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Tuesday 1 November 2011 10:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A fatal accident at Pea on Saturday has claimed a third victim. The driver of the car, who had been in a critical condition at Vaiola Hospital, died on Sunday, October 30.
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Tuesday 1 November 2011 6:55pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : 'Oku hange hotau Falealea ko e kananga 'a e kau leka ko e 'alu atu pe 'a e motu'a ki he kaunga'api 'oku fai 'a e tui au, pea ne kau aipe he tui au. Kuo ngalo ia na'a 'alu 'o kole ha me'I masima ke kiki 'aki 'a e haka hamu 'a e famili. Pea ne mo'unofoa ia he tui au kae mo'utalia mai 'a e famili mo 'enau fu'u haka hamu. Pea 'oku ou tui ko e tefito'I 'uhinga ia 'o e liliu kuo fai ke ta'ofi faka'aufuli 'a e tui au he fonua ni. Paula Kava. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 November 2011 10:26am
Wellington, New Zealand : The 'Ikale Tahi's defeat of the French 19-14 tonight silenced the French while rapturous 'Ikale Tahi fans went completely mad red and celebrated the victory with the ecstatic team. Photos by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Friday 28 October 2011 7:52pm
Suva, Fiji : To celebrate United Nations (UN) Day (24 October) UN organisations throughout the Pacific are highlighting their main aims and achievements. "UN Human Rights work in the Pacific is aimed at promoting and protecting human rights, particularly of the poorest, most excluded or marginalised. Our focus over the last five year period has been, and will continue to be, on victims of torture and ill treatment, victims of sexual and gender-based violence . . ." - Matilda Bogner. Premium content -
Friday 28 October 2011 7:34pm
Perth, WesternAustralia : The Secretary General of PIFS Tuiloma Neroni Slade today attended the opening ceremony of CHOGM being held in Perth, Western Australia. "My presence here in Perth as a Special Guest of the Commonwealth Secretary General is a concrete demonstration of our continuing interest in working closely with the Secretary General and Commonwealth Secretariat in our joint efforts to advance the interests of Pacific island countries". SG of PIFS tuiloma Neroni Slade. Premium content -
Friday 28 October 2011 3:32pm
Suva, Fiji : Assistant Secretary Campbell and Ambassador Paul were joined by ambassadors from Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, the Republic of Palau, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands (today, 28 October) to discuss challenges and opportunities in the Pacific region. - The U.S. State Department. Premium content -
Thursday 27 October 2011 6:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr Jacques Rogge, told Tongan students at Pangai Lahi on 26 October 2011, that if the success of the 'Ikale Tahi at the Rugby World Cup had such a positive impact on them, then they should look upon the players, the coach and the management of the team as their role models in whatever sports that they engaged in. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 October 2011 8:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Reforms in countries, like Tonga, and some other Pacific Island countries have produced administrations with no clear and coherent national visions and who are unable to work as a team, regional public service representatives heard in Tonga this week. By Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 October 2011 7:23pm
Avondale,Auckland, New Zealand : In support of Chris Chapman's comments. I also think Teufaiva should be relocated to 'Atele to allow for more space plus all of the country's other sporting facilities are in this area. Sione 'Ikale. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 October 2011 3:39pm
Washington DC,USA : The International Visitor Leadership Program for Journalists began in Washington DC on October 24, bringing together 150 journalists from around the world, including Linny Folau of Matangi Tonga Online, from Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 October 2011 6:11am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With the arrival of the International Olympic Committee President to Tonga this week, I'd like to draw attention to an issue much closer to home, our national stadium Teufaiva. In my view, Teufaiva Stadium is not at the standard it should be and as a country which prides itself with great sporting ability, I believe this should be upgraded into an asset which all Tongans can be proud of. - Chris Chapman. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2011 6:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two people died instantly when the car that they were in went off Taufa'ahau Road at Pea, hit a power pole and crashed onto a tree, early on Saturday, 22 October. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2011 5:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Police searching for a missing 30 year old New Zealand tourist who failed to return from a trek on 'Eua on Friday, reported that the woman had been found alive and well. Premium content -
Monday 24 October 2011 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There was speculation and suspicion in the House that there was a hidden agenda behind the last minute rush by the Minister of Justice, Hon. Clive Edwards for a Bill to Amend the Supreme Court Act to be passed before the House closed on 20 October. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium Content. Premium content -
Sunday 23 October 2011 3:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Some simple arithmetic tells us that the House has met for only 164 hours this year - that's only 41 sittings - before they softly closed on Thursday October 21, before all their work was done. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Sunday 23 October 2011 11:03am
San Francisco,USA : Ko e lao ko'ena 'oku laulanu koe'uhi he 'oku fa'u pe ia ki he ki'i tokosi'i koia 'oku Memipa 'I he Falealea. Hangee kiate au ia 'oku mahu'inga ange 'a e mo'ui ia 'a e kau Memipa 'o e Falealea 'I he toenga 'o e kakai 'o Tonga. Kuo ha 'a e Pule'anga Fakatemokalati ia? kuo navu aipe 'e he ki'i tokosi'i ia ko'eni 'a e fu'u pa'anga lahi ko'eni 'a e fonua! Sosaia Fatani. Premium content -
Sunday 23 October 2011 11:01am
Haveluloto,Tonga : Ko e ngaahi fili kotoa pe 'oku malava ke tau fakahoko 'oku 'I ai hono nunu'a. Ko 'ete lele pe 'o fu'u totu'a fakatatau ki hoto malohi 'oku 'I ai leva hono anga. Fakasi'isi'i pe holi mo e kole noo 'o fu'u lahiange 'I hoto ivi pea 'oku totonu ke ngaue mai leva 'a e lao ia ki he kakai pehe ni. - Taiana Pilima. Premium content -
Friday 21 October 2011 3:01pm
Washington DC ,USA : I would like to congratulate and welcome Ms Christine Lagarde on her first Annual Meetings in her capacity as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. On behalf of the Tongan delegation, I would like to express my appreciation to the Fund and Bank for the excellent arrangements of this important meeting. Hon. Sunia Fili. Premium content -
Friday 21 October 2011 10:20am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ko e fo'i Lao fakavalevale ko eni 'oku fokotu'u mai (ko e lao kene fakamafai'I 'a e Fakamau'anga ke ne fai ha tu'utununi ke puke ha koloa ha'a taha 'oku 'I ai hano mo'ua ki ha pangike), hangehange 'oku ne foaki 'e ia e mafai fakaleveleva ta'e fakapotopoto mo ta'e fakangatangata ki he ngaahi pangike ke nau fa'iteliha hono puke ha kelekele pe koloa pe 'a ha taha no 'e faingata'a'ia hono totongi ke ma'u 'enau pa'anga kae faingata'a'i 'a e fa'ahinga ia ko eni mo honau ngaahi famili ki he ngata'anga 'o 'enau mo'ui. 'Oku 'ikai ke fakakonisitutone ke foaki 'e ha lao ha mafai fakaleveleva ki ha taha pe pangike. PV. Premium content -
Thursday 20 October 2011 9:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's global ranking improved by four places between 2010 and 2011 in a new report from IFC and the World Bank that measures the ease of doing business. Jumping to 58th out of 183 economies, Tonga was ranked highest among all countries - excluding Australia and New Zealand - in the Pacific region. IFC and World Bank. Premium content
