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Wednesday 16 September 2015 5:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Samuela Hafoka (33) has been charged with possession of cannabis, an illicit drug, that he allegedly tried to smuggle into cells at the Central Police Station.
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Wednesday 16 September 2015 5:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 58-year-old man died after being hit by a car outside Tufumahina Residence at Pea around 10:00pm on Tuesday, 15 September. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 September 2015 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The wholesale and retail prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas in Tongatapu and Vava‘u have dropped today, Wednesday 16 September. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 September 2015 5:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six young students who topped the written examination in 'Eua’s soroban competition on Thursday, 10 September will represent ‘Eua Schools at the National Competition in Nuku’alofa next year. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 September 2015 11:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Proceedings in the Tongan Parliament kicked off on a high note this morning, September 15, when the Prime Minister Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva told members he was concerned that government was being accused of taking a wild swing (fakanafala) on directors of six boards of public enterprises who were told to voluntarily resign. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 September 2015 6:37pm
: Went to Talamahu Markets to buy some tomatoes but was met with indifference or envy. ...People in Talamahu should lift their game or go home. - George Wolfgramm -
Tuesday 15 September 2015 5:36pm
London, UK : Three Tongan rugby players have been named among "ten giants" - the biggest players that will take to the field in the Rugby World Cup 2015, which begins this week on 18 September at Twickenham Stadium in London. One English newspaper columnist has described them as "Tongan monsters," and "a fearsome sight on the rugby field". Premium content -
Tuesday 15 September 2015 5:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A one-day workshop on cross border dispute resolution in the Pacific Islands and International Trade was held in Nuku'alofa on Tuesday, 15 September. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 September 2015 4:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene in Tonga will decrease for September to October. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 September 2015 2:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Summer rainfall in Tonga is expected to be severely diminished with only half the expected monthly rainfall in some places, Tonga's Meteorological director warned today, after assessing the latest El Niño forecasts which show El Niño this year is the strongest since the 1997-98 events which caused severe drought and a cyclone. -
Monday 14 September 2015 9:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders group endorsed its declaration for Climate Change Action Plan during its 46th annual meeting in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from 8-10 September, expressing their concerns that Climate Change remains the single greatest threat to the livelihood, security and well-being of the peoples of the Pacific.3 comments Premium content -
Monday 14 September 2015 5:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s ‘Atenisi University celebrated its 40th anniversary 1975-2015 at its graduation ceremony held on Friday September 11, where it also farewelled three graduates who will take up scholarships in universities in Europe, Japan and USA. Premium content -
Monday 14 September 2015 4:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan artist Visesio Siasau is off to New York with his family for a six-months residency after being named Paramount Award Winner for his huge tapa work in the 24th Annual Wallace Art Awards in New Zealand. Premium content -
Monday 14 September 2015 12:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s ‘Ikale Tahi was warmly welcomed to Rugby World Cup 2015 at Cheltenham Town Hall in England on Saturday 12 September, a week ahead of their first game. Photos courtesy England Rugby 2015 Premium content -
Saturday 12 September 2015 3:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Any authority given power by the government to block and/or age restrict open internet access in Tonga needs to be very aware of the huge negative impact such restrictions will bring down upon the whole community. Premium content -
Friday 11 September 2015 6:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Pacific Christian School run by the Tokaikolo Christian Church’s Education system in South Auckland will be closed down in two-weeks time by New Zealand’s Ministry of Education. Premium content -
Friday 11 September 2015 6:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lucky Lopeti Palu (37) of Kolomotu’a has won a trip to London to watch the Rugby World Cup 2015 opener at Twickenham Stadium in London on 18 September, (Tongan time Saturday, 19 September). Premium content -
Friday 11 September 2015 5:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Mate Ma’a Tonga training squad for the Rugby League World Cup 2017 Pacific Qualifier against Cook Islands next month was announced this week by the Tonga National Rugby League. Premium content -
Friday 11 September 2015 5:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mikaele Tonga was awarded the Baton of Honour during a passing out graduation ceremony for 29 probationary constables of the Tonga Police Recruit Wing 43 on Thursday, 10 September at the Police Headquarters in Longolongo. Photos by Sia Adams Premium content -
Friday 11 September 2015 3:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : I would like to thank Lord Tu’ilakepa for taking the fight against nepotism to Parliament. Sadly, most of the People’s Representatives voted against the motion thereby closing the door on democracy in favour of an undemocratic, unconstitutional, uncivilized nepotistic leadership style. -Senolita Swan1 comment Premium content
