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Wednesday 8 November 2017 9:45pm
East Oakland-California, USA : The Tongan Community in East Oakland of California, are mourning the passing of 18-year-old Soane Mausia, who was shot and killed outside his home. Soane’s 16-year-old brother was injured in the shooting but is reportedly recovering in hospital.
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Wednesday 8 November 2017 9:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga observed Constitution Day with a holiday on Monday 6 November, this year marking the 142nd anniversary of Tonga's constitution, which was was first enacted by HM King Tupou I on November 4, 1875. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 7:22pm
Geneva, Switzerland : Solutions to the climate crisis are often associated with big conferences, and the next two weeks will no doubt bring many “answers.” Some 20,000 delegates have now descended on Bonn, Germany, for the latest round of United Nations climate change talks. The talks in Bonn should focus on the implementation of the Paris climate agreement. And the path forward is clear. By Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder and Jörg Haas. -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 7:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The "Law and Good Leadership" is this year's theme for Tonga Law Week, which runs until November 10 in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With a week left before Tongans head to the polls on Thursday November 16, there are 59,003 voters registered, after a supplementary electoral roll was published last week. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 November 2017 6:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four men were arrested last week, after Tonga Police executed search warrants and seized cannabis at separate properties in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Tuesday 7 November 2017 9:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi will face a power packed Barbarians team this weekend 10 November in Limerick, Ireland (11 November in Tonga). The Barbarians played the All Blacks last Saturday 7 November at Twickenham Stadium in England, losing 22 – 31 although the Barbarians were ahead 17 – 10 at halftime. Premium content -
Tuesday 7 November 2017 6:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is disappointed with the United States Government's decision to dismiss Tonga's extradition request for American, Dean Jay Fletcher (54), who is wanted in Tonga on the charge of murdering his wife in July 2016, in Vava'u. Premium content -
Monday 6 November 2017 9:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The process of forming Tonga's new government and choosing a Prime Minister following the November 16 General Election, will start on or before November 30, but the process may continue to mid-December. Premium content -
Saturday 4 November 2017 9:53pm
Hamilton, New Zealand : Mate Ma’a Tonga have defeated Toa Samoa 32 – 18, scoring six tries to three, in tonight's Rugby League World Cup pool match in Hamilton, New Zealand. Premium content -
Friday 3 November 2017 6:03pm
Perpignan, France : French professional rugby league club, the Catalan Dragons, announced their signing of Samisoni Langi yesterday November 2. The 24-year-old center is currently playing for the Mate Ma’a Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup. Premium content -
Friday 3 November 2017 5:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A man accused of reckless driving has been found not guilty in relation to a fatal car crash in Pahu last year that left a driver dead. The accused was alleged to have been in a “race” with the victim. However Hon. Justice Cato in the Supreme Court of Tonga on 25 October, dismissed the charge as he said there was no sufficient evidence. Premium content -
Friday 3 November 2017 4:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six electrical Line Mechanics from Tongatapu and the outer islands will go to New Zealand for skills development, under an arrangement between Tonga Power Ltd. and Northpower Ltd. Since 2003, Northpower have recruited 34 line mechanics from Tonga. -
Friday 3 November 2017 11:34am
Honolulu, Hawaii : American, Dean Jay Fletcher (54) who is wanted in Tonga on the charge of brutally murdering his wife in July 2016 has been ordered released in Hawaii, after the United States District Court on November 1 ordered the dismissal of his extradition. The Tonga Government sought Fletcher's extraditon for the offenses of murder, manslughter, and inflicting grievous bodily harm. However, the US Secretary of State had "determined that Fletcher could not be guaranteed a fair trial in Tonga" because he did not have funds to defend himself. -
Thursday 2 November 2017 4:21pm
Manukau City, New Zealand : New Zealand Police are urging rugby league fans in the country to behave responsibly following reports of reckless driving and confrontations between some fans ahead of this weekend's game between Mate Ma'a Tonga and Toa Samoa. Premium content -
Thursday 2 November 2017 3:37pm
New York / Suva : Children as young as 12 months old around the world are experiencing violence in their homes by those entrusted to take care of them, reveals a new UNICEF report released on 1 November. Six out of every 10 one year olds in 30 countries are subjected to violent discipline on a regular basis and nearly a quarter are physically shaken as punishment. One in 10 are hit or slapped on the face, head or ears. Premium content -
Wednesday 1 November 2017 9:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A police investigation is underway regarding allegations from the family of a 16-year-old student from New Zealand that he was assaulted by a police officer and badly bruised during an arrest for offences relating to disorderly behaviour on Sunday night, October 29. He was with a group of youths who were celebrating in Nuku'alofa after watching on television Tonga’s National Rugby League team Mate Ma’a Tonga defeat Scotland in a Rugby League World Cup match. Premium content -
Wednesday 1 November 2017 8:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Mate Ma’a Tonga team has been announced for this Saturday’s game against Toa Samoa in Hamilton, New Zealand. Solomone Kata and David Fusitu’a are replacing Konrad Hurrell and Manu Vatuvei who have both been rested. Premium content -
Wednesday 1 November 2017 5:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The owner of Super Cheap, a closed car dealer in Tokomololo has been charged with obtaining money, reportedly $7,500 pa’anga by false pretence from a client. Premium content -
Wednesday 1 November 2017 5:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A couple was arrested with cannabis and methamphetamine at a home in Kolomotu’a on October 26. They are due in court on Friday, November 3. Premium content
