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Monday 19 May 2014 6:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The jury trial for the civilian accused of manslaughter in relation to the death of New Zealand Police officer Kali Fungavaka in 2012, began today, Monday May 19 at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court.
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Monday 19 May 2014 5:07pm
Geneva, Switzerland : Health Ministers from 53 Commonwealth countries have gathered for a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss strengthening public health systems. Premium content -
Monday 19 May 2014 5:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister Samiu Vaipulu has announced that Polynesian Airlines will begin servicing direct flights to Vava’u from Apia, Samoa in August, following a one month delay in introducing the new service. Premium content -
Sunday 18 May 2014 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The verbatim reporting of the proceedings of the Tongan Parliament does not interpret accurately the meaning of what has been said in parliament, according to Gloria Pole'o, the Clerk of the Tonga Legislative Assembly. From the House, By Pesi Fonua.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 16 May 2014 6:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In sentencing Fifita ‘Ofa (35) to 13-years imprisonment for the death of her 14-year-old daughter last August, and imposing prison sentences on two others, a Supreme Court judge said today in denouncing their conduct that the repeated beating of the child by her mother and uncle was extremely cruel, and a paramount sentencing was considered to protect children and young persons from violence.3 comments Premium content -
Friday 16 May 2014 4:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fuel prices have been lowered, effective from today May 16. Premium content -
Thursday 15 May 2014 10:16pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : A ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the laying of a submarine fiber optic telecommunication cable from Tongatapu to Vava'u was officiated by the Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano in Neiafu, Vava'u yesterday, 14 May.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 15 May 2014 9:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lord Tu'ivakano as the Chairman of the Tonga Cable Ltd (TCL) and Professor Rajesh Chandra, the Vice chancellor of the University of the South Pacific USP signed a contract agreement in Nuku'alofa on 12 May for USP to be an Internet Access Provider. Premium content -
Thursday 15 May 2014 9:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As Tonga faces an alarming increase in secondary school drop-outs, combined with declining pass rates for the Tonga School Certificate examination, Queen Nanasipau'u Tuku'aho urged Tonga's teachers to save students from what is becoming “an epidemic” of failure.2 comments Premium content -
Thursday 15 May 2014 4:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Vegetable nurseries are being established for 17 communities in the cyclone-hit islands of Ha‘apai and Vava‘u to help them recover and sustain their food crops. Premium content -
Thursday 15 May 2014 2:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A decision by the Tongan Cabinet on March 29 to lift a moratorium on the harvesting and the exporting of sea cucumber will accelerate the depletion of Tonga's sea cucumber stock and kill the industry, according to fisheries experts.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 14 May 2014 9:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A third phase of the Kau Mai Tonga Ke Tau Netipolo "C’mon Tonga Let’s Play Netball" was launched on Wednesday, May 14 in a continuing campaign to encourage Tongan women to become more physically active through netball. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 May 2014 9:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Verdicts in the trial of five policemen accused of manslaughter in Kali Fungavaka’s death are expected to be delivered on June 6, at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 May 2014 7:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Islands Forum announced intentions by Pacific leaders to revitalize regionalism under the 2005 Pacific Plan after a recent review by Sir Mekere Maurata stated that progress had been very limited. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 May 2014 7:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Prince Taufa'ahau Manumataongo, second in line to the Tongan throne celebrated his first birthday with a church service and a royal luncheon in the grounds of the Royal Palace on Saturday, 10 May. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 May 2014 5:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ports Authority Tonga has announced a new Port Master for its Port Operation Division. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 May 2014 10:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 32-year-old man, who turned himself in to the Tonga Police, has been charged with the murder of a 19-year-old man from Ha‘afeva, who was found lying injured in front of the Government Primary School at Hala-‘o-Vave on Sunday morning. Premium content -
Monday 12 May 2014 10:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In response to a Public Notice issued by the Electoral Boundaries Commission on May 6, stating that they have been offended by my report From the House, headlined Election deadline looms as House rejects changes to constituencies, published in the Matangi Tonga Online on Friday, April 25, 2014 - 20:00, I would like to reply that we stand by our story. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.2 comments -
Monday 12 May 2014 6:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Final submissions from counsel in the trial of five policemen accused in Kali Fungavaka’s death started today but its publication was suppressed by the judge at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Friday 9 May 2014 9:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Pirates gathered at Pangai Lahi this afternoon for a children's party to celebrate the first birthday celebration of Prince Taufa'ahau Manumataongo Tuku'aho. Photos by Pesi Fonua. Premium content
