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Tuesday 5 November 2024 10:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan culture, friendly locals, natural sites and plentiful BBQ, were listed among the “most appealing aspects” of Tonga in a survey of international visitors released by the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) this week. But the least appealing for visitors is fierce dogs and the littering. -
Sunday 3 November 2024 11:56pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Four Tongan RSE workers who were badly injured in a bus crash, after arriving in New Zealand this morning, Sunday, remain in hospital tonight. Twelve of the 32 workers on the bus were treated for injuries, and eight were discharged. Many came from Foa, in Ha'apai.
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Sunday 3 November 2024 11:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 29-year-old woman from Nukuleka lost her life this morning, and two passengers were critically injured, when a vehicle collided with a power pole on Vuna Road at Touliki, Nuku'alofa. Two other passengers escaped with minor injuries. Premium content -
Saturday 2 November 2024 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 28-year-old male from Haveluloto drowned while out spearfishing with a group at a beach at Ha'ateiho on Monday, Tonga Police reported. Premium content -
Friday 1 November 2024 7:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mr. James P. Panuve was officially appointed as Israel’s first Honorary Consul to Tonga, in Nuku’alofa, this week. Premium content -
Friday 1 November 2024 7:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Scott Westbury from New Zealand has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tonga Power Ltd. Premium content -
Friday 1 November 2024 7:23pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the World Bank launched a handbook to strengthen coastal State enforcement of fisheries law in the Pacific region, today, at the FFA Headquarters in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Premium content -
Friday 1 November 2024 7:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has two new Fire Commanders, with the promotions of AFC Sione Lavaka and AFC Vika Unga-Martinez, Tonga Fire and Emergencies Services announced today. Premium content -
Thursday 31 October 2024 10:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Farewell Parade was held by Tonga Police today for Superintendent Siaosi Paseka who is retiring after 37 years of service. He was celebrated by the police force and police partners from Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Police, families and friends at the Tonga Police College, in Longolongo. Premium content -
Thursday 31 October 2024 7:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A couple, Tomu (51) and Ma’ata Pouono (47) were found guilty of possession of 0.12 grams of methamphetamine and 7.55 grams of cannabis at their residence in Lapaha in 2023. Premium content -
Thursday 31 October 2024 7:45pm
Fua'amotu, Tongatapu : In October 2024 Air Terminal Services (Tonga) Limited (ATS) was entered onto the International Air Transport Association’s register as having completed and achieved the highest available award being the IATA Safety Audit Ground Operations certificate (ISAGO). Mr Rene de Boer of the Netherlands, head of one of three international agencies for ISAGO, conducted the audit of ATS in March this year, and presented the certificate to ATS. -
Thursday 31 October 2024 2:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three women and a young child were rescued from a sinking boat yesterday afternoon, in Ha'apai, over six hours after the boat from Kotu island got into difficulties at sea. The skipper of the sinking boat swam to the island of Lofanga and a rescue was mounted to save the passengers before nightfall. Premium content -
Thursday 31 October 2024 10:20am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A man who was selling methamphetamine and cannabis from a car in Vaini, Harris Satini (48), was convicted on charges relating to the possession of illicit drugs. Two others were convicted on charges relating to possession of illicit drugs. Premium content -
Thursday 31 October 2024 9:28am
Nadi, Fiji : Tourism, climate, and conservation practitioners gathered in Nadi, Fiji, in a Building Island Climate Resilience and Sustainable Tourism workshop, to share experiences and develop practices aimed at building climate resilience in the sustainable and regenerative tourism sector. Premium content -
Wednesday 30 October 2024 10:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Petroleum prices have dropped since 18 October, and will remain through November, as approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA). The monthly average product prices dropped for the third consecutive month, down approximately 8% in September. Premium content -
Wednesday 30 October 2024 10:08pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : A state-of-the-art design for a new Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC) was unveiled at the Pacific Island Forum Agency (FFA) headquarters in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on 25 October 2024. Premium content -
Wednesday 30 October 2024 4:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Sosefo Vai Mafi (20) is serving three years and three months in prison for causing grievous bodily harm to Tone Fatongiatau (28) when he repeatedly punched him on the face, causing him to fall and hit his head on a cement floor, causing a fracture to his skull. Premium content -
Wednesday 30 October 2024 7:32am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A local company, Air Terminal Services (Tonga) Ltd. this month achieved its ground safety registration with IATA – becoming one of only two ground handlers in the Pacific islands to meet the standards required by the international aviation association. ATS (Tonga) holds ground handling contracts with all international carriers into Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 29 October 2024 7:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A man accused of the theft of a tractor and other items from Mosese Uele in March this year, was found not guilty after a trial at the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa, after the Prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt the charge. Premium content -
Monday 28 October 2024 10:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Commonwealth countries adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration for One Resilient Common Future, which calls on all 56 Commonwealth nations to protect and restore the ocean in the face of severe climate change, pollution, and impacts related to over-exploitation.
