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Tuesday 3 October 2006 9:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan people are unanimous in their desire for a political reform to take place, Dr Sitiveni Halapua, the Chairman of the National Committee for Political Reform told the Tongan parliament today.
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Tuesday 3 October 2006 9:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The first shipment of Tongan squash for 2006 to Japan and a new market Korea will leave Nuku'alofa next week with 2,300 tonnes of squash. Premium content -
Monday 2 October 2006 5:52pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : A Tonga government policy restricting the number of whale watching boats to two boats per licensed Whale Watching operator is causing frustration among some of Tonga's pioneer whale watching operators in Vava'u, who say that the policy is unfair and restricts their growth, while allowing in amateurs. Story and photos by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Monday 2 October 2006 5:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's long awaited new rubbish dump could be opened within a month, now that a Solid Waste Management Board has been formed. Premium content -
Monday 2 October 2006 4:17pm
Alaska, USA : 'Oku 'oatu ha fakamalo loto hounga mo'oni mei he famili mo e kainga Tonga 'oku mau fokoutua he tumutumu 'o e kolope, State of Alaska, USA ko e ngaahi 'Imisi faka'ofo'ofa mo Faka'ei'eiki kuo ke tuku mai he ngalue'a 'o mau 'inaisi ai lolotonga 'o e taalolo 'a e Tonga kotoa he fakamasiva kuo hoko he 'Otu Motu Anga'ofa (Tonga). - Siosaia Moimoiangaha -
Saturday 30 September 2006 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The passing of ten nights after the burial of Tonga's late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV was marked this morning with a funeral ceremony called the Pongipongi Tapu, or sacred morning, at Pangai Lahi, with a traditionally massive presentation of food. Photos by Pesi Fonua, Linny Folau, and Adrienne L. Kaeppler. Premium content -
Friday 29 September 2006 4:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's royal princesses and their relatives had their hair cut at the Royal Palace today in a ceremony that marks the end of the first 10 nights of mourning for the late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 September 2006 11:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HRH Prince 'Ulukalala Lavaka Ata (47), this afternoon surrendered two of his noble titles, 'Ulukalala and Ata, to become the new Crown Prince and the heir to the Tongan throne, taking up the noble title Tupouto'a. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 September 2006 6:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Dr Sitiveni Halapua, the chairman of Tonga's National Committee for Political Reform (NCPR) will present a copy of their report to the Speaker of the Tongan parliament, Hon. Tu'iha'angana, on Saturday, September 30. Premium content -
Monday 25 September 2006 7:30pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Thank you for keeping us in the picture over the last few weeks. We continue to be in awe of what is possible today and your efforts at keeping us informed has helped to shape the thinking behind this short note. That we are revelling in the wonders of a world we never thought we would see in our lifetime was brought home to me even more when I was able to watch the three-hour formal burial ceremony of the late king at Mala'ekula from the comfort of an air-conditioned Auckland office , while thinking back to 1965 when I too, was at the same place and at a similar ceremony. - Sefita A Hao'uli Premium content -
Monday 25 September 2006 7:30pm
Canberra, Australia : I am not sure how many economists with a knowledge of Tonga's economy can share your views in your Editorial Comments on 14 Sep 2006, of the above title Tupou IV led Tonga toward a modern economy. I certainly do not, but I realise you were operating from a different set of assumptions, so I will not be making extensive comments on your Editorial. - Apelu Tielu Premium content -
Monday 25 September 2006 6:30pm
Port Moresby, PNG : I wanted to share with you my first meeting with the late King of Tonga. I was so humbled to see the King come out to meet the Tongan community in his pajamas and slippers. He actually met and shook the hands of everyone that was present there, all the children and adults, some 50 people altogether. I will forever remember this occasion because it showed what humility and simplicity meant. -Dr. Henry Ivarature Premium content -
Monday 25 September 2006 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan Legislature will reconvene on Monday October 2 following its closure on September 7. Premium content -
Friday 22 September 2006 6:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The trial of Shoreline whistleblower Piveni Piukala is scheduled to begin on December 14 for one week at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Friday 22 September 2006 9:00am
New Zealand : Condolences on HM's passing to our Tongan friends and people. I really wanted to congratulate you and your Team for the magnificent pictures you have posted on the web on the events covering this royal event. This afternoon I have had a chance to look through on a quiet moment and so very much appreciate what you have done. Premium content -
Thursday 21 September 2006 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ha'amo or the presenting of food to HM King George Tupou V is currently being held in Nuku'alofa for ten days by the Tongan nobles and the people of their estates. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 September 2006 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The funeral of Tonga's King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, the first of a Tongan monarch in 41 years, today presented to the world a vivid picture of Tonga in the first decade of the 21st century. The new King, George Tupou V, in full uniform as the Chief in Command of the Tonga Defence Service, with his soldiers, commanded the dignified funeral service, with civilians uniformly clad in black carrying out all the religious and cultural activities. Photographs by Pesi Fonua, Linny Folau, Peter Poulsen and Adrienne L. Kaeppler. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 September 2006 8:22am
Canberra, Australia : ‘Oiau e! 'Oiaue! 'Oiaue! homau fakapo! ‘Oku mau hu louifi mo tangi lolotu ko ha fakalelu ki he ngaahi lo'i fofonga na! - Fa‘u ‘e S.Lafitani Tofua‘ipangai. Lo‘au Research Society, Premium content -
Monday 18 September 2006 7:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thousands of people are presenting funeral gifts and paying their final tributes to the late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV at the Royal Palace, Nuku‘alofa, although they cannot view him while he is lying in state in the throne room. Premium content -
Monday 18 September 2006 6:00pm
Sydney, Australia : A Farewell to a Special King. King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. By Andrew Fifita. Premium content
