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Tuesday 25 June 2013 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Supreme Court will rule on July 5, on the Crown's appeal against the dropping of manslaughter charges against three policemen who were charged in relation to the death of New Zealand policeman Kali Fungavaka.
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Tuesday 25 June 2013 3:53pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : Tonga’s Kau Mai netball campaign has attracted 55 teams who have registered in Vava’u since its launch there last Saturday 22 June, in a programme that tackles obesity in Tonga, where over 90 percent of the adult population are over-weight. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2013 6:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Crown's appeal against the dropping of manslaughter charges against three policemen, who had been charged in relation to the death of New Zealand policeman Kali Fungavaka, is being heard this week in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court, before Mr Justice Charles Cato. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2013 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Preliminary Inquiry into the death of 'Inoke Pepa (20), alleged to have been caused by two police officers, is expected to continue on September 24, when post-mortem evidence will be presented.. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2013 4:56pm
Tokyo, Japan : Tonga’s hopes of winning the Pacific Nations Cup for the first time were dashed after the Flying Fijians defeated the 'Ikale Tahi 34 – 21 to win the tournament yesterday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo. Photos by SV Suzuki. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2013 4:51pm
Suva, Fiji : Fiji free-to-air and privately-owned broadcaster Mai TV (Fiji) Limited has appointed Tongan, Marc Santos as its new general manager. Premium content -
Sunday 23 June 2013 3:21pm
Tofoa, Tonga : Why the Bill is so Bad: The Bill, as written, is set in 19th century Industrial Europe or 20th century Plantation Africa. It needs to be written for 21st century Tonga. It presupposes antagonistic and predatory behavior by employers over downtrodden and enslaved employees. Tonga abolished slavery in 1863... - Paul Karalus.2 comments -
Friday 21 June 2013 5:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Major renovations to Tongatapu's most needy schools, including Afa, Lapaha, Malapo and 'Atele Government Primary Schools were completed during the 10 days Pacific Partnership 2013 led by the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy which concluded its mission today, June 21. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Thursday 20 June 2013 5:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tupou High School is celebrating its Golden Jubilee in a three-day event that has attracted hundreds of ex-students from overseas. The celebration for the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga school began today, Thursday 20 June, with an ex-students march led by the Patron Princess Pilolevu Tuita in central Nuku'alofa. Photos by Linny Folau.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 20 June 2013 5:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ten days of medical and civic assistance to Tonga that concludes on Friday, June 21, under the Pacific Partnership 2013 organized by the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy, has involved personnel from over ten countries working together under the humanitarian assistance programme. A reception attended by HM King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u last night, June 19, was hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to Tonga HE Dr Kazuchika Hamuro who said he was appreciative of the United States efforts to lead and continue the multilateral exercise initiative. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 June 2013 10:29pm
Wellington, New Zealand : A total of 78 principal Tongan applicants were successful in the New Zealand government's Pacific immigration quota ballot for 2013, Angie Enoka, of New Zealand Immigration said today. "That amounts to 249 people with their families," she said. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 June 2013 9:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two new books in Tongan and English, that document the devastating Niuatoputapu tsunami of 2009 will help Tongans to be aware of the impact of earthquakes that can result in a tsunami, Tonga's Director of Education, Emily Moala-Pouvalu, said on June 18. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 June 2013 8:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Sione Moa (27) who is charged with the murder of his first cousin in Neiafu on June 18 is further remanded in police custody until July 14, his next appearance at the Magistrate's Court in Vava'u. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 June 2013 10:51am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's national rugby team the ‘Ikale Tahi will meet the Flying Fijians in Tokyo, Japan this Sunday 23 June, in the final stage of the Pacific Nations Cup. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 June 2013 10:46am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Petroleum prices in Tonga increased slightly on Monday 17 June. Premium content -
Tuesday 18 June 2013 8:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The family of New Zealand Police officer Kali Fungavaka who died last year after he was fatally injured in a prison cell in Nuku'alofa is expected to sue the Government of Tonga and demand an apology, according to reports from Auckland.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 18 June 2013 3:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of his 17-year-old male first cousin whom he allegedly struck on the neck with an axe at a home in Neiafu, Vava'u early this morning June 18.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 18 June 2013 11:30am
Noumea, New Caledonia : Scientific and public health experts including Tonga's Chief Surgeon and former Minister of Health Lord (Dr) Viliami Tangi is part of a new Scientific and Technical Expert Group of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community's Public Health Division that met in Noumea on June 17-18. Premium content -
Tuesday 18 June 2013 11:20am
Nakolo, Tonga : Tonga's first 11kW wind turbine was switched on by the Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano, on June 14 at Nakolo in Tongatapu. The Tonga Power Ltd. project aims to prove the viability of wind generation in order to make a larger wind farm in the future. Premium content -
Monday 17 June 2013 3:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Under 20 rugby team finished fourth place out of eight teams at the 2013 Junior World Rugby Trophy last week in Chile. The under-20’s rugby tournament, ended on Sunday June 9. Italy was crowned champions after defeating Canada. Premium content
