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  • Tuesday 28 October 2014 7:51pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Forty-five parliamentary candidates, including three women have registered to contest Tonga’s seven outer islands constituencies in the November 27 General Election. Download the Official list of Registered Candidates.
  • Tuesday 28 October 2014 3:50pm


    Papua New Guinea
    : The Tonga Women’s Soccer team has lost a large amount of its soccer gear after an overnight burglary at their accommodation in the town of Kokopo in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
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  • Monday 27 October 2014 8:34pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Fiji’s six-year suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum has finally ended, its suspension lifted by the Forum last Wednesday 22 October. However, whether or not Fiji’s government chooses to return to the Pacific Island’s Forum is another matter.
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  • Monday 27 October 2014 8:01pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A 38 year old mother of seven, Sau’iluma Guttenbeil, was acquitted of murdering her husband after she ran over him with her four-wheel drive vehicle in Neiafu in 2012, but was found guilty of manslaughter at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa last week.
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  • Monday 27 October 2014 3:53pm


    USA
    : "Ko e Pule (Mafai) Fakalevelevaa 'oku Fakaleveleva 'e ne Faihalá," 'o hangē nai ia ha kupu'ilea mei he Folofolá. Pea kuo ngāue'aki 'e he kau Taki Temokalatí e kupu'ileá ni ke hokataoa'aki e Pule'anga Fakatu'í peá ke fakatonuhia'i'aki e feinga liliu Temokalatí. 'Okú ma fokotu'u atu ki he Tonga kotoa—'Oku ta'emo'oni e lea ko 'ená 'i Tonga pea ko hono 'uhingá 'eni. – Tevita Vaikona mo Senituli Penitani.
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  • Saturday 25 October 2014 8:32am


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Matangi Tonga Online is undergoing an upgrade over the next few days including a significant layout change. During this period the service will not be interrupted, however, the layout may not appear correctly across all devices. We apologize for any inconvenience to readers during this upgrade which aims to improve our reader experience across all devices including desktop, tablets, handheld devices and mobile. - Publisher
  • Friday 24 October 2014 7:19pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : After the final day of nomination today, a total of 106 candidates including 16 women, will contest 17 People's Representative seats in parliament, in Tonga's upcoming General Election on November 27, 2014.
  • Friday 24 October 2014 5:17pm
    Tongan welcome dance


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Two traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes from Hawai’i were welcomed in Tonga yesterday October 23rd at Faua Wharf, Nuku'alofa.
  • Friday 24 October 2014 12:07pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Twenty eight parliamentary candidates, including one woman, registered yesterday to contest Tonga’s seven outer islands constituencies in the November 27 General Election, while more are expected to register today on the final day of nominations.
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  • Thursday 23 October 2014 11:45pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga's Civil Aviation Authority with the assistance of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office PASO is currently working toward upgrading its Civil Aviation Safety System to be in line with safety standard demanded by the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO.
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  • Thursday 23 October 2014 11:05pm
    electoral commission


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Forty-five parliamentary candidates, including nine women, have registered today to contest Tongatapu's 10 constituencies in the November 27 General Election, while more are expected to register tomorrow on the final day of nominations.
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  • Thursday 23 October 2014 8:46pm


    Australia
    : The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) says ongoing negotiations for the controversial free trade agreement known as PACER-Plus are creating an unbalanced agreement against the interests of the Pacific Islands. - Adam Wolfenden.
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  • Thursday 23 October 2014 2:52pm


    Canberra, Australia
    : Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka ​Tuku'aho, Tonga's High Commissioner to Australia was among the women ambassadors who met Australian Foreign Minister, the Hon. Julie Bishop MP in Canberra on October 22.
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  • Wednesday 22 October 2014 6:10pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Over 200 students received certificates during the ‘Unuaki-‘o-Tonga Royal Institute Academic Achievement Award ceremony on Saturday, October 18 in Tofoa.
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  • Wednesday 22 October 2014 5:49pm
    Temalisi Fakahokotau


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Auckland-born netballer, 20 year-old Temalisi Fakahokotau is the latest recruit to New Zealand’s national netball team, the Silver Ferns.
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  • Tuesday 21 October 2014 4:51pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a 19-year-old boy who sustained severe injuries allegedly consistent with stabbing during an argument in Ha'asini last night, October 20.
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  • Tuesday 21 October 2014 4:49pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : With only a month to go before the Tonga General Election on November 27, the nomination of candidates will be held this week on October 23-24.
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  • Tuesday 21 October 2014 4:44pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : ‘Akilisi Pohiva paid $22,000 in legal costs to the Supreme Court yesterday, October 20 so that he can stand as a candidate for Tonga’s General Election on November 27, 2014.
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  • Monday 20 October 2014 10:00pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The PSA has withdrawn their demand for salary rise for all public servants but has stated that it will represent its demands to a newly elected government next year.
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  • Monday 20 October 2014 9:20pm
    Siosifa Isamau


    California, USA
    : Tongans are naturally built for Sumo, says Vava‘u bred Sumo wrestler, Siosifa 'Isama'u who represented Tonga in September at the 14th annual USA Sumo Open in Los Angeles, California. By Finau Fonua

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