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Wednesday 28 September 2011 10:24pm
Suva, Fiji : Australia is in the grip of a fierce debate over how to treat migrants and asylum seekers who have come to the country. Having had its "Malaysia solution" swap deal ruled out by the High Court, the government is seeking legislative change to give effect to this arrangement. OHCHR.
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Wednesday 28 September 2011 10:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will have a census in 63 days time, in November. Census is important as it provides the government, communities, businesses, churches, schools, academics and many other organisations with statistics which helps to accurately inform and plan public services. Statistics Department. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 September 2011 7:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Free Wesleyan Church schools in Tongatapu held a combined Bazaar Day in Nuku'alofa on September 28 and attracted a crowd of shoppers eager to buy quality handicrafts and food made by the students. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 September 2011 5:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : White 'Faka-Sepitema' on September 28, in Nuku'alofa saw hundreds of women of the Church of Tonga (Hou'eiki) in Tongatapu dressed in white for their annual roll call. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 September 2011 6:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The British Government has assisted the Tongan Judiciary by renovating a third courthouse at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa at a cost of TOP$30,000. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 September 2011 6:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men have been arrested and charged over the possession and cultivation of more than 200 cannabis plants discovered at a remote location known as Lokupo in 'Eua. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 September 2011 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A World Bank Energy Sector Mission Team visited Tonga on September 20-23 to discuss and advance the preparation of a proposed World Bank and Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF) under the Tonga Energy Road Map (TERM). Premium content -
Tuesday 27 September 2011 11:58am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : JAWS South Pacific Shipping Company in August began a direct general cargo service from Auckland to Vava'u and Ha'apai, using a multi-purpose cargo vessel, the MV St Theresa. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 September 2011 11:52am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Court of Appeal will deliver its judgements on 13 appeal cases in an open court on Friday, 30 September. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 September 2011 9:57am
Borneo, Malaysia : Tonga claimed the Bowl in a one-sided final against Malaysia, which finished 42-0 on September 24 in the IRB sanctioned HSBC Women's Sevens Asia/Pacific tournament. Premium content -
Monday 26 September 2011 11:02am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The issue of members of parliament being paid without doing any work was a matter of great concern to some members, when the Tongan parliament reconvened on 19 September after a three weeks break. Premium content -
Saturday 24 September 2011 3:24pm
Borneo, Malaysia : Tonga's Women's Sevens team is set to meet Hong Kong in the Cup quarterfinal today, Saturday, the second day of the IRB sanctioned HSBC Women's Asia/Pacific tournament after pool play was concluded on Friday September 23. Premium content -
Friday 23 September 2011 2:30pm
Borneo, Malaysia : Twelve Tongan rugby players in Tonga's Women's Sevens team, are set take on the Malaysian Borneo Women's Sevens Tournament this weekend, as part of the IRB sanctioned HSBC Asia Pacific Sevens Series. Premium content -
Friday 23 September 2011 1:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A strong, shallow 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook Tonga's northern Niuafo'ou island shortly after noon. No tsunami reports have been issued at this time. Premium content -
Friday 23 September 2011 11:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga celebrated the United Nation's International Day of Peace on Wednesday evening September 21 with the launching of a new Tonga committee for Capacity for Peace and Development (CPAD) in conjunction with the United Nation Development Program. Premium content -
Thursday 22 September 2011 1:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : White September or 'Faka-Sepitema' yesterday in Nuku'alofa saw hundreds of women members of the Church of Tonga dressed in white, gathering for their annual roll call. Premium content -
Thursday 22 September 2011 1:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As Tonga's first Police Commissioner Chris Kelly's contract ends today September 22, it has been now been revealed that the appointment of a new Police Commissioner for Tonga is likely to be made before Christmas this year. Premium content -
Thursday 22 September 2011 1:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Police are warning traders and the public to look carefully at pa'anga notes before accepting them, after a number of counterfeit $50 notes were discovered in Nuku'alofa last week. Premium content -
Thursday 22 September 2011 11:53am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi knocked out Japan's Brave Blossoms 31-18 at the Northland Events Centre, Whangarei last night, 22 September. By Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Wednesday 21 September 2011 3:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As the 'Ikale Tahi prepares for its third game of the Rugby World Cup meeting Japan this evening, 21 September at the Northland Events Centre, Whangarei, (8:30pm Tonga time) 'Ikale Tahi Supporters world-wide are right behind their team. Premium content
