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Wednesday 3 July 2013 3:00pm
Brisbane, Australia, : Fatai Kefu, centre in the legendary 'Ikale Tahi team that defeated the Wallabies in 1973, passed away at the age of 68 years, on Saturday 29 June at his family home in Brisbane, Australia.1 comment
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Wednesday 3 July 2013 1:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Hundreds of spectators filled the Heilala Village tent on the Nuku'alofa seafront, on Sunday evening June 30, to hear the joyful songs of 15 choirs at the annual ‘One Tonga – Glorifying God in Song’ choral night. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 July 2013 6:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : People living in the Pacific region should be concerned over the threat of natural disasters, said Margareta Wahlström, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, who is visiting Tonga. "The awareness level is high but it is the action that counts and what happens next. The major challenge is how to quickly get the understanding fully enforced into the society so it could become more resilient, better informed and thinks long term," she said. By Linny Folau1 comment Premium content -
Monday 1 July 2013 10:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Although Tonga’s economy continues to be weak, there are some positive indicators, according to a market update on July 1, by the Deputy Governor of Tonga’s National Reserve Bank, Jessie Cocker, who met with senior regional officers of ANZ Bank on June 28.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 1 July 2013 10:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga police are trying to identify skeletal human remains that were discovered in a remote cliffside area of Veitongo, on the southern coast of Tongatapu on June 25, along with a rope, and some documents that dated back to February 2012. Premium content -
Friday 28 June 2013 7:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Eight Tongan girls vying for the Miss Heilala crown for 2013-14 made their first appearance on June 28, during an orientation program at the ‘Oholei Beach Resort, Tongatapu. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Friday 28 June 2013 6:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga government's biggest-ever budget estimate of T$357.6 million for the 2013-14 financial-year was unanimously passed by parliament yesterday evening, 27 June. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Friday 28 June 2013 4:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's parliament has amended the country's Income Tax Act, hoping to catch foreign consultants in its tax net and reap more revenue from a heavily donor-funded budget that it passed yesterday 27 June. Premium content -
Thursday 27 June 2013 5:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Chief Justice Hon. Michael Dishington Scott, in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on 26 June, deferred his decision on the second of three declarations sought by a member of parliament, Sione Taione, who is calling for a judicial review of Cabinet decisions, and rejected the other two declarations. Premium content -
Thursday 27 June 2013 3:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nine-days of celebrations for the Heilala Festival 2013 begin tomorrow, Friday June 28, with a block party in central Nuku'alofa. The annual festival coincides with the celebration of HM King Tupou VI's official birthday on July 4, a public holiday in Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 June 2013 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Supreme Court will rule on July 5, on the Crown's appeal against the dropping of manslaughter charges against three policemen who were charged in relation to the death of New Zealand policeman Kali Fungavaka. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 June 2013 3:53pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : Tonga’s Kau Mai netball campaign has attracted 55 teams who have registered in Vava’u since its launch there last Saturday 22 June, in a programme that tackles obesity in Tonga, where over 90 percent of the adult population are over-weight. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2013 6:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Crown's appeal against the dropping of manslaughter charges against three policemen, who had been charged in relation to the death of New Zealand policeman Kali Fungavaka, is being heard this week in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court, before Mr Justice Charles Cato. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2013 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Preliminary Inquiry into the death of 'Inoke Pepa (20), alleged to have been caused by two police officers, is expected to continue on September 24, when post-mortem evidence will be presented.. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2013 4:56pm
Tokyo, Japan : Tonga’s hopes of winning the Pacific Nations Cup for the first time were dashed after the Flying Fijians defeated the 'Ikale Tahi 34 – 21 to win the tournament yesterday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo. Photos by SV Suzuki. Premium content -
Monday 24 June 2013 4:51pm
Suva, Fiji : Fiji free-to-air and privately-owned broadcaster Mai TV (Fiji) Limited has appointed Tongan, Marc Santos as its new general manager. Premium content -
Sunday 23 June 2013 3:21pm
Tofoa, Tonga : Why the Bill is so Bad: The Bill, as written, is set in 19th century Industrial Europe or 20th century Plantation Africa. It needs to be written for 21st century Tonga. It presupposes antagonistic and predatory behavior by employers over downtrodden and enslaved employees. Tonga abolished slavery in 1863... - Paul Karalus.2 comments -
Friday 21 June 2013 5:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Major renovations to Tongatapu's most needy schools, including Afa, Lapaha, Malapo and 'Atele Government Primary Schools were completed during the 10 days Pacific Partnership 2013 led by the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy which concluded its mission today, June 21. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Thursday 20 June 2013 5:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tupou High School is celebrating its Golden Jubilee in a three-day event that has attracted hundreds of ex-students from overseas. The celebration for the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga school began today, Thursday 20 June, with an ex-students march led by the Patron Princess Pilolevu Tuita in central Nuku'alofa. Photos by Linny Folau.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 20 June 2013 5:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ten days of medical and civic assistance to Tonga that concludes on Friday, June 21, under the Pacific Partnership 2013 organized by the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy, has involved personnel from over ten countries working together under the humanitarian assistance programme. A reception attended by HM King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u last night, June 19, was hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to Tonga HE Dr Kazuchika Hamuro who said he was appreciative of the United States efforts to lead and continue the multilateral exercise initiative. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content
