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  • Wednesday 9 July 2014 8:47pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : HM King Tupou VI this week bestowed two honorary titles: Viliami Sione Ngu Tuku'aho with the title Serene Highness Prince Tu'ipelehake; and Lord Kalaniuvalu Fotofili with the title Serene Highness Prince Kalaniuvalu.
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  • Wednesday 9 July 2014 6:12pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Hon Justice Cato sentenced Police Inspector Kelepi Hala'ufia to 11 years and Police Constable Salesi Maile to nine years in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court this morning, 9 July.
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  • Tuesday 8 July 2014 5:10pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Colourful sarong wear and talent performances by seven Miss Heilala contestants wowed a large crowd during the pageant’s first night of competition last night, 7 July at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall.
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  • Tuesday 8 July 2014 4:36pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Tongan government has committed $1.5 Million US dollars to a regional fight against “invasive species” which are a threat to native species.
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  • Monday 7 July 2014 9:08pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The One Tonga choral night filled the Queen Salote Memorial Hall with music last night, 8 June, as 13 singing groups from various Christian denominations presented “Glorifing God in Song".
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  • Saturday 5 July 2014 9:38pm


    Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
    : Seven contestants for the Miss Heilala crown 2014-15 met today for the Pageant orientation at Joe's Kahana Lagoon in Nuku‘alofa.
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  • Saturday 5 July 2014 8:08pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Rev Fr Dave Mulllins, a name that is synonymous with the development of rugby and sports in Tonga, was a guest of honor at a reception hosted by the 2019 Pacific Games Organizing Committee on Friday evening, 4 July at Davina House, Ma'ufanga.
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  • Saturday 5 July 2014 5:15pm


    Neiafu, Vava‘u
    : HM King Tupou VI inspected a Military Parade at the Mala'e Fangatongo, Neiafu, yesterday July 4 during the King's Birthday celebrations in Vava‘u. Photos by Lisa Molloy
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  • Saturday 5 July 2014 4:33pm


    Neiafu, Vava‘u
    : Miss Tu‘i Vava‘u 2014 is Laneta Guttenbeil Ha‘unga, sponsored by Miss Jack Guttenbeil Store. Photos by Lisa Molloy.
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  • Friday 4 July 2014 5:56pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : It was party time in central Nuku'alofa last night, 3 June to mark the beginning of the 2014 Heilala Festival.
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  • Thursday 3 July 2014 5:51pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Six Tongan girls will be vying for the Miss Heilala crown 2014-15 when the pageant competition begins on July 7-11 at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall.
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  • Thursday 3 July 2014 10:02am


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Tongan Parliament, during its budgetary debate on 24 June increased the domestic travel allowances of the Speaker, Members of Parliament and the staff by unspecified amount. From the House by Pesi Fonua.
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  • Thursday 3 July 2014 9:36am


    Neiafu, Vava'u
    : Hundreds of students performed colourful dances during an Education Day in Vava'u, on Tuesday, July 1 for the King and Queen at the Fangatongo Grounds, Neiafu. Photos by Lisa Molloy.
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  • Tuesday 1 July 2014 11:36pm


    Neiafu, Vava‘u
    : The Miss Vava‘u Pageant held in Neiafu, Vava‘u, opened on June 30, with a colourful appearance by the glowing contestants. Photos by Lisa Molloy
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  • Tuesday 1 July 2014 8:04pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Sentencing of the two policemen convicted of the convicted of manslaughter in the death of New Zealand Police Officer Kali Fungavaka in 2012 has been adjourned until next week, on Wednesday, July 9 at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court.
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  • Tuesday 1 July 2014 10:58am


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Six-days of birthday celebrations for HM King Tupou VI start today Tuesday July 1 in Neiafu, Vava’u. The king will officially mark his 55th birthday on Friday July 4, a public holiday in Tonga.
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  • Tuesday 1 July 2014 10:55am


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A 6.4 magnitude underwater earthquake struck 197 kilometres northwest of Niuatoputapu early Monday morning at 3:52 AM, triggering a tsunami warning that was later cancelled.
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  • Friday 27 June 2014 11:09pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A game of Gridiron Football was hosted today at a crowded Teufaiva Stadium. For many Tongans it was the first time to watch the uniquely American sport, which has a cult following among the Tongan diaspora in the United States and Hawaii.
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  • Friday 27 June 2014 6:20pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga Communications Corporation has paid a dividend of $839,987 Pa‘anga to the Ministry of Public Enterprise, the majority shareholder of the company.
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  • Friday 27 June 2014 5:59pm


    Neiafu, Vava'u
    : HM King Tupou VI opened the 91st Free Wesleyan Church Annual Conference at the Laumalie Ma'oni'oni Church in Neiafu, Vava’u on June 26.
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