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Friday 9 May 2014 7:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Red Cross Society celebrated Red Cross Day yesterday Thursday, 8 May at its national headquarters in Nuku’alofa.
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Friday 9 May 2014 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tavake Fungavaka’s funeral was held this afternoon Friday, May 9 at Fua’amotu in Tongatapu. He was in Tonga attending the trial into the death of his son Kali Fungavaka. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Thursday 8 May 2014 5:45pm
Suva, Fiji : A Pacific Sexual Health and Well-being Shared Agenda is to be rolled out in the region, to help to extend the accessibility of sexual health care services to all people, including vulnerable groups. Premium content -
Thursday 8 May 2014 5:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Fiji A National Women’s netball team defeated Tonga’s first grade National Women’s Netball Team yesterday Wednesday for a second time with a 43 -32 victory. Premium content -
Thursday 8 May 2014 5:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 26-year-old man who was a suspect in a stabbing investigation in Nuku'alofa, has committed suicide, Tonga Police reported today. A woman who was stabbed is recovering in Vaiola Hospital. Premium content -
Thursday 8 May 2014 9:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The sentencing of a mother who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of her 14-year-old daughter who she severely assaulted last year was adjourned to Friday, May 16. Two other family members will also be sentenced in relation to the death. Premium content -
Thursday 8 May 2014 9:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : This year’s Royal Agricultural Show will be held in August, starting in Niuatoputapu on August 6 and ending in Tongatapu on August 23, Cabinet announced yesterday. Premium content -
Thursday 8 May 2014 9:22am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Closing submissions from counsel in the trial of five policemen charged with manslaughter in Kali Fungavaka's death was further adjourned on Wednesday May 7, at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Thursday 8 May 2014 9:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Samoan Gridiron Superstar Troy Polamalu and Fijian rugby legend Nicky Little have made strong statements about the importance of education.2 comments Premium content -
Wednesday 7 May 2014 6:15pm
Suva, Fiji : The Tonga netball team was beaten by a Fiji A team 46-32 at the Vodafone Arena, Fiji last night.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 7 May 2014 3:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Putting fresh products onto supermarket shelves in other countries is a major challenge and a lot of things have to come together before Pacific Islands growers can successfully get a particular product over the market access line, said Annalize Struwig, visiting the PHAMA program in Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 May 2014 8:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The disgruntled Friendly Island Bus Association members are still not happy with the way Government rejected their request for Customs Duty and Consumption Tax exemptions. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 May 2014 1:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tavake Fungavaka died on Saturday, May 3 at Vaiola Hospital, his sister Sulieti Tu‘akoi confirmed to Matangi Tonga this morning. Tavake was in Tonga attending the trial into the death of his son Kali, currently underway at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Monday 5 May 2014 7:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The pilot of a Real Tonga Queen Air that made an emergency belly-landing at the ‘Eua airstrip last week has been suspended, while an investigation into the reason for the emergency is underway. Premium content -
Monday 5 May 2014 6:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A jury trial for the accused civilian Semisi Kalistiane Manu who faces manslaughter charges in relation to Kali Fungavaka’s death is expected to begin on Monday, May 12. The first trial of the five accused policemen charged with the same offence is to end this week with counsel submissions. Premium content -
Monday 5 May 2014 5:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 7th Contingent of His Majesty’s Armed Forces (Royal Tongan Marines) returned from Afghanistan last week, after completing their six-months of duty at Camp Bastion and Leatherneck in Afghanistan. -
Monday 5 May 2014 5:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A regional cold storage facility for vaccines has been established in Nadi, Fiji, donated by the New Zealand Government. Premium content -
Friday 2 May 2014 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A mother who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of her 14-year-old daughter whom she severely assaulted last August will be sentenced on Wednesday May 7, at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court. The girl died of septic shock and multiple organ failure days after a prolonged beating by her accused family members, who then left her without medical care. Premium content -
Friday 2 May 2014 3:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A rise in Tonga's Gross Domestic Product in the coming years will be driven primarily by the reconstruction of Ha'apai, according to the IMF 2014 Article IV consultation report on Tonga, which also recommended a broading of the Consumption Tax base. Premium content -
Thursday 1 May 2014 6:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The five policemen accused of manslaughter in the death of Kali Fungavaka have chosen not to give evidence in the trial at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court after the Crown concluded its final witness today, May 1. The trial continues on Monday, May 5 with submissions from counsel. Premium content
