium content -
Wednesday 4 December 2019 7:57pm
Sydney, Australia : Israel Folau's bitter legal dispute with Rugby Australia is over, with both parties announcing that they have reached a confidential agreement, in a joint statement released today 4 December. Premium content -
Wednesday 4 December 2019 7:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank Group are ramping up their presence in Tonga and the Pacific sub region by working together in a new joint office in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 4 December 2019 7:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 62-year-old male driver whose van collided and seriously injured a motorcyclist ‘Alipate Hokafonu (30) on December 2 has been charged. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 December 2019 9:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 30-year-old motorcyclist from Houma remains in critical condition in Vaiola Hospital after his motorbike collided with a u-turning vehicle on Taufa’ahau Road in Fanga yesterday at around 4:00 pm. The horrific collision was captured by a surveillance video at a retail store at the location and has since gone viral on social media. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 December 2019 7:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Separate trials will be held in 2020 for Lord Tu’ivakano and two other co-accused, who are charged with Tongan passport offences at the Supreme Court. Premium content
