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Thursday 8 November 2012 5:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : During 'Akilisi Pohiva's first two days of giving evidence, in an insurance case heard in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court this week, he was questioned closely about the ingredients for violent demonstration that were evident on November 16, 2006, when the central business district was destroyed by rioters. He told the court he had no connection to the rioters.
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Thursday 8 November 2012 1:17pm
Wellington, New Zealand: : The injured crew of a yacht that rolled in 10m seas between New Zealand and Tonga are awaiting rescue after activating their emergency beacon at around 6.30pm yesterday (7 November). Premium content -
Thursday 8 November 2012 12:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Wednesday 14 November will be a day to mark in your calendar as solar eclipse watch day. The moon will shift in front of the sun, blocking out part of its light. For Tonga it will be only a partial eclipse, not so interesting, but we will not get anything better than that for a long time, so you better watch. - Firitia Velt. -
Wednesday 7 November 2012 1:59pm
Brescia, Italy : The 'Ikale Tahi head coach, Mana 'Otai has announced his team to play Italy at Stadio M. Riggamonti, in Brescia, on Saturday, November 10 during Tonga's European Tour. Mana made his selection of 23 players, from 33 players who participated in a three-day training camp in Gruissan, France. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 November 2012 7:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Eight plaintiffs of local businesses whose properties were damaged and gutted by fire during the riots of November 16, 2006 are suing their insurance company the National Pacific Insurance (Tonga) Ltd, for coverage. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 November 2012 7:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nautilus Minerals Inc. has discovered two new high-grade, Seafloor Massive Sulfide systems in its tenements in the territorial waters of Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 November 2012 6:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 34-year-old man of Asian origin died in a road accident on By Pass Road in Halaleva this morning, Tuesday November 6, and a driver has been charged with manslaughter by negligence. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 November 2012 6:30pm
Suva, Fiji : The Strengthening Pacific Economic Integration Through Trade SPEITT Programme is funded under the European Union’s 10th European Development Fund (EDF). Its objective is to improve economic integration through strengthened national systems and institutional frameworks to develop trade capacity, increase private sector competitiveness and increase international market access. – Chairman of SPEITT PSC, Mr Shiu Raj. Premium content -
Saturday 3 November 2012 7:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Preliminary Inquiry of five Tongan police officers and one civilian, who have been charged with manslaughter has been set for February 25-27, at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court. Premium content -
Saturday 3 November 2012 7:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Development Bank has announced a 50% reduction in loan repayments rates to help its clients to meet obligations during the current financial and economic challenges in Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 2 November 2012 2:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Victim Service Unit to provide a safe place for victims of crimes, to make their complaints and be interviewed by Police Officers, was opened at the Nuku'alofa Central Police Station on November 1. Premium content -
Thursday 1 November 2012 8:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 28-year-old man from Fasi was found dead in his bedroom yesterday morning, October 31. Police ruled out any suspicious circumstances while awaiting the results of an inquest to confirm the cause of death. Premium content -
Thursday 1 November 2012 2:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's democratic adventure during the past two years has been full of intrigues, revelations and challenges. Unfortunately, these goings on have distracted the attention of the Cabinet and the Parliament from the pressing issue of the day, which is to get the Tongan economy back on its feet, or we will become heavily relying on others for our livelihoods. Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Wednesday 31 October 2012 6:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Meeting in Tonga today, the council of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office discussed issues relating to the safety of aviation in its 13 member states and also looked for sustainable ways to finance its operations in the future.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 30 October 2012 10:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six men accused of manslaughter, including five Tongan police officers and one detainee, are expected to appear at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court this week on Friday, November 2. Premium content -
Tuesday 30 October 2012 10:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The death of a Ha'apai sea cucumber diver this morning was the third death of a fisherman in Tonga in the last six days. The unidentified man is believed to have suffered from decompression after diving for sea cucumbers in Tungua yesterday. Premium content -
Monday 29 October 2012 6:51pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : More than 150 women in Vava'u underwent free testing for breast cancer and one woman who was detected with a lump was referred to hospital, during the first Breast Cancer Awareness program launched on October 26-27, in Tonga's outer islands. Premium content -
Monday 29 October 2012 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A seven-member Tonga Parliamentary Delegation led by the Speaker of the Tonga Legislative Assembly Lord Fakafanua, is currently visiting China.1 comment Premium content -
Sunday 28 October 2012 4:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King Tupou VI held a two-day meeting with 21 nobles at the Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa from October 23-24, to discuss the Nobles' leadership roles, and their guardianship of Tongan traditions, culture, and the land.2 comments Premium content -
Friday 26 October 2012 6:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A second drowning death of a fisherman off Tongatapu was reported by the Tonga Police this afternoon. The body of a 22 year old fisherman from Patangata was found on the reef today by other fishermen returning from Pangaimotu Island. Premium content
