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Thursday 19 November 2015 10:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A judgement will be delivered in two-weeks time over the legitimacy of the succession by Lord Fielakepa to the hereditary title Fielakepa, after he was challenged in a land case brought by his nephew, Tupou Tongaliuaki Aleamotu’a.1 comment
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Thursday 19 November 2015 10:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Hundreds of young students from various Primary and Middle Schools of the Free Wesleyan Church (FWC) today performed colourful traditional dances, at the Akoteu grounds in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 19 November 2015 9:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Catering Professionals Tonga, was officially opened for business by Lord Vaea in the Nuku’alofa CBD on Wednesday evening, 18 November - an extension of an established catering service in Auckland, New Zealand that is owned and managed by Kelemete ‘Ahio, from Houma. Premium content -
Thursday 19 November 2015 3:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lord Fielakepa told the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court yesterday that he was simply following decisions made by King Tupou VI and that his appointment as a trustee of the title, and later as title holder of the estate, was something he never asked for. Premium content -
Thursday 19 November 2015 12:25pm
: Minister Lavulavu has done everything possible to avoid his upcoming trial. In the meantime the Prime Minister sits by and does nothing, allowing his government (and ours) to be dragged through the mud and embarrassment of yet another 'Etuate Lavulavu scandal. - Peni Katoa. -
Wednesday 18 November 2015 4:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : “There will be no other Jonah Lomu – he was a Super Athlete...one of kind!,” said Tongan rugby coach Mana ‘Otai, after learning of the death of Jonah Lomu aged 40, in New Zealand today. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 November 2015 11:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A young man, whose family believes is the rightful heir to the Fielakepa title and estate, began his legal challenge in the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court today, against his uncle – the head of Tonga’s armed forces - who was given the Fielakepa title by King Tupou VI in April this year.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 17 November 2015 10:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby Union “without a shadow of a doubt” will take its seat in the World Rugby Council, said ‘Epeli Taione, the president of the Tonga Rugby Union. Premium content -
Monday 16 November 2015 7:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 160kg Blue Marlin landed by Sateki Ika, of the ANZ fishing team, won the top prize of the Nuku’alofa Fishing Club's first fishing competition for the season on Saturday, 14 November. Premium content -
Monday 16 November 2015 6:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Former Deputy Police Commissioner (Community Policing) Taniela Faletau (58) was laid to rest today Monday, 16 November at Takaunove Cemetery in Nuku’alofa.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 16 November 2015 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Rugby 7s Men's surprise semi-final victory over former champion Samoa 41-5 at the Oceania Sevens Tournament has given the Tongans one final chance to qualify for the 2016 Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro. Premium content -
Monday 16 November 2015 5:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The price of petrol, diesel and kerosene for Tonga will decrease for November-December starting today, Monday 16 November. Premium content -
Monday 16 November 2015 5:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 20-year-old man has been charged with the rape of a 26-year-old woman, which allegedly occured on Friday, 13 November at Fangaloto in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Friday 13 November 2015 10:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A major fire on Late Island, believed to have started on Thursday, has continued to rage throughout Friday night on the island - an important nature reserve. "I can see the red glow of a raging fire on Late now at 20:23... it is heartbreaking," said biologist Nadya Zvyagina on Friday night from Fangasito, Vava'u. There is a lot of dead wood on the island after Cyclone Ian. -
Friday 13 November 2015 9:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A team of Australian business consultants supported by the Australian Government is helping small to medium enterprises in the Pacific to raise finance to take their businesses forward. Premium content -
Friday 13 November 2015 8:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby 7s Mens Team for the Oceania Sevens Tournament and Olympic Qualifier was announced today, Friday 13 November. Premium content -
Friday 13 November 2015 3:18pm
Fangasito Island, Vava'u : A white plume coming from the peak of Late Island this morning may be a rare sighting of volcanic activity - but the volcanic activity has yet to be confirmed by Tongan authorities. The last known eruption of the island was in 1854, and the last steam venting was seen in the 1970s. Photos by Nadya Zvyagina. Premium content -
Thursday 12 November 2015 10:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A two-days workshop on Emerging Global and Regional Trade Issues for the Commonwealth Pacific Region began at the Scenic Hotel, Pelehake, Tongatapu this morning 12 November. Premium content -
Thursday 12 November 2015 10:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ratu Epeli Nailatikau (74) has retired as Fiji’s President after six-years in office. His successor Jioji Konrote, of Rotuman descent, was sworn in today, 12 November at Government House in Suva. Premium content -
Thursday 12 November 2015 9:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four Tongan nationals who have been charged with forgery, receiving bribery and related charges regarding a complaint over a passport application that allegedly involved a forged birth certificate had their case adjourned to Monday, 23 November. Premium content
