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Thursday 27 June 2019 5:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Malia Kolokiloloma Fanua was found guilty of six counts, that included forging her exam results in order to get further funding from Tonga Police, while studying for a Bachelor of Arts, at the University of the South Pacific Tonga campus, including forging her marks for the subject of “Legal Ethics”.
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Thursday 27 June 2019 11:50am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Justice Minister called “What shall we do? War?” during a heated confrontation between government and the Nobles Representatives over proposed distribution of more than $4 million in constituency funds to be allocated for MPs to spend, in the Tongan Parliament yesterday, 26 June.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 26 June 2019 8:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Twenty out of 25 contestants vying for the Miss Heilala 2019 crown, made their first public appearance this afternoon, June 26 at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre in Nuku'alofa. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 June 2019 4:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An outreach and awareness program by Tonga Police with communities continues in Tongatapu in its fight against the spread of illicit drugs. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 June 2019 3:51pm
Wellington, New Zealand : Tonga is among the latest group of countries to join the Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), the umbrella organization for Alzheimer’s and dementia associations now in 100 countries globally. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 June 2019 2:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Reports that the LDS Church will help the Tonga government pay off its sovereign debt to China are “not true”, the church stated today. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 June 2019 10:54am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There was vociferous debate in the House on Monday, 24 June after the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance, Tevita Lavemaau, tabled a report of the Committee on the 2019-2020 National Budget. Parliament has only two working days left, 26-27 June to pass the National Budget. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 June 2019 9:46am
Kanokupolu, Tongatapu : The peace that was once an entitlement enjoyed by Tonga's residents and an attraction for visiting tourists has been stolen by the inconsiderate few, with the introduction of amplified sound systems with thumping bass. The Public Health Act does not permit any excessive noise, causing discomfort anytime, yet these laws are not enforced. - Shane Egan. -
Tuesday 25 June 2019 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Rev Dr 'Ahio was re-elected as the President of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga during the 96th Free Wesleyan Church Annual Conference on June 25 in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 June 2019 7:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With the annual Heilala Festival starting this week in Nuku’alofa, $10,000 pa’anga from corporate sponsors was handed over to the Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Semisi Sika on June 25. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 June 2019 6:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Uilisoni Falahola was acquitted of manslaughter in the electrocution death of a man in Kolomotu'a in a verdict delivered by the Lord Chief Justice in his on June 19 at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 June 2019 12:16pm
Potsdam, Germany : The leaders of the G20 countries head to Osaka this week for their annual summit. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will address them before traveling to Abu Dhabi to finalize the arrangements for September’s UN Climate Action Summit. These meetings should set the world on course for the fastest economic transition in history. Yet both are likely to deliver incremental action, at best. By Johan Rockström -
Tuesday 25 June 2019 12:10pm
Manchester, United Kingdom : Although the idea of the Internet “making the world a better place” is often ridiculed today, it’s easy to forget that this decade began amid optimism that new technologies would connect people, broaden access to information, and generate abundant new economic opportunities. Today, however, governments around the world are considering policies that would undermine the Internet’s openness and global reach. By Shamel Azmeh -
Tuesday 25 June 2019 11:51am
Auckland, New Zealand : Over 23,000 fans – mostly wearing red – turned up at Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium on 22 June to watch the Kiwis vindicate their Rugby League World Cup loss against Mate Ma’a Tonga with a convincing 38 – 14 win. Despite the big loss, Mate Ma’a Tonga fans remained elated and steadfast throughout the game, cheering on their team with chants and hymns, even as the Kiwis closed the game with an unreachable lead in the final minutes. By Finau Fonua. -
Monday 24 June 2019 7:42pm
Brisbane, Australia : A new Tonga business, Pacific Sunshine Fishing Brisbane has begun importing fish from Tonga to the Queensland market. Tongan entrepreneur, Kristian Palu started the business to offer high-quality fish from Tonga to both Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2019 7:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 40-year-old man who was arrested in Nukunuku for shooting another man during an altercation last week has been charged with grievous bodily harm, possession of arm and ammunition without a license. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2019 5:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A blaze engulfed two houses situated in one property at Patangata as firefighters fought to put it out on a windy afternoon, today June 24. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2019 12:54pm
Nuku'alofa. Tonga : At a formal ceremony in the Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa, this morning, four Australian members of an Orthopaedic Outreach surgical team were invested with the Royal Order of the Crown by HM King Tupou VI, for their ongoing charitable work in Tonga. Premium content -
Sunday 23 June 2019 6:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : How Tonga is going to effectively use the millions received in grants from foreign aid donors to address its struggling economic situation, was the focus of the debate over the 2019-20 National Budget in the Tongan parliament on Wednesday and Thursday 19-20 June. It is clear that a continuing dependence on foreign aid donors remains the source of economic developments. Premium content -
Sunday 23 June 2019 3:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI opened the Tongatapu Royal Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism and Trade Show 2019 at the Fungamanamo'ui Showground, on Saturday 22 June 2019, and awarded trophies for the best displays. Thousands of visitors enjoyed a variety of colourful displays. Photos by Linny Folau and Mary Lyn Fonua Premium content
