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Wednesday 5 September 2012 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Manakaetau 'Otai, named as Tonga's new National Head Coach for the 'Ikale Tahi for the next two years, has the imminent task of putting together the best national team for a tour to Europe in November.
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Wednesday 5 September 2012 7:59am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : While the Pacific Forum Leaders last week reaffirmed their offer to support Fiji's early return to democracy and the progress made towards an election in September 2014, Fiji has made new friends and established ties with North Korea and Iran in the Non Aligned Movement. Premium content -
Monday 3 September 2012 6:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Tongan policemen were released on bail this morning, after a decision was made by Tonga's Crown Law department not to lay manslaughter charges against them at this stage of a murder investigation, although the police commissioner had expected that the charges would be upgraded to manslaughter today. Premium content -
Sunday 2 September 2012 8:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Parliamentary Select Committee that investigated the rebuilding of the Nuku'alofa CBD claims that a $119 million loan to Tonga from the Exim Bank of China was illegal, in a report released on Friday August 31, 2012. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.2 comments -
Friday 31 August 2012 4:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Police Commissioner Grant O'Fee said today that New Zealand Police officer Kali Fungavaka was beaten to death in Tonga. Two policemen who were charged with assault in connection with his death in police custody, will now face new upgraded charges of manslaughter in court on Monday, September 3, while a murder charge against a civilian will be reduced from murder to manslaughter. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 August 2012 9:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Chinese professionals and skilled people who are working on Chinese development programs in Tonga on certain passports, may enter the country without a visa starting next month, the Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Samiu Vaipulu told the Tongan Parliament on August 28. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 August 2012 12:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Commissioner of Police said that the two officers arrested in connection with the death of New Zealand Police Officer Kali Fungavaka were today suspended from the police. Meanwhile, police are seeking witnesses who were in the vicinity of the "Time Out" bar on Hala Taufa'ahau on the night of August 17. Premium content -
Wednesday 29 August 2012 11:51am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Retirement Benefits Fund Board faces uncertainties after half of its elected directors have left the board. One resigned after a criminal conviction and now two other directors have been told to leave after their employer, Tonga Power Ltd., opted out of the fund for a year. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 August 2012 5:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The events of the past week, with the parliament deferring its deliberation on a motion for a vote of no confidence for a month, and then the death of a New Zealand policeman in the care of the Tonga Police, has highlighted the social, economic and political problems that are engulfing Tonga at the moment. Editor's Comment by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 August 2012 12:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : This letter is an expression of my thoughts and feeling about the death of a fellow Tongan, a hero and our pride in the New Zealand Police Force, whose beautiful life was cruelly snuffed out of this world. – Naomi Fakauka. -
Monday 27 August 2012 6:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Police Commissioner Grant O'Fee said that the cause of death of New Zealand Police officer Kali Fungavaka in Tonga would be determined by an autopsy to be completed in New Zealand, and the report expected at the end of the week would assist a Tonga police enquiry. Premium content -
Monday 27 August 2012 1:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Magistrate Pita Soakimi this morning queried why only one civilian, Semisi Kalisitiane Manu, was charged with the new count of murder in relation to the death of New Zealand policeman Kali Fungavaka who was injured while in Police custody, while two policemen have not been similarly charged. Premium content -
Sunday 26 August 2012 3:44pm
London, United Kingdom : The growth of vibrant economies and stable societies among Pacific island countries is at the heart of the Pacific Plan. It is a collective ambition that can be realised when heads come together in Rarotonga to add stimulus to the momentum for progress that the peoples of the Pacific richly deserve. Premium content -
Saturday 25 August 2012 6:27pm
New Zealand : We migrated from Tonga to NZ, and pick up the difference of policing service. We feel safe/secured in NZ, not fear. – Tasi 'Ahio. -
Saturday 25 August 2012 9:47am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Soakai Motu'apuaka said this morning that the body of Kali Fungavaka had been released to his family and taken to the Fua'amotu International Airport for return to New Zealand today.2 comments Premium content -
Saturday 25 August 2012 9:30am
Auckland, New Zealand : I write with regret at receiving the news of fallen hero and family member, Kali Fungavaka. Now, Tonga, so-called Friendly Islands, needs to deal with the reality that they are harbouring bigger problems than it imagined. We are not only facing an economic crisis in the Kingdom but a crisis of greater proportion. - Justice Fonua, Papatoetoe, New Zealand.1 comment -
Friday 24 August 2012 8:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two policemen who are in custody in relation to the death of New Zealand Police officer Kali Fungavaka have been charged with common assault, Tonga's Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Soakai Motu'apuaka said today. Premium content -
Friday 24 August 2012 6:35pm
Dunedin, New Zealand : I was shocked and saddened to read the news that a New Zealand Police Officer has died after an incident in the Police cells at Nuku'alofa Police Station. I cannot comment on the specific facts of the case but it does raise real concerns about progress within the law and justice sector in Tonga. - Chris Kelley, Tonga's Former Police Commissioner. -
Thursday 23 August 2012 11:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga police have confirmed the death of a New Zealand policeman Kali Fungavaka at Vaiola Hospital this evening. Premium content -
Thursday 23 August 2012 10:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's parliament today decided to defer their deliberation on a Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister for one month from today. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium content
