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Monday 4 October 2010 8:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new Tongan newspaper for women, named the 'Faite' was launched on Friday, October 1 at 'Anana by two local women, 'Olive Ramanlal as Publisher and Lupi 'Akolo as Editor.
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Monday 4 October 2010 8:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A second Tonga Court of Appeal Session for 2010 began at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court today, October 4, for one week to hear nine appeal cases, including one by a former Minister of Transport, Paul Karalus. Premium content -
Sunday 3 October 2010 4:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Oku 'oatu heni 'a 'eku fakamalo kia koe Sea, mo e Palemia mo e kau Minisitaa, pea mo e kau Fakafofonga 'o e kau Nopele, kae'uma'a 'a e kau Fakafofonga 'o e Kakai, 'i ho'omou loto lelei ke fakahoko 'A Hoku loto. 'Ofa ke tohitongi 'i he loto 'o e Tonga kotoa pe 'a e me'a koia kuo mou lotolelei ke fakahoko pea ke hiki tuee mo paa mavava 'a e to'utangata kotoa pe 'i hono manatua 'a e ngaue ni. Premium content -
Sunday 3 October 2010 1:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Unfortunately, many people, especially women and children in Tonga, think that it is normal to be beaten up, but it is time to change this attitude, the Acting Co-ordinator of the Tonga National Centre for Women and Children, 'Eleni Mone said this week. Sunday, October 3, 2010 Premium content -
Sunday 3 October 2010 11:48am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With a theme of "Early Detection and Treatment Saves Lives" Pink October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, was launched in Nuku'alofa on October 1. Premium content -
Saturday 2 October 2010 10:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The closure of the Tongan parliament on Thursday, September 30 was a historical and a memorable event for Tonga but was not celebrated with the usual fanfare for the closing of the annual session. Premium content -
Saturday 2 October 2010 10:58am
Christchurch,New Zealand : I was overwhelmed to read in our local paper (Press) of your amazing generosity to my lovely city, and wish to say as a solo citizen, thank you, thank you. God bless you all for your compassion and generosity. - Diane Shepheard. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : His Majesty the King George Tupou V has issued the Writs of Election yesterday Thursday 30th September, 2010 which confirmed the Legislative Assembly General Election to be held on 25th November, 2010. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 5:15pm
Wellington,New Zealand : While the Christchurch earthquake has not affected me personally, it has severely affected my family and friends, and the kindness and generosity of your people is absolutely outstanding and has really touched my heart. - Lissette Trewern. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 5:00pm
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA : It's been 135 years since modern Tonga was introduced to the world of politics, business, religion, and education. Haven't we gotten just one qualified judge? It is time to break the mold. We must eliminate the flawed idea that only Papalangis are capable of being smart, intellectual, honest, and trustworthy. The longer we keep our lot in an inferior status, the longer we will deny ourselves the opportunities to excel. - Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 4:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal fund, which collected $887,055 pa'anga, was handed over to Christchurch Major Bob Parker in Christchurch today, October 1, by Tonga's Prime Minister Hon Dr Feleti Sevele. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tonga Defence Services 33 member rugby team, including officials, will compete in the Pacific Nations Military Rugby tournament in Canberra, Australia on October 14-23. Premium content -
Friday 1 October 2010 8:25am
Hihifo, Niuatoputapu : Two memorial headstones were unveiled in Hihifo yesterday morning commemorating the nine people who died in the tsunami that ravaged the outer island of Niuatoputapu, a year ago on September 30. Photos by Jessica Patolo Premium content -
Thursday 30 September 2010 8:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Legislative Assembly will close today, September 30, for the last time under the current government. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 September 2010 6:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal fund has collected $839,957 pa'anga to date with more cash donations expected to be raised in a second national radiothon appeal to be held on Thursday, September 29 in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 7:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With only three weeks left until candidates register for the Tonga General Election set for November 25, it is expected that some high level public servants will resign their posts in order to stand for election to parliament. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 7:45pm
Tokyo, Japan : Tonga's new inter island ferry the MV 'Otuanga'ofa left Japan on September 27 on its way to Tonga where it is expected to arrive in Nuku'alofa on October 15. Photos by Takai Palei. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 7:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fraud offences in excess of $5.5 million pa'anga were reported to the Tonga Police in the first six months of the year, Police Commander, Chris Kelley. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 4:59pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : The 2010 Vava'u Regatta Festival from September 22-25, attacted 30 yachts, bringing many visitors to Vava'u last week. Photos by Sione Vuki Premium content -
Tuesday 28 September 2010 1:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King George Tupou V will not close the last session of the Tonga Legislative Assembly on its historic closing on Thursday, September 30, the last under the existing system before a new system of government is introduced. Premium content
