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Saturday 8 July 2017 7:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Flying Fijians narrowly defeated the ‘Ikale Tahi 14 – 10 today in a hard fought match at Teufaiva Stadium. The ‘Ikale Tahi crossed the Fijian try line in extra-time to an uproarious crowd, but jubliation was short-lived as the referee disallowed the try and ordered a 5 metre scrum to Fiji. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Eleanor Gee. -
Saturday 8 July 2017 11:21am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ophelia Kitiliti Kava (23) was crowned Miss Heilala 2017 early this morning Saturday 8 July, at the Miss Heilala Ball held at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. The Auckland receptionist entered the contest as Miss Apraxus New Zealand.
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Friday 7 July 2017 11:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Government has announced further funding to the Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) in support of the ‘Ikale Tahi. The new allowance follows last week’s allowance. Premium content -
Friday 7 July 2017 11:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Ikale Tahi coach Toutai Kefu is sizing up the Flying Fijians ahead of tomorrow's match at Teufaiva Stadium. “Our aim is to be more physical for longer periods and to play smarter,” he said today. By Eleanor Gee. Premium content -
Friday 7 July 2017 5:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Flying Fijians were in high spirits and looking relaxed at the captain’s run session at Teufaiva Stadium this morning, 7 July. Coach John McKee told Matangi Tonga the team is ready for tomorrow’s game against the ‘Ikale Tahi in Nuku'alofa. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Friday 7 July 2017 3:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Creative and dramatic island creations and colourful sarongs were showcased last night 6 July, during the final judging events of the 2017 Miss Heilala Pageant, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Thursday 6 July 2017 11:27pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : The four-days celebration of HM King Tupou VI’s 58th birthday began on 4 July in Neiafu, Vava’u with a military parade and luncheon on July 4 and a Royal Cruise to Ovaka Island on July 5. Photos by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Thursday 6 July 2017 6:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby Union have announced the official ‘Ikale Tahi team list for this Saturday’s game against Fiji at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 6 July 2017 5:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s traditional dancing and costumes were on show at the Miss Heilala Tau’olunga contest on Wednesday night, 5 July at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 6 July 2017 5:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fifty-six people were arrested and charged with drinking alcohol and being disorderly in public places, mainly in central Nuku'alofa, during the Heilala Festival weekend from Friday, June 30 to Saturday, July 1. Premium content -
Thursday 6 July 2017 2:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A roof top solar system at the Prince Wellington Ngu Hospital, Vava'u, was officially inaugurated on July 3 by Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala. -
Wednesday 5 July 2017 6:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Government's $382.4 million pa'anga budget appropriation was assented by King Tupou VI today, July 5. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 July 2017 5:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Sixteen contestants in the Miss Heilala Pageant cheered up a full crowd at Queen Salote Memorial Hall on Tuesday night, July 4, with their talent show, the second judging event in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 4 July 2017 7:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Contestants in this year’s Miss Heilala Pageant looked radiant on Tuesday, July 4 a public holiday for the King’s birthday as they paraded on colourful floats through central Nuku’alofa. -
Monday 3 July 2017 10:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police's final contingent to the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) returned to Tonga when the 14-years regional peacekeeping mission ended on 30 June in Honiara. Premium content -
Monday 3 July 2017 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 175th Anniversary of the Catholic Church in Tonga on Sunday, July 2 was celebrated with a mass led by HE Cardinal Mafi at Pangaimotu Island, the site of a white cross that marks the first mass held on July 2, 1842. Premium content -
Monday 3 July 2017 5:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : World Aquatics Day was celebrated at Fua’amotu Beach by residents of Pelehake Village with a barbeque after completing a six-week Learn to Swim Program, which also trained five swimming teachers under the same program. Premium content -
Saturday 1 July 2017 7:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi defeated Manu Samoa 30 – 26 today at Teufaiva Stadium, winning their first home game in Tonga since 2009. The dramatic encounter saw a thrilling end with the ‘Ikale Tahi preventing a Samoan try during extra-time to win the game. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Eleanor Gee. -
Friday 30 June 2017 10:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s ‘Ikale Tahi and the Manu Samoa meet on Saturday, July 1 at Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium, in what should be a tough match for both sides, but many "Ikale Tahi players are fulfilling a dream of playing a test match at home. Premium content -
Friday 30 June 2017 7:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI on 22 June 2017 appointed three new "Law Lords". Mrs Linda Simiki Folaumoetu’i (Tonga's first woman Law Lord), Mr Michael Dishington Scott K.C. and Mr Tu’inukutavake Barron Afeaki become members of two standing committees of the Privy Council. Premium content
