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Thursday 19 October 2017 12:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Story telling through the modern medium of film allows different islander voices to be heard together, Sisi'uno Helu, told the audience at the opening of the Nuku'alofa Film Festival last night. While Oceania cultures are often seen as being rigidly conservative, the festival offers two more nights of films that show these cultures are not inflexible.
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Wednesday 18 October 2017 4:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby Union has announced the ‘Ikale Tahi Team to tour Europe next month. Siale Piutau will captain the side with Toutai Kefu as head coach. Debuting players include Sione Vailanu and Shinnosuke Tuumotooa. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 October 2017 4:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Boat owners and operators in Vava’u, Ha’apai, and ‘Eua, are being urged to better equip themselves and their boats before heading out to sea, as part of a Tongan outreach Maritime Safety Campaign called "Be Ready, Be Safe." Premium content -
Wednesday 18 October 2017 4:14pm
Boston, Massachusetts, United States : New England Patriots line-backer Harvey Langi and his wife survived a near-fatal car crash in Massachusetts on Friday night 17 October, which resulted in the injured couple rushed to hospital. Harvey’s wife Cassidy Langi stated on twitter on Monday “Thanks to everyone for the love and support! We are both focused on recovering from this.” Premium content -
Wednesday 18 October 2017 4:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New wholesale and retail petroleum prices announced for this month have seen an increase. The Tonga Competent Authority approved the new prices last Friday 13 October. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 October 2017 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Investigators from Ombudsman and Auditor General Offices are sharpening their investigation skills to fight and manage corruption, during a regional anti-corruption training which started on October 17. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 October 2017 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With 2154 passengers onboard the Pacific Explorer arrived in Nuku’alofa, for a day visit on October 17. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 October 2017 5:19pm
Suva, Fiji : Fiji will receive a $31 million grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and a $42 million ADB loan for climate resilience projects and improving water and sanitation services. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 October 2017 5:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The family of a 4-year-old girl, Tea ('Ungatea) Lolohea – who was severely injured after she was hit by a vehicle on October 6 in Vava’u – are making a public appeal on gofundme and hope to raise $20,000 for overseas treatment. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 October 2017 5:12pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Dame Valerie Adams-Price gave birth to her first child last week, a baby girl Kimoana Josephine Adams-Price. She announced Kimoana’s arrival on Facebook last Tuesday. Premium content -
Monday 16 October 2017 11:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With Tonga only weeks away from a snap General Election, the Tonga government is taking full control of the Tonga Broadcasting Commission, in a move that has annihilated its right to function as an honest Public Broadcaster. Its two most senior journalists have been ordered out of the newsroom and into a corner. By Pesi Fonua -
Monday 16 October 2017 10:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga may expect up to two cyclones in the coming cyclone season, according to the latest meteorological prediction. Tonga Met states there is a 40-50% chance that at least one of them could be a Severe Tropical Cyclone (Category 3 or above). Premium content -
Monday 16 October 2017 4:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan registered voters who are residing abroad must in Tonga to vote in the November 16 General Election. Premium content -
Monday 16 October 2017 4:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mate Ma’a Tonga players paraded through Nuku’alofa on Saturday, waving to cheering crowds and taking selfies with excited fans. Premium content -
Friday 13 October 2017 9:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New Zealand's Chief Ombudsman, Mr Peter Boshier, is visiting Tonga for three days, from 11-13 October to establish a close working relationship between his office and his Tongan counterpart. Premium content -
Friday 13 October 2017 9:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mate Ma’a Tonga players were in a jovial mood at their first training session together at Pangai Lahi today, 13 October, in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 13 October 2017 8:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Playing for their families, people and the little island of Tonga is the pride and passion that motivates the Mate Ma’a Tonga players to give their all in their 2017 Rugby League World Cup campaign, later this month. Premium content -
Friday 13 October 2017 8:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Twenty nine people were arrested and charged for alleged drunk driving, disorderly behaviour and drinking in public places, mainly in Central Nuku’alofa, over the weekend from October 6-8, in Operation Safe Streets to prevent alcohol-fueled crimes in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Friday 13 October 2017 8:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 29-year-old man who has been convicted of raping a victim who was asleep at her home in Tongatapu last year, is in custody to be sentenced on October 24. Premium content -
Friday 13 October 2017 8:37am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The World Bank is convinced that its Pacific Possible PP initiatives will boost economic growth in the Pacific Island Countries PIC over the next 25 years. Premium content
