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Tuesday 22 June 2021 7:57pm
Marlborough, New Zealand : Tongan Seasonal Worker, Hiko Lynch (23) of Holonga in Tongatapu died on early Sunday morning, June 20 after he was allegedly stabbed in Blenheim, Marlborough. Two men have been jointly charged with his murder.
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Tuesday 22 June 2021 7:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tailoni Mafi (39) was today jailed for 22-months for serious housebreaking and serious indecent assault committed on a young woman, who was asleep at her home in Tongatapu. In court the offender was described as “a dangerous person”. Premium content -
Tuesday 22 June 2021 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A NZD$18 million Arrangement was signed by the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Georgina Roberts and Forum Fisheries Agency Director General, Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen in Honiara, Solomon Island on Friday, 18 June. Premium content -
Tuesday 22 June 2021 7:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A New Zealand grant of $30,000 pa’anga to plan the phase out of single use plastics was provided to Tonga today, 22 June. Premium content -
Tuesday 22 June 2021 1:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Sevens rugby team failed to qualify for the Olympics at the repecharge tournament held on 19-20 June in Monaco. However, three Tongan players who played at the tournament have completed switching international allegiance to be able to play for Tonga's national fifteen-a-side team, 'Ikale Tahi. Premium content -
Monday 21 June 2021 5:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three repatriation flights are on schedule to arrive in Tonga this month, including a chartered flight from Vanuatu on June 22 to take seasonal workers to Australia. Premium content -
Monday 21 June 2021 5:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kalatoni Kaufusi (59) was sentenced to eight-months imprisonment for possession of 0.12 grams of methamphetamine, seized by Tonga Police who received information that he was selling the illicit drug at Fanga. Premium content -
Sunday 20 June 2021 9:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As we are heading for a General Election in November, Tonga's fourth election since 2010, it is logical to look back at how our new system of government has been in operation since the Democratisation Reform Program was introduced in 2010 - over a decade ago. Premium content -
Friday 18 June 2021 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Former All Blacks, Malakai Fekitoa will lead Tonga Sevens Rugby team as captain in next week’s Olympic Sevens qualifying tournament in Monaco, with vice captains Alaska Taufa and David Halaifonua. Premium content -
Friday 18 June 2021 6:38pm
Auckland, New Zealand : ‘Ikale Tahi Head Coach, Toutai Kefu, has announced his squad, including 15 debutants, for the Rugby World Cup qualifying matches against the Lapaki Samoa, as well as the 'warm up' match against the All Blacks in July. Premium content -
Friday 18 June 2021 6:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Sesilia Uaisele (29) was sentenced to three-months imprisonment for possession of 0.02 grams of methamphetamine, seized in a vehicle at a bus station in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 17 June 2021 9:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new anti-corruption course focusing on Pacific Island countries was launched virtually by the University of the South Pacific in partnership with the United Nations Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Project (UN-PRAC) on 16 June. Premium content -
Thursday 17 June 2021 7:17pm
Suva, Fiji : Fiji has reported 1,043 active COVID-19 cases currently in isolation, including the 121 new cases confirmed yesterday, 16 June, according to its Ministry of Health and Medical Services.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 17 June 2021 12:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The convicted Minister of Infrastructure and Tourism ‘Akosita Lavulavu (36) is on leave until the conclusion of her legal proceedings, the Prime Minister’s Office announced this morning. 'Akosita and her husband 'Etuate (62) are to be sentenced on July 2, after they were found guilty of obtaining over $500,000 pa'anga by false pretences from a TVET education fund. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 June 2021 8:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New Zealand’s pledge of 4,800 doses of Astra Zeneca vaccine for Tonga arrived at Fua’amotu International Airport today, 16 June. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 June 2021 8:29pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Former All Blacks star, Malakai Fekitoa is super excited to play for Tonga at the World Rugby Sevens Repecharge tournament held on 19 and 20 June in Monaco. -
Wednesday 16 June 2021 7:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : China has provided RMB 70 million ( about $24.5 million pa'anga) to Tonga under an agreement on economic and technical cooperation, to fund priority projects agreed to by both governments. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 June 2021 7:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fale’one Sitiveni Hafoka (23) was sentenced to one-year eight-months imprisonment for causing serious bodily harm to a 20-year-old victim, whom he injured with a coward's punch to the face, breaking his jaw. He underwent surgery to have his teeth removed and his jaws aligned with wire. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 June 2021 7:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Toakase Kau (31) was sentenced to six-months imprisonment for possession of 0.92 grams of methamphetamine and 0.94 grams of cannabis. The illicit drugs were seized in car where she was a passenger. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 June 2021 7:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King Tupou VI today commissioned the Fangatā Military Camp of His Majesty's Armed Forces in 'Eua, constructed under a Defence Cooperation Program between the governments of Tonga and Australia. Premium content
