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Monday 2 September 2019 6:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s hockey team has been training hard in preparation for the upcoming Oceania Hockey5s Tournament, where they will take on other Pacific countries in Rockhampton, Australia, from 4-8 September. By Eleanor Gee
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Saturday 31 August 2019 5:56am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's ailing Prime Minister Hon. 'Akilisi Pohiva (78) has a paramount concern: the succession of his leadership. He now faces opposition to the government he has headed since the elections of November 2014. There is rivalry and turmoil. He feels challenged. The reform is not what he imagined. He warns of clashes. Matangi Tonga Editor, Pesi Fonua talks to the Prime Minister about why, nine years after the reform, the PM remains at odds with the new system that parliament voted for in 2009. -
Friday 30 August 2019 11:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A heavy ‘warm up’ game is expected by both the ‘Ikale Tahi and Flying Fijians at Eden Park stadium in Auckland, ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup next month. Fiji coach John McKee stated this week that he had told his players to “stand up” against the physicality of the ‘Ikale Tahi. Premium content -
Friday 30 August 2019 6:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Head of Tonga Police Drug Enforcement Taskforce, Detective Acting Superintendent Halatoa Taufa was recognized for his leadership and commitment, when he received a prestigious award at the 48th Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Conference. Halatoa's work with the Drugs taskforce has helped to reduce serious crimes in Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 30 August 2019 6:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 24-year-old man from Ha’ateiho crashed into a power pole on Taufa’ahau Road at Fanga on August 30, resulting in a temporary power outage to the area. Premium content -
Friday 30 August 2019 6:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Supreme Court has rejected an application by ‘Etuate Lavulavu to have a separate trial from his wife ‘Akosita Lavulavu on forgery charges. Premium content -
Thursday 29 August 2019 10:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The three men accused in the seizure of ten illegal firearms and more than 20,000 live bullets allegedly smuggled through shipments from the United States, had their case adjourned to October at the Magistrate's Court in Vava'u. Premium content -
Thursday 29 August 2019 10:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The forgery trial against a current People’s Representative to Parliament ‘Akosita Lavulavu, and her husband, a former Cabinet Minister, ‘Etuate Lavulavu is now set for 2020. Premium content -
Thursday 29 August 2019 10:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A second regional workshop by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and its partners is being held in Nuku'alofa from August 28-30 aimed to find practical ways to combat Non Communicable Diseases. Premium content -
Thursday 29 August 2019 9:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is being taught to Tongan students this week in workshops conducted by Sydney based Japanese artist, Midori Furze, in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 August 2019 7:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s second session of the Court of Appeal will preside over five appeals, starting on September 2 in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 August 2019 8:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Cash seized by Tonga Police during a search of Sione Filipe Jr's home in relation to a bribery allegation in July, was ordered to be returned to him by the Supreme Court on August 23. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 August 2019 6:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A large pumice raft is slowly drifting in the Pacific Ocean believed to be the result of an underwater volcano eruption in early August near Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 August 2019 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tafini Tongia (49) was the driver who died after his vehicle crashed vehicle into a tree on August 23 at Ta’anea. Premium content -
Monday 26 August 2019 6:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Malia Kolokiloloma Fanua was sentenced to three years imprisonment (which was fully suspended) for forging her exam results, while studying at the University of the South Pacific Tonga campus in 2017. Hon Mr Justice Laki Niu during sentencing on August 20, said the accused had shamed not only herself but also her family and the Tonga Police. Premium content -
Monday 26 August 2019 6:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 49-year-old man died on Friday, August 23 after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a tree at Ta'anea. Premium content -
Monday 26 August 2019 6:19pm
Pago Pago, American Samoa : Students in American Samoa can now learn from University of Hawaii (UH) lecturers through 3D holograms beamed live into classrooms in real time at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) HoloCampus, in a programme launched last week. Premium content -
Saturday 24 August 2019 10:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi team put off a tough Western Force outfit securing the game in very wet conditions with a 19-15 win at Teufaiva Stadium today, 24 August. -
Saturday 24 August 2019 1:16am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Last minute, below-the-belt fees imposed on local journalists for so-called “media rights” to cover the 'Ikale Tahi's home rugby match at the Teufaiva Stadium tomorrow, will further deplete the waning popularity of Rugby Union in Tonga. By Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Friday 23 August 2019 11:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Ikale Tahi coach, Toutai Kefu has named the final squad to take on the Western Force at Teufaiva Stadium tomorrow, Saturday 24 August. Premium content
