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Monday 7 August 2023 7:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A total of 58 seismic events were recorded within Tonga’s region, in the month of July compared to 155 seismic events in June, the Tonga Geohazards team reported today.
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Friday 4 August 2023 11:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'Ikale Tahi will take on Manu Samoa tomorrow, 5 August at Apia Park, Samoa. Premium content -
Friday 4 August 2023 11:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new dialysis centre under construction in Tonga, is expected to be completed in April next year, the Minister of Health, Hon Dr Saia Piukala, said today. There are about 50 patients in Tonga who urgently need the dialysis treatment and they will be the first to get treatments, when the dialysis centre opens, he told a media briefing at the Prime Minister's Office. Premium content -
Friday 4 August 2023 10:58pm
Cape Town, South Africa : The Tongan Tala lost to Malawi Queens in a tight clash at the Netball World Cup, yesterday 3 August, in Cape Town, South Africa. -
Friday 4 August 2023 2:06am
Olongapo, Philippines : A Tongan LDS Missionary, Papa Fe’iloaki (22) died on 29 July 2023 shortly after being admitted to a hospital while serving his mission at Olongapo, Philippines. Premium content -
Wednesday 2 August 2023 6:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is experiencing unusual cold weather, with cool days and cooler nights, and local people are trying to keep warm. Sunday's 9.3°C at Lapaha was close to the national record low of 8.7°C experienced in 1994. -
Wednesday 2 August 2023 2:43pm
Cape Town, South Africa : The Tongan Tala secured a well-deserved second Pool F win against the Scottish Thistles (55-47) thanks to a 92% finishing accuracy compared to the Thistles’ 75%. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 August 2023 9:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nelson Siulangapo (35) who pleaded guilty to five different charges, including possession of the illicit drugs methamphetamine and cannabis, drugs utensils, an unlicensed .22 rifle and unlicensed ammunition, was convicted and sentenced to five years and three months imprisonment. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 August 2023 8:37pm
Cape Town, South Africa : The Tonga Tala suffered their second defeat in the pool matches of the Netball World Cup, losing to England’s Vitality Roses (72-46) yesterday, 31 July. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 August 2023 5:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 51 year old woman from Haveluloto who collapsed at the Talamahu Market and was involved in a road accident while she was being rushed to hospital, died from her medical condition, Tonga Police reported today. Premium content -
Monday 31 July 2023 7:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : FIFA President Mr Gianni Infantino met Tonga's Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku in Nuku'alofa today to discuss FIFA’s strategies in Tonga - including a new $8 million stadium project and training academies for Tongatapu and the outer islands. Premium content -
Monday 31 July 2023 5:51pm
Cape Town, South Africa : The Tonga Talas won their World Cup debut match when they beat the Fiji Pearls (56-51) on 28 July in Cape Town, South Africa. Premium content -
Monday 31 July 2023 4:40pm
Osaka Prefecture, Japan : Japan’s Brave Blossoms defeated the ‘Ikale Tahi 21 – 16 in a highly contested match in the city of Higashiosaka on 29 July. Premium content -
Friday 28 July 2023 10:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Supreme Court of Tonga has ruled in favour of a civil claim brought by the Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs against the Public Service Commission, who unlawfully initiated serious disciplinary action against her. In his ruling the Lord Chief Justice Whitten KC. considered that there were many problems with the regulations - saying the wording in some regulations is "nonsensical". He also said the PSC was in breach of a requirement to appoint a CEO for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Premium content -
Friday 28 July 2023 8:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Feleti Ulakai, who challenged the election of People's Representative Piveni Piukala last year, has lost an appeal against the dismissal of his petition by the Supreme Court of Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 28 July 2023 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Chinese Navy Hospital Ship, the Peace Ark docked at Vuna Wharf to a welcoming fanfare this morning, 28 July. Hon. Hu'akavameiliku urged the Tongan public to use the free services [starting from Monday] on the ship. The PMO said that the Ministry of Health is in close collaboration with the ship in organizing Chinese medical teams designated to village health centres, while a helicopter team is assigned to dispatch immediate medical cases in the outer islands. A medical team will also be visiting Primary and Secondary Schools for educational exchanges. -
Friday 28 July 2023 5:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new hospital for Vava'u and a new nursing school at Vaiola Hospital in Tongatapu, are two big health initiatives, planned by government under its new budget, the Prime Minister Hon Hu’akavameiliku said today. He expects financial aid from foreign donor partners will help to cover the government's $31 million budget deficit for the financial year. -
Friday 28 July 2023 11:39am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new book of memories was launched to mark the Tonga High School 75th Diamond Jubilee recently. Called Road to ‘Faa’imata – 75th Anniversary’ the work is a collection of history and stories of ex-students of Tonga High School. -
Thursday 27 July 2023 11:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 5.8 magnitude (Mw) earthquake was felt by the people of Niuatoputapu at 1:29pm today, 27 July. There was no tsunami threat or damage. Last month there were 155 seismic events over 4Mw in the Tonga region. -
Thursday 27 July 2023 11:01pm
Niuatoputapu, Tonga : King Tupou VI commissioned a new mini-grid generation system and network distribution on Niuatoputapu today, 27 July. The system will deliver clean, reliable, and efficient electricity supply to the people of Niuatoputapu, as well as 100 kilowatts of standby thermal power to ensure continued supply of energy during inclement weather.
