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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.
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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 -
Monday 18 September 2006 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : We remember and thank His Majesty for his inspiration to the people of Tonga through his own fitness program. - Sune, Chris, Shane, Chas and Hayley Egan Premium content -
Monday 18 September 2006 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Funeral presentations continue in Tonga in the lead-up to tomorrow's State funeral of HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV. Photos by Peter Poulsen Premium content -
Monday 18 September 2006 5:20pm
Melbourne, Australia : The West and its Western media need to be educated on some aspects of Tongan culture so they can be enlightened regarding our rituals and the relationship of Tongans with their beloved King. It is rude and highly inappropriate that during our time of mourning, offensive articles and news by some Western newspapers, radio personalities and television are mocking the late King and His Majesty Tupou V. - Loketi Niua Latu Premium content -
Monday 18 September 2006 9:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Etita, Fakatulou atu mo e Fu'u Toa-ko Hangai Tokelau, Loto Tatau mo e Fangatapu. - Pulotu 'Ilavalu, Kolofo'ou, Premium content -
Sunday 17 September 2006 12:30pm
Houmala‘e‘ia, Tonga : It is only now that He has gone that I look back and realize how much He has done for Tonga and us his peoples. Like thousands of my contemporaries, we were all brought up in a great schooling system. - Finau Fonua Premium content
