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Saturday 5 April 2025 10:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Salesi Fa’aoa (33) was found guilty of receiving stolen timber valued at around $35,572 from T Construction Company, in a judgement in the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa, on 26 March. Two co-accused also pleaded guilty. Lord Chief Justice Bishop also ordered a police inquiry into Fa’aoa's allegations of police misconduct.
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Friday 4 April 2025 10:07pm
Nuku'alofa. Tonga : Tonga secondary schools, supported by TongaHealth, are promoting a healthy, drugs-free and safe environment for the 2025 “TongaHealth Secondary Schools Athletic Sports Competition” to be held next week from 7-11 April at the Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Friday 4 April 2025 8:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A power tariff increase of 8.31 seniti per kWh (kilowatt hour) approved by Energy Commission came into effect on 1 April 2025. This is a 9.29% Increase from the last quarter (Jan – Mar 2025) when the power tariff was 89.47seniti per kWh. The new electricity tariff for Tonga is therefore 97.78 seniti per kWh. Totongi ‘uhila ‘o kamata ‘i he ‘Aho 1 ‘Epeleli 2025: Kuo tali ‘e he kau Komisiona Ma’u’anga Ivi ke fakahoko atu ‘a e hiki ‘a e totongi ‘uhila ‘aki ‘a e seniti ‘e 8.31 ki he kWh. -
Thursday 3 April 2025 9:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about a rising influenza outbreak in Tonga, affecting everyone from newborns to the elderly. The flu is caused by a virus, with "Influenza B" being the most common type identified in the current outbreak.. Premium content -
Thursday 3 April 2025 8:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tapi Panuve (44) is serving seven months in prison for several charges including possession of 1.45 grams of methamphetamine in Longolongo last year. He was sentenced on 31 March in the Magistrate's Court in Fasi. Premium content -
Thursday 3 April 2025 6:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : SPBD Microfinance, the leading microfinance network dedicated to empowering women microentrepreneurs across the South Pacific. SPBD Microfinance (Tonga) Ltd. proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey. The organization has disbursed a total of TOP $250 million in loans since its inception in 2009, evidence of its commitment to fostering economic development in the country. -
Wednesday 2 April 2025 10:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mrs. Loupua Pahulu-Kuli, was appointed as the Chief Magistrate in Tonga, effective on Friday 28 March, becoming the first woman and the youngest appointee to hold the position. Premium content -
Wednesday 2 April 2025 10:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Motekiai Taufahema (48) was found guilty of two offences after he threw a machete, which injured a man in a confrontation outside his home in Navutoka. Police found drugs utensils inside the home. Premium content -
Wednesday 2 April 2025 7:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Atunaisa Fa’uhiva (32) received a fully suspended sentence of 16 months imprisonment for the possession of a loaded .22 rifle, ammunition without a licence, and illicit drugs, including dried cannabis seeds, in Neiafu, Vava’u. The Lord Chief Justice emphasized that the courts in Tonga must prevent conduct that could lead to a surge in criminality involving lethal weapons. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 April 2025 10:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 49-year-old driver died in Fungamisi, Vava'u, after his vehicle collided with another. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 April 2025 10:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tevita Fetu’u (27) received a suspended sentence for causing serious bodily harm when he fractured a 25-year-old man’s jaw in an assault at a bar in Vava’u. The judge ordered that for the next 12 months he must not enter licensed premises or a bar and must not during that period drink in public. He advised the accused to give up alcohol altogether because “it seems you are unable to control yourself.” Premium content -
Tuesday 1 April 2025 9:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The new petroleum prices for April, were approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA), effective today, 1 April 2025. Wholesale prices for petrol, kerosene, and diesel prices will decrease. Retail diesel price will decrease, while retail prices of petrol and kerosene for Tongatapu will remain unchanged. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 April 2025 9:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lulutai Airlines has chartered a Saab 340 aircraft from Air Chathams, including its own crew at a fixed price, to operate 12 flights a week between Tongatapu and Vava’u. Premium content -
Monday 31 March 2025 7:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A medivac flight on Sunday airlifted a critically ill teenager from Niuatoputapu to Tongatapu for emergency treatment at Vaiola Hospital yesterday, 30 March 2025, after the Niuatoputapu health service was running out of oxygen. Premium content -
Monday 31 March 2025 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Following this morning's magnitude 7 earthquake, Nomuka Island in Ha'apai experienced a temporary disruption to both electricity and communications. Nomuka Town Officer, 'Elenoa Moala, told to Matangi Tonga that these services were restored within half an hour after the earthquake. Premium content -
Monday 31 March 2025 6:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At least 3000 to 4000 people swiftly evacuated from the Nuku'alofa coastal areas to evacuation centres and inland areas in Tongatapu after the tsunami warning was issued last night, likely influenced by lessons learned from the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai event, said NDRMO Director, Mr. Mafua Maka. "Many families quickly moved inland, with some parking in safer, higher areas and staying in their vehicles." Premium content -
Monday 31 March 2025 1:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Legislative Assembly resumed its 2024-2025 session this morning, but before they got down to parliamentary business, exhausted members talked about the strong 7.0 M earthquake that shook Tonga at 1:18am and kept them awake during the night. In an emergency operation, Police had helped to move people away from coastlines in Tongatapu, Vava’u and Ha’apai. Premium content -
Monday 31 March 2025 7:41am
Nuku'alofa, : A strong magnitude 7.0 magnitude earthquake was felt in Tonga early this morning at 1:18 am triggering a tsunami warning and evacuation alert for people in coastal areas. In the capital, civil defence sirens woke families. Some people on coastal areas evacuated inland and to higher ground where they stayed during early hours of the morning. -
Friday 28 March 2025 6:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kisina Neiufi (33) who is already serving four and half years imprisonment for previous drug offences, received an additional 30 months for possession of 13.68 grams of methamphetamine seized last year. Premium content -
Friday 28 March 2025 6:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Siosiua Savieti (22) is serving four years six months imprisonment for charges that included 127.07 grams of methamphetamine. While his co-accused Mavae Fonokalafi (19) is serving two years and six months for possession of 24.54 grams seized at a home in Talafo’ou last year. Premium content
