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Friday 13 April 2018 5:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The South Pacific remains the most popular cruise destination for Australian and New Zealand cruisers, with industry statistics showing more than half a million holidaymakers from the two nations enjoying cruises to the region annually. The South Pacific Tourism Organisation has this week agreed to support dialogue to strengthen the growth of cruise tourism in the Pacific.
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Thursday 12 April 2018 11:48am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister Hon. 'Akilisi Pohiva has fired Hon. ‘Akosita Lavulavu, his Minister for Internal Affairs and Sports, effective yesterday, Wednesday 11 April 2018, after she refused to resign. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 April 2018 6:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Fua'amotu Tropical Cyclone Centre has deactivated its Watch for Tropical Cyclone Keni as the storm has moved out of Tonga's boundary this afternoon. NEMO reported damage at 'Eua and power outages on both 'Eua and areas of Tongatapu today. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 April 2018 5:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Geospatial and Surveying Council's Strategy for 2017-2027 was launched by Tonga's Prime Minister, Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva and the Australian High Commissioner to Tonga, HE Andrew Ford, at the Tanoa Hotel yesterday evening, April 10. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 April 2018 4:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tropical Cyclone Keni (category 2) has moved away from Tonga locating 415km south of Nuku’alofa at noon today, after bringing heavy rain, lightning and strong wind. In cental Nuku'alofa, government offices, schools and majority of businesses were closed today. -
Wednesday 11 April 2018 4:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three men were arrested last night, April 10 for alleged theft and drunk driving during a Police Operation for Tropical Cyclone Keni in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 April 2018 4:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : All eight patients at Niu’eiki Hospital in Angaha were evacuated at 8:00am this morning, after 50 percent of the hospital's roof was blown off by Tropical Cyclone Keni. Premium content -
Tuesday 10 April 2018 5:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tropical Cyclone Keni, on its current track, is expected to be a Category 1 system, when located about 300km southwest of Nuku’alofa tomorrow morning, Wednesday April 11. Air New Zealand has cancelled tonight's flights between Auckland and Tonga and return. Premium content -
Tuesday 10 April 2018 3:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Severe Tropical Cyclone Keni which has intensified into a Category 3 in Fiji waters, is expected to be about 265km southwest of Nuku’alofa tomorrow morning, Wednesday April 11. Premium content -
Tuesday 10 April 2018 2:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tevita 'Ekuasi (21) from Kala'au remains missing at the Houma Blow Holes after jumping into the sea on Sunday, April 8. Premium content -
Monday 9 April 2018 5:56pm
Apia, Samoa : Fourteen-year-old Noelani Day has made history becoming the youngest person to complete the 22.3km Apolima Strait Solo Swim, placing third overall in Samoa, on Friday 6 April. She completed the swim in 8 hours, 11 minutes, and 12 seconds. Battling severe conditions, Noelani dedicated her swim to Tongan girls and youth in sports - to encourage them to always pursue their dreams no matter what obstacles are before them.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 9 April 2018 5:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There were mixed results for Team Tonga at the Commonwealth Games over the weekend and today. Finau ‘Ohuafi won the first heat of the Men’s 50m Freestyle with a time of 26.07, but he didn't make the top 16 athletes in the Men’s 50m Freestyle semi-finals to be held later tonight. Other athletes also competed today in lawn bowls, weightlifting, athletics and boxing. Premium content -
Monday 9 April 2018 5:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Rotting boxes of meat were destroyed in Pangai, Ha’apai on Friday, April 6 after arriving in putrid unrefrigerated containers on the MV ‘Otuanga'ofa ferry from Tongatapu. Metuisela Falesiva, Head of the Food Division, said they were dismayed by the incident and warned that retailers need to ensure proper storage Premium content -
Monday 9 April 2018 3:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tropical Cyclone Alert was issued for Tonga today by the Fua'amotu Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre in response to Tropical Cyclone Keni, Category 1, that could affect Tongatapu and 'Eua land areas and coastal waters in the next 48-hours. Premium content -
Monday 9 April 2018 2:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A man remains missing at the Houma Blow Holes (Pupu’a Puhi) after he allegedly jumped into the sea on Sunday, April 8. Premium content -
Sunday 8 April 2018 12:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister, Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva, made conflicting statements about Tonga’s political reform and the administration of law and order in the country this week, during his latest bid to take over executive powers that were given by parliament to the Privy Council under Constitutional changes in 2010. - By Pesi Fonua. -
Friday 6 April 2018 6:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Prizes were awarded to winners of an Easter Quick Rip Rugby Lightning Tournament, by the New Zealand High Commissioner to Tonga HE Tiffany Babington. The event included mixed teams. "I encourage the girls to get out there because they are just as good as the boys," she said. Premium content -
Friday 6 April 2018 6:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A dormitory building for the Montfort Technical Institute is being constructed with USD$87,831 Japanese grant ($186,000 pa’anga) at Fangaloto. Premium content -
Friday 6 April 2018 6:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Police are looking for a cow that was stolen from a plantation at Sia’atoutai in Tongatapu on March 26. Premium content -
Friday 6 April 2018 6:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : More than $1,000 pa’anga was stolen during a break-in at a business operated by the ‘Uiha and Sons Ltd on Salote Road on March 29. Premium content
