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Tuesday 15 October 2019 12:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An intermittent smoke eruption towering to 15,000-17000ft above the summit of the Metis Shoal Volcano, Ha'apai, this morning, has an increased likelihood of eruption, with an aviation VONA alert now increased to Orange, the Tonga Meteorological Service advised at 10:20am. -
Monday 14 October 2019 6:34pm
Princeton, USA : “This is all wrong!” These words begin the most powerful four-minute speech I have ever heard. They were spoken by Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenage climate activist, at the United Nations Climate Action Summit last month, and followed a week of climate strikes and marches attended by an estimated six million people. Can young people really wake the world to the urgency of changing direction? By Peter Singer -
Monday 14 October 2019 5:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The three men charged in the murder of a 35-year-old returning fruit picker at Holonga appeared at the Magistrate’s Court in Mu’a on October 9.
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Monday 14 October 2019 5:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The case against five men charged with the murder of Sione Feimoefiafi (49) in the Nuku'alofa CBD in February this year has been adjourned to October 21. Premium content -
Monday 14 October 2019 5:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi finished their Rugby World Cup campaign on a positive note with a 31 – 19 victory over the United States at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka, Japan on Sunday. In a scrappy contest, the ‘Ikale Tahi came close to scoring numerous tries that were botched by tackles and over-thrown passes. Premium content -
Saturday 12 October 2019 5:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : “We look forward to the day when the death penalty is removed from Tonga’s laws,” said a former Tongan Police officer Siueli ‘Eleni Mone, who was present at Tonga's last execution in 1982. On October 10 she joined a discussion with the Australian and New Zealand High Commissioners to Tonga who are encouraging modern states to abolish the death penalty.1 comment Premium content -
Saturday 12 October 2019 9:06am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Supreme Court ruling will be delivered on October 25 on an application by Lord Tu‘ivakano to strike out nine of the 15 charges against him, relating to the issuance of Tongan passports. Premium content -
Saturday 12 October 2019 8:08am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Climate change dialogue and increased women's representation in Parliament were two topics of debate for 27 young women who conducted a mock parliament session as part of a second Girls Takeover Parliament program on October 11. Premium content -
Friday 11 October 2019 6:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi will play their final game of the World Cup against the United States this weekend, on sunday 13 October. Premium content -
Friday 11 October 2019 6:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tonga Invitational XIII rugby league team including players such as Jason Taumalolo and Andrew Fifita, will face Great Britain on 26 October in Hamilton, and Australia on 2 November in Auckland. Premium content -
Friday 11 October 2019 6:16pm
Kolovai, Tongatapu : “Today’s readers are tomorrow’s leaders,” Kolovai students noted at the opening of the new Kolovai Community Public Library this afternoon, among speakers who praised facility where every book opens windows to the world.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 11 October 2019 4:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Takuilau College hosted celebrations for International Day of Girl Child today, 11 October, under the theme “Girls Force: Unscripted and Unstoppable.” Premium content -
Thursday 10 October 2019 8:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's new Prime Minister, Hon. Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa announced his new 12-members Cabinet this afternoon, 10 October 2019. He has retained only three Ministers from the previous government of the late 'Akilisi Pohiva. The 12 member Cabinet includes two women and three nobles. Premium content -
Thursday 10 October 2019 7:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Alifeleti Katoa (44) was acquitted of possession of methamphetamine by a Supreme Court judge, after the Crown failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt the charge against him. Premium content -
Wednesday 9 October 2019 6:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s postal service was established in 1887 and today Tonga Post, along with postal services worldwide, celebrated World Post Day, 9 October, to highlight their work and its contribution to social and economic development. Premium content -
Wednesday 9 October 2019 6:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The illicit drugs case against Sione Filipe Jr has been adjourned again to November 18 at the Fasi Magistrate's Court. Premium content -
Wednesday 9 October 2019 6:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fanaafe Misifane (35) died after he was allegedly assaulted with metal rods on the head, at Holonga on Sunday, October 6. Three men in their early 20s have been arrested and charged with his murder. Premium content -
Tuesday 8 October 2019 9:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The October Fishing Competition of the Nuku’alofa Fishing Club ended with a few surprises. The heaviest catch of the day, half-a-marlin weighing 69kg caught by Charles Sullivan on the boat Taipuha, could not be entered in the competition after a shark snapped off its tail.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 8 October 2019 7:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King Tupou VI this afternoon, 8 October presented Tonga’s newly elected Prime Minister, Hon. Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa with a Royal Warrants of Appointment. Premium content -
Tuesday 8 October 2019 7:09pm
Nuku‘alofa, Tonga : There are many different ways of being Tongan, say creative sisters Vea and Emily Mafile'o, in Nuku‘alofa today, talking about their work in photography and film making and what it means for young people of Tongan heritage to grow up in New Zealand. The sisters are part of two interesting events open to the public this week in Nuku‘alofa. Together, the Ancient Futures Symposium and Nuku'alofa Film Festival are featuring an unprecedented number of artistic and creative events to be held at the Tanoa Hotel. By Mary Lyn Fonua. Premium content
