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Saturday 17 September 2022 1:24am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan flags will be flown half-mast on Monday 19 September, in respect of the State Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in London, United Kingdom, following a decree by the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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Friday 16 September 2022 5:10am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The search has been called off for two men and a teenager, who have been missing at sea for over two-weeks now, after their small boat sank between Niutoua and 'Eueiki. Six men were in the boat: two have survived, one died and three are missing. Premium content -
Thursday 15 September 2022 9:59am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Solar power for around 197 households on the small island of ‘Uiha in the Ha’apai Group, was tested this week marking an important transition from diesel to solar power generation, ahead of commissioning at the end of the month. The island's two villages, which had only six hours of electricity a day, now enjoy 24 hours a day of 100% renewable power. Premium content -
Thursday 15 September 2022 9:05am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Titali To’ia (39) was sentenced to three-years two-months imprisonment for possession of 3.33 grams of methamphetamine, after Police intercepted his vehicle in Havelu, Tongatapu. Premium content -
Thursday 15 September 2022 8:18am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Barefoot rugby in Tonga will welcome the distribution of 20,000 pairs of sports shoes to 30 high schools this week, along with sports equipment donated by the Auckland Blues in New Zealand, under the club's Best Foot Forward for Tonga initiative . -
Wednesday 14 September 2022 3:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Service of Commemoration for Queen Elizabeth II will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Nuku'alofa today, Wednesday 14 September at 6:00pm, with an open invitation to all who wish to attend the service. Meanwhile, a condolence book remains open this week in Nuku'alofa, at the British and New Zealand High Commission's offices. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 September 2022 7:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nesiasi Kamoto (49) was found guilty of discharging a a .22 rifle to intimidate his relatives, who were living at his tax allotment in Tofoa. He will be sentenced at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court. on 28 October. “This should be a salient reminder to owners and licensed holders how important it is to ensure safe and secure storage of firearms," said the judge. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 September 2022 7:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mele Teusiva ‘Amanaki was awarded $50,000 in damages by the Supreme Court, after winning a long and winding defamation lawsuit against Tonga Weekly newspaper and its former editor Faka'osi Maama, who published articles and a photograph on three occasions back in 2014. The Lord Chief Justice had no hesitation in finding that both defendants were actuated by malice. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 September 2022 6:48pm
Wellington, New Zealand : New Zealand has ended its traffic light system, which means international travellers will no longer need to be vaccinated to enter the country, and the mandatory COVID-19 testing is scrapped. -
Monday 12 September 2022 7:00pm
Cape Town, South Africa : Tonga's Rugby 7s squad made a good effort at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, South Africa when it reached the bowl’s semi-finals, after securing one win. -
Monday 12 September 2022 6:21pm
Foa, Ha'apai : Construction of nine ramps by communities in Foa, Ha‘apai, will improve access to community centres and schools for disabled people. The project was supported by the Australian Direct Aid Program with H.E. Rachel Moore marking the official completion at the Foa Health Centre on 9 September, 2022. Premium content -
Monday 12 September 2022 5:59pm
Pape'ete, Tahiti : Tonga was defeated 0-8 by host nation Tahiti, who performed a stunning second half second-half display, during the opening game of the Oceanic Football Confederation (OFC) U-19 Championship 2022, at Stade Pater on 9 September. Premium content -
Monday 12 September 2022 3:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King Tupou VI will attend the State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II to be held in London, United Kingdom, on Monday, 19 September. Premium content -
Saturday 10 September 2022 9:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Prisoner Piliote Uasike (26) was sentenced to three-years for possessing of 4.66 grams of methamphetamine, found on him. A repeat drug offender, he is already in prison serving time on other drugs offences. Premium content -
Saturday 10 September 2022 9:20am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men have been arrested in the seizure of counterfeit Tongan currency from a home at Popua this week. Tonga Police asked the public to report any fake currency in circulation. Premium content -
Saturday 10 September 2022 9:16am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala signed a condolence book in Nuku’alofa, on 9 September, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, in the United Kingdom yesterday. Premium content -
Friday 9 September 2022 7:21am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace announced this morning. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” the official royal.uk website announced on Thursday 8 September 2022 (UK time). The Union flag on top of the Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast at 18:30 BST (6:30am Friday, Tonga time). -
Thursday 8 September 2022 7:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Volcanic activity reported from submarine vents on Fonualei Island on 2 September is normal activity and there is no alarm or threat, says Tonga Geological Services, after discolouration of the sea on the coast of the island, situated 75km NNW of Vava’u, was reported by marine biologists mapping the area last week. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2022 7:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The search continues for two men and a teenager, who have been missing for over a week now, after their small sank between Niutoua and 'Eueiki. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2022 2:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Construction is well underway for people whose homes were impacted by the 15 January volcanic eruption and tsunami disaster. The Government of Tonga is constructing new homes at Popua, Sopu, Masilamea, Matatoa in Tongatapu and Ta’anga in ‘Eua. Premium content
