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Thursday 6 June 2013 5:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Crown prosecutors allege that an assault on 'Inoke Pepa (20) by two police officers led to the young man's death early on 16 November 2012, at Vaini, Tongatapu.
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Thursday 6 June 2013 4:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Severe flooding in low-lying areas of Nuku'alofa, and the stagnation of flood and waste waters in homes and schools is expected to ease in some areas following the completion in December of a five-year multi-million Integrated Urban Development Sector Project that includes developing roads and rehabilitating the drainage system in the capital. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 June 2013 10:08am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : What's the use of passing Cabinet decisions if they do not implement them? The Cabinet Decision of 5 April removing Duty and CT for the fishery sector...cannot be effected until Fisheries confirms the administrative procedures... - Tricia Emberson, FIAT. -
Tuesday 4 June 2013 5:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Australian Government will provide an estimated T$55.67 million (AUD32.2m) in development assistance to Tonga in 2013-14, the Australian High Commission announced today, 4 June.2 comments Premium content -
Tuesday 4 June 2013 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa. Tonga : The Tonga Police have ended a three days search and rescue operation for three Vava'u fishermen who have been missing for six-days. The men failed to return to their boat after diving off Hakaufasi Reef in Vava'u on Wednesday, May 29, in rough seas. Premium content -
Tuesday 4 June 2013 3:45pm
Auckland, New Zealand : A New Zealand immigration adviser charged her client $3000 but did not lodge her visa application. Premium content -
Tuesday 4 June 2013 2:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Government payouts amounting to over $3 million pa'anga to three royal estate holders are being challenged by Sione Taione, a People's Representative to the Tonga Legislative Assembly, who filed an application with the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on 29 May for a Judicial Review.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 4 June 2013 10:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongatapu's Ha'atafu Beach Resort is recognised among the Top 10 Family Holiday Resorts for the South Pacfic region, in the 2013 Travellers' Choice TripAdvisor awards.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 3 June 2013 6:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano attended the inaugural Asia Pacific Energy Forum (APEF) 2013, held in Vladivostok, Russian Federation, from May 27-30, where Asian and Pacific energy representatives talked about energy security and its sustainable use in the region. Premium content -
Monday 3 June 2013 3:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two accommodation providers in Tonga have been awarded certificates of excellence from a popular travel website after guests posted good reviews of the hospitality they received at the locations. The Blue Banana Beach House at Kanokupolu was was rated the best B&B and Inn on Tongatapu.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 3 June 2013 2:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The cable ship “Ile de Re” is now in Suva and preparing to roll-out an 837km underwater fibre-optic cable line from Fiji to Tonga, in a $34 million project that will boost Tonga's internet capacity by 6000 times. Premium content -
Friday 31 May 2013 6:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u are expected to return to Nuku‘alofa tomorrow, Saturday June 1, after visiting their new-born grandson, Prince Taufa‘ahau Manumataongo, at the Royal Residence ‘Atalanga in Epsom, Auckland. Four generations of Tonga's Royal Family posed for family photos with the contented baby. Photos courtesy Lord Chamberlain. Premium content -
Friday 31 May 2013 2:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tevita 'Ahoafi (28) who is charged with the murder of his close relative Sione 'Ahoafi (79) at a home in Ha'avakatolo on May 25, was transferred to Hu'atolitoli Prison on May 31, because it is more secure. The accused will be remanded in custody until a date is set for his case to be called at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Friday 31 May 2013 2:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three of six fishermen who went diving off Hakaufasi Reef in Vava'u have been missing since Wednesday, May 29 after they failed to return to their boat after their dive.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 29 May 2013 6:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan U20’s team has stumbled in the opener of the Junior World Rugby Trophy with a 24 – 6 loss to Canada yesterday. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 May 2013 8:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : La Moqueuse, a French Navy Patrol Vessel called into Nuku'alofa on May 25-28, during a routine maritime surveillance operation of the Pacific Ocean. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 May 2013 8:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 2013 Session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga will have a state opening by HM King Tupou VI on Thursday, June 13 at Parliament House. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 May 2013 8:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A M-60 aircraft gifted to Tonga from China is expected to arrive in early July. The aircraft owned by the Tongan Government will be operated by Real Tonga Airline under a dry-lease arrangement, the Acting Prime Minister Hon. Samiu Vaipulu said today. Premium content -
Monday 27 May 2013 10:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : John Cauchi, Tonga's former Attorney General, has filed three Causes of Action against the Government of Tonga with the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court claiming over AUD$500,000 in special damages and relief for Breach of Contract, Repudiation of Contract and Constructive Dismissal. Premium content -
Monday 27 May 2013 9:35pm
Dubai, UAE : A charity boxing event between Northern and Southern hemisphere rugby players and other athletes in Dubai, UAE, ended on May 24 with the Southern Hemisphere coming out on top with six victories out of ten bouts. Premium content
