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Friday 15 April 2005 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A total of 23 candidates have registered to run in Tonga's by-election on May 5 for the two vacant People's Representative seats in the Legislative Assembly. When the registration of candidates closed yesterday, April 14, 18 candidates had registered for Tongatapu - nine new candidates and nine who previously contested the seat.
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Friday 15 April 2005 10:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At the conclusion of the 2005 Inter Collegiate Athletic Sports Competition held last week, Liahona High School of the LDS church dominated the medal tables for the second year winning 21 gold, 17 silver and 16 bronze medals. Premium content -
Thursday 14 April 2005 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Starting today, April 14, the DC3 of the Peau Vava‘u Airways the sole operator of the domestic air service, ceased serving the outer islands of Tonga. Premium content -
Thursday 14 April 2005 3:45pm
Durban, South Africa : Uruguay beat Tonga last night April 13, by 19-12 in their semi final match at the Durban High School ground, Durban, South Africa. Premium content -
Thursday 14 April 2005 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : FROM OUR ARCHIVES: The saying today in Tonga that some people can get away with million dollar day-light robberies, while others may be sent to jail for stealing the neighbour’s chicken, is very true if you look at what has been happening during the past few months. The March parliamentary election has stretched some people’s imaginations to the limit so that they do things that an ordinary bible-carrying, big ta'ovala wearing Tongan would not do, which is simply cheating in order to get a few votes. - Editor's Comment by Pesi Fonua -
Thursday 14 April 2005 11:26am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 11:26 Turtle meat as a delicacy is becoming very popular again, not only on the outer islands of Tonga but also on the main island of Tongatapu. These turtles were pictured at Ha'afeva, Ha'apai, last week as they were being loaded onto the MV Pulupaki for shipment to consumers in Ma'ufanga and Puke on Tongatapu.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 13 April 2005 5:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Minister for Tourism, Hon. Cecil Cocker, and the Chinese Ambassador to Tonga HE Mr Gao Shanhai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding this morning, April 13, allowing Chinese Tour Operators to bring Chinese tourists to Tonga. 2005-04-13 17:47:00 +1300 Premium content -
Tuesday 12 April 2005 4:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Sangstar Saulala, the editor of the Tonga Star, appeared in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court this week to answer a claim by the new Minister of Labour and Commerce, Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele, that he failed to honor and pay an out-of-court settlement that they agreed to in 2003. Premium content -
Tuesday 12 April 2005 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Radio Australia is expanding its operation in the Pacific Islands with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of the South Pacific. Premium content -
Tuesday 12 April 2005 11:45am
USA : As I read the March 17th edition of The New Zealand Herald, I finally realized how close Tonga is getting to another "Civil War". Professor Futa Helu was quoted as saying, "The King is decrepit and the Crown Prince has no other interests but his own businesses. If the Prince continues to abuse his power, there will be a popular revolt, maybe bloodshed" These are strong predictions from Yoda, the wisest of the Jedis (masses of the Star Wars). -Tama Foa -
Monday 11 April 2005 2:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : You might be interested in the following issues with which I am assisting Shoreline - Peter P. Goldstern4 comments -
Monday 11 April 2005 12:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The local papers this week, 4-8 April 2005, were dominated by the death of Pope John Paul II. A few corruption stories were also prominent.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 11 April 2005 9:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The top four teams in Division B are Samoa, Tonga, Uruguay and Italy. On Saturday April 9, Samoa demolished Russia 27-0 to maintain its place at No. 1. Tonga took out the USA 39-10 to remain at second place. Uruguay blew away Chile 44-0 to hold on to the No. 3 position, and Italy battled and overcame Namibia 27-17 to claim the No. 4 position. Premium content -
Monday 11 April 2005 9:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Eight new track and field records were set on April 7, at Teufaiva Stadium during the first day of the Inter-Collegiate Athletic Sports competition. The first two records set for the day were in the Midget Boys 80 metres hurdles by Vili Takau of Vava'u setting with a new record of 12.64 seconds, followed by Manase Folau of Tupou College with 12.88 seconds. Premium content -
Sunday 10 April 2005 8:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A farewell Mass for John Paul II was held this evening, Sunday April 10, at St Mary...s Cathedral, Ma'ufanga led by Bishop Soane Lilo Foliaki of Tonga, and attended by King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata'aho, the Crown Prince Tupouto'a and the Prime Minister, Prince 'Ulukalala Lavaka Ata. Premium content -
Friday 8 April 2005 2:30pm
North Harbour, New Zealand : Tongan juries often bring in verdicts of manslaughter (killing by an unlawful act such as assault, without the intent to kill) rather than murder (intentional killing of another, or recklessness as to the outcome of a grievous assault) when the facts clearly support a finding of murder. -David Garrett -
Friday 8 April 2005 9:15am
Suva, Fiji : Forum Secretary General, Greg Urwin, has again expressed concern about shipments of radioactive materials which transit through parts of the Pacific region. Premium content -
Thursday 7 April 2005 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 58th Annual Inter-Collegiate Athletic Sports competition began today with top athletes finally meeting up close to compete in the three day track and field events, filling Teufaiva Stadium with a capacity crowd of over 10,000. The morning began with joyous marching from 15 sports teams from Tongatapu's local high schools, and three teams from the outer islands of Vava'u, Ha'apai and ‘Eua, in sunny weather with a light breeze. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Thursday 7 April 2005 3:12pm
Sydney, Australia : Religion has been one cause of conflict and separation. There are signs that exclusive and conservative religious groups are still a danger to the peace of the world, writes a highly-regarded Pacific theologian Bernard Thorogood, who asks some questions for Christian people. Introduction by Ron Crocombe. Premium content -
Wednesday 6 April 2005 4:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga High School students will be moving back to their home ground on July 2, 2005, after the People's Republic of China officially handed-over a new $10 million pa'anga school campus to the Government of Tonga today. Premium content
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