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Tuesday 22 September 2015 4:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : When Japan’s Brave Blossoms had its sensational 34-32 victory over two-time Rugby World Cup champion South Africa in their opening match at Brighton, UK, on Saturday, 19 September it was the big Tongan forward ‘Amanaki Lelei Mafi who stood out by providing the winning pass that secured the biggest RWC upset so far. Mafi is credited with making the most metres and beating the most defenders of any Japanese forward, despite taking to the pitch only in the 45th minute.
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Tuesday 22 September 2015 3:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After a hard fought and physical encounter at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester on September 19, ‘Ikale Tahi have been defeated by Georgia 17-10 in their first 2015 Rugby World Cup match.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 21 September 2015 5:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister Hon ‘Akilisi Pohiva and the Public Service Association won their appeal against an initial court order to pay $20,000 each of security costs before their civil action against Tongasat can proceed. Premium content -
Monday 21 September 2015 5:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Appeal Court has dismissed an appeal by Hon ‘Etuate Lavulavu who was seeking trial by a jury for an election petition filed against him for alleged bribery and corrupt practices during his election campaign in November last year.1 comment Premium content -
Sunday 20 September 2015 3:51pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : I’m energised by the discussions last week at the 46th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Leaders have embraced an opportunity to tackle a range of important regional issues. There was deep engagement and robust debate. - Dame Taylor, Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum. Premium content -
Saturday 19 September 2015 5:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Rev. Dr Tevita Havea has been reappointed as the Chairman of the National Retirement Benefit Fund (NRBF) by the Minister of Finance, Dr ‘Aisake Eke, to lead the organisation for another three years as of 1 September 2015. Premium content -
Friday 18 September 2015 7:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Energy efficient lights and air conditioning units were today received by the Tonga government to help reduce the consumption of electricity. Premium content -
Friday 18 September 2015 4:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Handicraft entrepreneur and mother of six, Susitina Tesi (45) won the SPBD Business Woman of the Year Award this morning, Friday 18 September, for improving her family handicraft making business, using the South Pacific Business Development Microfinance program. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Friday 18 September 2015 11:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi team to meet the Georgian national rugby team tomorrow, 19 September at noon in Gloucester (Tonga time midnight Saturday) has been announced by the Team Manager Sioape Tu’iono and Head Coach Mana ‘Otai. Premium content -
Friday 18 September 2015 9:02am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tsunami Marine Warning for Tonga was cancelled this morning by the Tonga Meteorological Service. A tsunami generated during earthquakes in Chile yesterday no longer poses a threat to Tonga. -
Thursday 17 September 2015 6:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga remains on alert tonight during a Pacific tsunami watch, after a tsunami was generated off the coast of Chile earlier today. Tonga’s Chief Meteorological Officer ‘Ofa Fa’anunu said at 6:15pm that if the wave remains at its forecasted height of between .3 -1M as it approaches the Pacific islands, they will issue a marine warning later this evening. -
Thursday 17 September 2015 12:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A petition that called on Tonga’s government to “safeguard and preserve the Popua Sia for future generations and to find another site for housing developments,” was approved by Tonga’s parliament yesterday, September 16, and passed to government to action. “We will not lose it,” the Prime Minister Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva told the House. “We will cement it, preserve it, and landscape it.” From the House, by Pesi Fonua -
Wednesday 16 September 2015 7:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Paramatta 2 Blues, a women's rugby union team from Sydney visited Nuku'alofa and lost a friendly game to Tonga’s National Women's Rugby Team on Saturday, 12 September at Tailulu. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 September 2015 7:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Pacific artists and academics who study Pacific art will gather in Tonga for the Pacific Arts Association (Pacific Branch) 2015 conference, to be held at the Fa'onelua Conference Centre in Nuku'alofa, from 30 September to 3 October, 2015. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 September 2015 5:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Samuela Hafoka (33) has been charged with possession of cannabis, an illicit drug, that he allegedly tried to smuggle into cells at the Central Police Station. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 September 2015 5:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 58-year-old man died after being hit by a car outside Tufumahina Residence at Pea around 10:00pm on Tuesday, 15 September. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 September 2015 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The wholesale and retail prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas in Tongatapu and Vava‘u have dropped today, Wednesday 16 September. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 September 2015 5:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six young students who topped the written examination in 'Eua’s soroban competition on Thursday, 10 September will represent ‘Eua Schools at the National Competition in Nuku’alofa next year. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 September 2015 11:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Proceedings in the Tongan Parliament kicked off on a high note this morning, September 15, when the Prime Minister Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva told members he was concerned that government was being accused of taking a wild swing (fakanafala) on directors of six boards of public enterprises who were told to voluntarily resign. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 September 2015 6:37pm
: Went to Talamahu Markets to buy some tomatoes but was met with indifference or envy. ...People in Talamahu should lift their game or go home. - George Wolfgramm
