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Monday 21 November 2005 5:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two new services Sky Pacific Television and Radio Australia...s FM 103 were launched in Nuku'alofa today in a partnership with the Tonga Broadcasting Commission (TBC).
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Friday 18 November 2005 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Island News Association (PINA) conference was opened in Nuku‘alofa today with over 100 regional and international journalists and observers in attendance at the Janfull International Dateline Hotel. Premium content -
Friday 18 November 2005 6:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'Ikale Tahi begins their tour of France on November 19 by playing their first test match against France's national team The Tonga Rugby Union office today released the names of the Ikale Tahi team that is to play the test match against the French. Premium content -
Friday 18 November 2005 5:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The introduction of a new digital short wave service by Radio New Zealand International and the launching of new Sky Pacific channels in Tonga is a highlight of the trade exhibition of the 2005 Pacific Islands News Association Conference currently underway in Nuku‘alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 17 November 2005 4:17pm
USA : I read about other's urgency to change the kingdom before the new king is crowned. Whether it is sooner or later, it will be the day history will judge us by how well we take care of the kingdom during our watch. Long term peace is never an accident. - TamaFoa -
Thursday 17 November 2005 4:16pm
UK : The success of the Strike will go down in History for all of Tonga to be proud of. A combined effort from all Ministries and non-civil servants was impressive. To stay focused and to halt a nation and bring the Government to their knees was decisive and clinical. - William Mariner -
Wednesday 16 November 2005 6:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : It is important for island countries of the South Pacific to establish a media code of ethics as well as a complaint mechanism, so that the media can regulate itself and improve its standards, regional journalists were told today. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 November 2005 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A group of about 20 people who marched to the Prime Minister's office in Nuku'alofa today waving Freedom banners were stopped outside the door, and asked to write a letter expressing their concerns. Premium content -
Monday 14 November 2005 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Melbourne 200 Queen's Baton, a symbol for the 2006 Commonwealth Games arrived in Tonga this morning to start its four-day relay throughout Tongatapu. Premium content -
Monday 14 November 2005 6:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Journalists from 10 Pacific Islands countries are participating in a three-day workshop focusing on the balanced reporting of news about women and children, and others outside the main stream of news. Premium content -
Saturday 12 November 2005 2:52am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Miss Cook Islands, Dorothea George (21) was crowned Miss South Pacific 2005 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga tonight. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Friday 11 November 2005 6:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Although a murder committed during a drunken fight was a horrible one, the death penalty was not appropriate in this case, Tonga's Chief Justice has decided in sentencing Tevita Siale Vola (27). Premium content -
Thursday 10 November 2005 5:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As the Miss South Pacific contestants prepare for the big night of their Pageant tomorrow, November 11, they received beautiful tailored dresses from Tonga's local designer, Tintin Fashion. Premium content -
Thursday 10 November 2005 5:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi beat an Italian A side 32-27 yesterday evening, according to the Nuku'alofa office of the Tonga Rugby Union. Premium content -
Thursday 10 November 2005 11:59am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's accession to the World Trade Organisation WTO is at the point of no return, Tonga's Minister for Labour, Commerce and Industries Dr Feleti Sevele, told WTO critics at a Press Conference in Nuku'alofa on Tuesday, November 8, saying that retailing and wholesaling are two sectors that will remain protected for Tongans. Premium content -
Tuesday 8 November 2005 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The seven contestants for the Miss South Pacific Pageant 2005 were guests last night of the Federal Pacific Insurance, who hosted a welcome cocktail and dinner in Nuku'alofa, where two 'Uvean girls discovered they had an old connection with Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 8 November 2005 5:15pm
UK : Dr 'Okusitino Mahina's political and economical insight seems way beyond his field of anthropology, which is basically analysing and comparing fossils and artifacts from the past Pacific history. His insight in Tongan politics today is irrelevant, he studies Past history! not present! Maybe soon, once the Monarchy will end, he can pick up the fossils and analyze them and give his students a lecture on post-Monarchy rule in the Pacific. - William Mariner -
Monday 7 November 2005 6:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'Ikale Tahi squad has completed their tour of Britain by winning both of two test matches. Premium content -
Monday 7 November 2005 5:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 19th Miss South Pacific Pageant is set to begin in Nuku 'alofa with a Float Parade through the business centre on Wednesday, November 9. Premium content -
Monday 7 November 2005 11:20am
Christchurch,New Zealand : Tongans, Mafi Malanga XIII (Mr ‘Ilati Taungakava) and Maui ‘Ofamo‘oni, were two of the six Pacific artists across a range of art forms, who were honoured at the Arts Pasifika Awards 2005, held in Christchurch, New Zealand, on November 2. Premium content
