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  • Wednesday 14 September 2011 9:11pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Five men charged with conspiring to commit robbery in regards to the armed hold up and robbery of thousands of pa'anga from the Westpac Bank of Tonga branch at Ma'ufanga on September 5, are further remanded in police custody.
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  • Wednesday 14 September 2011 4:44pm


    Australia
    : I would like to congratulate the 'Ikale Tahi coaching staff and the whole squad of players for giving us the best ever match we have played against the All Blacks. I salute Captain Finau Maka for the passion, discipline and leadership in stamping our claim for the right to be a tier one rugby nation at Eden Park. I, and perhaps all of Tonga, hope for a hasty recovery. - Inoke Huakau
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  • Tuesday 13 September 2011 5:31pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Georg von Habsburg (46) of the Republic of Hungary was on two days visit to Nuku'alofa over the weekend, promoting bilateral relations between Hungary and Tonga.
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  • Tuesday 13 September 2011 5:29pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A 22-year-old man residing at Ha'ato'u in Pangai, Ha'apai has been charged with murder in relation to death of a 36-year old man during a drinking party at Ha'atou, on Saturday September 3.
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  • Tuesday 13 September 2011 5:28pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Around 2,900 registered voters in Tongatapu 9 constituency will go to the polls on Thursday, September 15 in a By Election to elect a new Tongatapu 9 People's Representative to Tonga's Legislative Assembly.
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  • Tuesday 13 September 2011 4:12pm


    Auckland, New Zealand
    : The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) will set up a sub-regional office in Tonga to cater for climate change and the environment.
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  • Monday 12 September 2011 10:22pm


    Auckland, New Zealand
    : A dinner hosted by the Tonga RWC Committee 2011, in Auckland on Saturday night brought together Tongan rugby legends and rising Tongan rugby stars.
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  • Monday 12 September 2011 10:16pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tevita Kelepi of Nukunuku, a sufferer of mental retardation, pleaded guilty this morning to manslaughter over the death of his 18-year-old brother whom he hit with an axe on the head in 2004.
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  • Monday 12 September 2011 9:54pm


    Auckland, New Zealand
    : The Head Coach of the 'Ikale Tahi, 'Isitolo Maka, has selected the playersfor the match against Canada on Wednesday September 14 in Whangarei.
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  • Monday 12 September 2011 9:25pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Rugby fans in Tonga were entertained on Friday night, September 9 as they watched the New Zealand All Blacks defeat the 'Ikale Tahi 41-10 in the of the Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park.
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  • Monday 12 September 2011 9:19pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Five men appeared at the Magistrate's Court in Nuku'alofa today, September 12 charged with conspiring to commit robbery in relation to the armed hold-up and robbery of thousands of pa'anga from the Westpac Bank of Tonga branch at Ma'ufanga on September 5.
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  • Monday 12 September 2011 9:02pm


    Noumea, New Caledonia
    : Tonga has done well at the end of the 14th Pacific Games in Noumea in New Caledonia securing 7th place in the overall medal tally, with 20 medals that included four gold, six silver and 10 bronze medals.
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  • Saturday 10 September 2011 5:02pm


    Auckland, New Zealand
    : Last night's opening match of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park was a good start for both the 'Ikale Tahi and the All Blacks because even though the All Blacks dominated the first half and scored four tries, the statistics showed that in the second half Tonga dominated the possession of the ball and the territory. Photos by Pesi Fonua.
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  • Friday 9 September 2011 8:40pm


    Auckland, New Zealand
    : King George Tupou V wished the 'Ikale Tahi an enjoyable evening in the first of their RWC encounters when he received them at Atalanga in Auckland today. By Pesi Fonua.
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  • Friday 9 September 2011 2:25pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A crazy day has dawned in Tonga, September 9, the day every Tongan has been counting down the hours to enjoy as its national rugby team 'Ikale Tahi takes on the mighty All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup opener tonight at Eden Park in Auckland. Back home, the capital Nuku'alofa is decked out in red and white and it seems like the whole population has single-mindedly turned into 'Ikale Tahi fanatics. Photos by Linny Folau.
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  • Friday 9 September 2011 1:51pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga's Prince Regent Crown Prince Tupouto'a Lavaka and Crown Princess Nanasipau'u Tuku'aho attended Tupou College's Annual Singing competition held on September 8 at Toloa in Tongatapu.
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  • Friday 9 September 2011 9:50am


    Auckland, New Zealand
    : Getting close to the Rugby World Cup, Matangi Tonga Online editor Pesi Fonua is following the 'Ikale Tahi in Auckland today.
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  • Thursday 8 September 2011 11:02pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : King George Tupou V of Tonga will receive the 'Ikale Tahi players in Auckland tomorrow, Friday, the king's private secretary confirmed tonight.
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  • Thursday 8 September 2011 4:47pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : HM King George Tupou V leaves Honolulu this evening to return Tonga after undergoing surgery to remove his right kidney at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles in the United States, and he is expected to arrive in Auckland tomorrow.
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  • Thursday 8 September 2011 3:05pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A statement from the Prime Minister's Office released today stated that the Cabinet underwent changes last week with the re-assignment of five ministerial portfolios as appointed by His Majesty, on the advice of the Prime Minister, Lord Tu’ivakano. - PMO
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