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Friday 1 October 2021 10:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Simione Ikahihifo (55) who was sentenced to serve seven and a half-years imprisonment for dangerous driving causing the death of 'Aisea Kaifa (66) in 2020, had his sentence reduced to five-years by the Appeal Court on October 1.
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Friday 1 October 2021 7:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Ana Katokakala Siale (37) had her suspended sentence for house breaking and theft of Tongan handicrafts valued at $14,100 pa'anga, quashed by the Appeal Court on October 1. She will now serve six-months at Hu'atolitoli Prison. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2021 7:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Repeat drug offender Pangi Puloka (47) who is currently imprisoned, was unsuccessful in his Appeal against conviction on drugs offences. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2021 6:53pm
Nuku'alofa,Tonga : The Rotary Club of Nuku'alofa has supported nearly $500,000 in various projects in Tongatapu and 'Eua during the 2020/21 financial year. Although problems with travel are creating disruptions, several projects are under discussion with other clubs overseas. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2021 9:29am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The new Australian High Commissioner to Tonga, HE Rachael Moore presented her credentials to HM King Tupou VI at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa on 29 September 2021. Premium content -
Thursday 30 September 2021 8:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lafitani Mahe who is currently serving a prison term for housebreaking and theft received an additional time for possession of illicit drugs, after being sentenced at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court today. His co-accused received a suspended sentence. Premium content -
Thursday 30 September 2021 6:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new classroom building was commissioned on September 30 for Kolomotu'a Government Middle School, giving its young students additional space to learn. Premium content -
Thursday 30 September 2021 6:15pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Former All Black, Aaron Mauger, has been announced as Head Coach of the new Super Rugby team, Moana Pasifika, today, 30 September. The Auckland-based team is set up to provide a professional pathway for players from Pacific island countries such as Tonga. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 September 2021 9:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Women of the Church of Tonga (Hou’eiki) were dressed in their finest white outfits today for their annual 'Faka-Sepitema' roll call. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 September 2021 6:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A total of 75 candidates had registered for the General Election on November 18, when registration closed at 3:00pm yesterday, 28 September 2021. Meanwhile, over 64,000 voters have registered to elect their 17 representatives to the Tonga Legislative Assembly. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 September 2021 6:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A donation of TOP$10,800 from Digicel Tonga was made to Tonga Red Cross Society yesterday in Nuku'alofa ahead of the cyclone season. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 September 2021 1:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ambassador of the European Union for the Pacific, HE Sujiro Seam presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Tupou VI in a virtual ceremony yesterday, 28 September 2021. He noted the EU's long-standing cooperation in the energy sector and common priorities on climate change, sustainable development and oceans. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2021 7:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi will face Scotland, England, French Barbarians, and Romania during their European tour in October and November, Tonga Rugby Union CEO Peter Harding told Matangi Tonga today. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2021 6:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prime Minister told the United Nations that Tonga aims to vaccinate up to 70% of its population by end of 2022. He also said that Tonga has been ranked by the World Risk Report 2017 “as the second most at-risk country in the world to natural disasters such as cyclones, flooding and sea level rise.” Tonga is supporting the goal of limiting global warming. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2021 6:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 24 people who were arrested in July and August and charged over the seizure of an alleged 14 kilograms of cocaine in Vava‘u are pending their court appearances. No new arrests have been made. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2021 6:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A drought alert was issued today, September 28, for Niuatoputapu by the Tonga Meteorological Services. Rainfall has been very low, recording only 1.0mm from the last week of August to September 5, which has impacted water supplies in most areas. Premium content -
Monday 27 September 2021 6:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nomani Kama Manulevu (45) from Nukuhetulu who is charged with the exportation of 30 kilograms of methamphetamine from Tonga to New Zealand has been released on bail in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 27 September 2021 6:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Health State of Emergency has been renewed for another month to prevent the spread of COVID-19, starting from 8:00pm today until 8:00pm October 25, the Prime Minister announced today. Premium content -
Monday 27 September 2021 6:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The judgments of appeal cases heard in the second and last session of this year's Court of Appeal in Tonga will be delivered on Friday, October 1. Premium content -
Monday 27 September 2021 2:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with King Tupou VI of Tonga last week on 24 September. “Tonga will continue to firmly support China on issues concerning its core interests,” stated a report posted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. Premium content
