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Thursday 17 October 2013 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There is corruption in government, Sione Taione, the People's Representative PR No. 8 for Tongatapu, told the Tongan Parliament yesterday, 16 October.3 commentsPremium content
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Thursday 17 October 2013 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Cheaper fuel prices have been announced for mid-October to mid-November. The prices of Petrol, Kerosene and Diesel have all decreased compared to the prices approved for the last monthly period mid-September to mid-October.Premium content
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Thursday 17 October 2013 2:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Pacific Forum Secretary General, Tuiloma Neroni Slade (SG Slade), told delegates at a regional meeting in Suva on Monday, 14 October, that pollution, mismanagement and the unsustainable exploitation of natural resources must not be allowed to continue.Premium content
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Wednesday 16 October 2013 9:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Tu’ivakano (61) arrived at Fua'amotu International Airport at 5:20pm this afternoon on a flight from Auckland, after receiving medical treatment overseas.1 commentPremium content
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Wednesday 16 October 2013 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Chinese national were arrested by police at Fua’amotu International Airport on Tuesday, October 15 and charged with the possession and the use of forged Tongan passports.Premium content
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Wednesday 16 October 2013 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Niumataevalu Talanoa Lelei (47), from the village of Malapo was the man whose skeletal remains were discovered at a remote bush area in Veitongo on the southern coast of central Tongatapu in June 25.Premium content
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Wednesday 16 October 2013 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Pearl cruise ship called into Nuku'alofa this morning with over 2,000 passengers and crew.Premium content
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Tuesday 15 October 2013 7:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A suspended Lance Corporal appeared at the Mu’a Magistrate’s Court on October 9 for the theft of bottles of liquor which were kept as police exhibits.Premium content
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Monday 14 October 2013 8:45pm
Gold Coast, Queensland : Tonga’s Sevens team has come out empty handed in the Gold Coast Sevens tournament, failing to secure a win in the two-day event October 12-13. New Zealand won the tournament, defeating Tasman rivals Australia 40 -19 in the finals.Premium content
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Monday 14 October 2013 2:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tatafu Moeaki (41) is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Finance and National Planning for the next four-years.Premium content
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Monday 14 October 2013 12:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga needs leadership to develop its economy - leadership with a vision to free itself from relying on aid donors to prop-up its struggling economy. Editor's Comment by Pesi Fonua1 commentPremium content
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Monday 14 October 2013 12:28pm
London, United Kingdom : Tonga's King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u met with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in London last Thursday, October 10.Premium content
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Saturday 12 October 2013 5:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Rugby League Mate Ma’a Tonga players were paraded through Nuku’alofa today with large crowds of vocal fans by the roadside to support them.Premium content
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Friday 11 October 2013 9:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After lying critically ill in a month-long coma, Taniela Halahuni’s remarkable recovery has convinced the Tonga College ex-student's family and doctors that he is a living miracle.Premium content
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Friday 11 October 2013 8:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Government of Tonga announced its financial contribution of $400,000 Pa’anga to support Tonga's national sports teams for coming international competitions.Premium content
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Friday 11 October 2013 8:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 25-year-old suspended Police Constable was sentenced to pay $500 pa'anga compensation after pleading guilty to stealing a female police officer's mobile phone memory card and distributing her personal information to other police officers.Premium content
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Friday 11 October 2013 8:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Superintendent Lolesio Hausia who is charged with common assault had his case adjourned to Friday, October 18 at the Nuku’alofa Magistrate’s Court.Premium content
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Friday 11 October 2013 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Members of various regional organisations have voiced their concerns over the prospect of deep sea mining in Pacific waters.Premium content
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Thursday 10 October 2013 10:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Rugby League Squad, Mate Ma'a Tonga arrived in Tonga this morning, 10 October for a five-day visit before they leave for England for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.Premium content
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Thursday 10 October 2013 9:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Senior Commissioned Police Officer who was on suspension without pay for alleged involvement in corruption activity with criminals has been charged with assault, and he will appear in court tomorrow, October 11.Premium content