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Monday 1 October 2012 6:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Breast cancer ranks as one of the top 20 causes of death in Tonga and the rate is higher here than in the developed countries because women are leaving it too late to come forward for detection and treatment, speakers at the launch of "Pink October" for public awareness said this morning. A Vaiola Hospital surgeon Dr Saia Piukala called for traditional and religious healers and all Tongans to become involved in the talanoa on breast cancer in order to save more lives. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Monday 1 October 2012 5:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six accused men, including five police officers, who are charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of New Zealand Police Officer Kali Fungavaka, had their case adjourned to November 2 after appearing before a Magistrate in Nuku'alofa this morning. Premium content -
Sunday 30 September 2012 12:40pm
Lafayette Ca., USA : I had the pleasure of knowing Taufa Talakai (63) from Tonga, over many years when she worked in and around San Francisco, CA. Taufa was such a wonderful caregiver and she became an important person to all in our family. We have lost touch with Taufa, I would be very grateful if you can help me find her again. - Martha P. Harris -
Sunday 30 September 2012 12:10pm
Makaunga, Tonga : A family of 11 escaped unharmed after a freak tornado ripped apart their small home at Makaunga, on the eastern side of Tongatapu, during heavy rain and wind on the afternoon of Thursday, September 27. Premium content -
Sunday 30 September 2012 11:35am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : People's Representative 'Akilisi Pohiva who is accused of swearing in the House on Wednesday, September 26, is now facing a possible suspension from parliament. From the House by Pesi Fonua.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 28 September 2012 2:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lord Dalgety QC was discharged from a perjury indictment this morning, after Mr Justice Charles Cato ruled there was insufficient evidence to go forward to trial, at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Thursday 27 September 2012 5:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six male accused, including five Tongan police officers and one detainee, have each been charged with manslaughter at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court this afternoon, and were expected to be released on bail later today, September 27. The three police officers who were arrested today included the supervising officer identified as Inspector Kelepi Hala'ufia, with the two police constables named as Manu Tu'ivai and Tevita Vakalahi. Premium content -
Thursday 27 September 2012 1:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Police Inspector and two constables will be charged with manslaughter along with two other police constables in relation to the death of the New Zealand police officer Kali Fungavaka, Tonga's Police Commissioner said today. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 September 2012 6:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At the Australia-Tonga Defence Cooperation Talks 2012, held today in Nuku'alofa, Australia reaffirmed its continued assistance to the Tonga Defence Services through a number of projects, activities and exercises planned for the next 12 months. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 September 2012 4:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga High School and 'Atenisi Institute were the winners of the Youth in Business Challenge 2012 during a Final Awards ceremony at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, on Tuesday September 25. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 September 2012 1:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : White Faka-Sepitema this morning saw hundreds of women members of the Church of Tonga and the Free Wesleyan Church gathering in Nuku'alofa for their annual roll call. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 September 2012 10:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The US Army Pacific Contingency Command Post from Hawaii is conducting a one-week exercise at the Tonga Defence Service's Taliai Camp, to deploy personnel and provide humanitarian and disaster relief assistance in times of crisis, if they are needed. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 September 2012 2:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Twenty four licenses have been issued to whale watching operators for the 2012 season, a growing industry for tourism in Tonga, according to the Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour. Premium content -
Monday 24 September 2012 5:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Semisi Kalisitiane Manu who is charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of New Zealand Police Officer Kali Fungavaka appeared at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court this morning and his case was adjourned to Chambers, on Monday October 1. Premium content -
Friday 21 September 2012 7:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga'a Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano today in launching the government's new Social Benefits Scheme for the Elderly, handed out the first envelope containing $65 pa'anga to be paid out monthly to each person who is over 75-years old in Tonga. Photos by Linny Folau.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 21 September 2012 5:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby Union has recruited a full coaching team for the national team 'Ikale Tahi, and the head coach Mana Otai assisted by three world-class coaches, Dave Ellis, Tim Lane and Mark Bakewell, will meet in Sydney next week to pick the best team for their upcoming tour to Europe in November. Premium content -
Thursday 20 September 2012 6:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In committing just over TOP$1 million pa'anga from the Government of Japan to fund community projects including the upgrade of water supply systems in four villages in Tongatapu and the construction of new classrooms for Vava'u Side School, the Ambassador of Japan to Tonga urged the recipients "to manage the facilities and equipment properly so they can last as long as our long-standing friendship." Premium content -
Thursday 20 September 2012 5:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new judge will join the second session of Tonga's Court of Appeal on October 2-12, and hear nine appeal cases, including one by a former Speaker of the Tonga Legislative Assembly, Lord Lasike. Premium content -
Thursday 20 September 2012 10:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As the harvesting season for sea cucumbers draws to a close on September 30, a total of 10 licenses have been issued to local operators for export. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 September 2012 3:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New Zealand's High Commissioner to Tonga, HE Dr Jonathan Austin, will return to Wellington on Monday, September 24 at the end of a two-years term, to head the Middle East and Africa Division at their Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Premium content
