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Thursday 7 March 2013 7:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King Tupou VI said today from Auckland that he hoped Government and Parliament would continue to work together to revive the Tongan economy, which has been badly affected by the global financial crisis. He outlined projects that were being undertaken by government in the hope of energizing economic development in his speech that was read out by Prince Tu'ipelehake, accompanied by Prince Tungi and Lord Luani for the opening of a special session of the Tonga Legislative Assembly today.
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Wednesday 6 March 2013 10:42pm
Tokyo, Japan : Tevita Tatafu, a Tongan student on a rugby scholarship to Japan, has been selected into a Japanese national U-18 team, playing at No. 8. Premium content -
Wednesday 6 March 2013 8:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The flooding in parts of Nuku'alofa is a testimony to an ad-hoc decision-making process in the urban development of Nuku'alofa, Tukua Tonga, the director of the Urban Planning Unit of the Ministry of Land, said today. Flooding during this week's heavy downfalls of rain, has closed some schools and businesses, made roads impassable, and caused community concern over the associated health risks. Premium content -
Wednesday 6 March 2013 6:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A two day workshop is being held in Nuku'alofa to introduce local librarians and teachers to the "eLibrary USA", a virtual library with online access to publications about the United States. Premium content -
Wednesday 6 March 2013 6:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A gale warning is in force for all land areas of Tonga bringing heavy rain to the capital today. The bad weather is expected to continue tomorrow with increasing strong winds that can be damaging. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 March 2013 9:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two robbers who allegedly stole $10,000 cash in foreign currency after assaulting a woman shopkeeper at a Chinese shop in 'Ohonua, 'Eua on Friday night March 1, remain at large. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 March 2013 9:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Defence counsel for the six accused who have been charged with manslaugher following the death in police custody of a New Zealand Police officer, Kali Fungavaka last August, presented a written submission to Magistrate Salesi Mafi today, March 5, in response to earlier submissions made by the prosecutor, during a Preliminary Inquiry on February 25-28, calling for the case to be tried at the Supreme Court. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 March 2013 8:40pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Tonga's display at the 2013 Pasifika Festival in Auckland, New Zealand, will feature a 40 man brass band and cultural groups from Tonga. Premium content -
Monday 4 March 2013 11:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Heavy rainfall that lashed Nuku'alofa throughout the day caused widespread flooding in the capital Nuku'alofa, forcing schools and some businesses to close. Premium content -
Monday 4 March 2013 11:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's pubic servants have launched a year-long programme to combat non-communicable diseases and to create healthier workplaces in an effort to "build a healthier quality public service for Tonga".1 comment Premium content -
Monday 4 March 2013 10:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Emigration is invaluable to Tonga if its economy is to improve, according to a new Labour Market study on the demand for skills training in Tonga.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 4 March 2013 9:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's new domestic airline Real Tonga began operation today by chartering a Chathams Pacific aircraft to service the outer islands, since the arrival of its Y-12 aircraft was delayed from Vanuatu. Premium content -
Monday 4 March 2013 6:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three nobles will 'softly' open a special sitting of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga on Thursday March 7 to deliberate on five bills submitted by Government. Premium content -
Sunday 3 March 2013 8:15pm
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA : Congratulations to Tonga for pursuing one of the most lucrative employment industries, Call Center remote services. Good luck ProComm and all the young employees. – Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi. -
Friday 1 March 2013 9:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongatapu's Mata'aho Kindergarten received a gift of 48 desks and chairs on Monday, February 25 in Nuku'alofa, donated by Ezi World Cargo. Premium content -
Friday 1 March 2013 8:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's sixth contingent for Afghanistan left Tonga for the United Kingdom on Thursday, February 28. Premium content -
Friday 1 March 2013 8:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'Eva Mai Tonga Tourism Experience, a promotional event showcasing what the Tongan tourism industry has to offer, was launched at Vuna Wharf in the Nuku'alofa CBD this morning, and will run until March 5. Premium content -
Friday 1 March 2013 5:41pm
Sydney, Australia : Mosese Fotuaika, a top Rugby League player of Tongan descent, has been found dead at his Sydney Home. Premium content -
Thursday 28 February 2013 10:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ProComm Services, a new Help Line-Call Centre for telecommunications services in Tonga was officially launched by Princess Angelika this morning, 28 February at the Tungi Collonade, Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 28 February 2013 7:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Some of the police officers who were on duty on the night Kali Fungavaka was arrested and allegedly beaten up in detention, have given their evidence at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court. One witness alleged one of the accused officers stood on his chest while another choked the victim on the neck, as he was being searched inside the Nuku'alofa Central Police Station on the night of August 17, 2012. Premium content
