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First in-person PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting...
16 November 2024. The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Ministerial Meeting was held yesterday, Friday 15 November, in Brisbane, Australia, marking the first in-person gathering of Ministers since the PACER Plus Agreement entered into force in December 2020. More detail
Kingdom of Tonga Calls for Immediate Global...
13 November 2024. The Honorable Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku of the Kingdom of Tonga delivered a powerful statement today at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan. More detail
'Ulungia 'a Tonga 'i he Kangaroos 'a...
10 Novema 2024. Na'e 'ulungia 'i he efiafi 'o e 'aho ni 'a e Timi Mate Ma'a Tonga 'i he Kangaroos 'a 'Aositelia 'i he tau matu'aki malie mo'oni pea 'oku malava ke lau koe taha ia 'o e ngaahi tesi 'o e senituli 'i he mala'e 'akapulu liiki More detail
'Ikale Tahi lost to Romania 25-15
10 November 2024. The 'Ikale Tahi lost the plot in the last 20 minutes, giving away a 15-11 lead, losing 25-15 to Romania in Bucharest on Sunday morning (NZ Time). More detail
Two Tongan RSE workers remain in hospital
8 November 2024. Two men remain in hospital after a bus rolled onto its side near Rotorua, and an investigation is underway. More detail
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First in-person PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting Convened in Brisbane

November 16, 2024, 4:05 pm |Pacific |No comments

16 November 2024. The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Ministerial Meeting was held yesterday, Friday 15 November, in Brisbane, Australia, marking the first in-person gathering of Ministers...

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Kingdom of Tonga Calls for Immediate Global Climate Action at COP29

November 14, 2024, 12:27 am |Government |No comments

13 November 2024. The Honorable Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku of the Kingdom of Tonga delivered a powerful statement today at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations...

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'Ulungia 'a Tonga 'i he Kangaroos 'a 'Aositelelia he tau malie lahi

November 10, 2024, 10:19 pm |Sports |No comments

10 Novema 2024. Na'e 'ulungia 'i he efiafi 'o e 'aho ni 'a e Timi Mate Ma'a Tonga 'i he Kangaroos 'a 'Aositelia 'i he tau matu'aki malie mo'oni pea...

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'Ikale Tahi lost to Romania 25-15

November 10, 2024, 10:16 pm |Sports |No comments

10 November 2024. The 'Ikale Tahi lost the plot in the last 20 minutes, giving away a 15-11 lead, losing 25-15 to Romania in Bucharest on Sunday morning (NZ Time).

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Two Tongan RSE workers remain in hospital

November 8, 2024, 9:24 pm |Others |No comments

8 November 2024. Two men remain in hospital after a bus rolled onto its side near Rotorua, and an investigation is underway.

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Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama released from prison early

November 8, 2024, 9:16 pm |Pacific |No comments

8 November 2024. Former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama has been released from prison, only six months into his 12 months sentence, the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) said via a...

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Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu elected as Fiji's new president

October 31, 2024, 3:40 pm |Pacific |No comments

31 October 2024. Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has been elected as the new president of the country on Thursday, despite opposition from women's rights groups.

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Kanaky leader advocates for 'hope and 'humanity' as Pacific leaders visit New Caledonia

October 27, 2024, 10:44 pm |Pacific |No comments

27 October 2024. A Kanak leader from the Protestant Church of Kanaky New Caledonia, attending a Pacific solidarity forum in Aotearoa, says connecting with Pacific activists has given him the...

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King Charles to be offered high chief title in Samoa

October 24, 2024, 6:43 pm |Pacific |No comments

24 October 2024. King Charles III will be offered the title of high chief in Samoa during a three-day visit starting on Wednesday and be shown the impact of rising...

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Delegation from Tonga attends IMF High Level Seminar

October 24, 2024, 9:46 am |Government |No comments

24 October 2024. A high level Seminar was hosted by the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, for the Finance Ministers of the Pacific...

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'Ulungia 'a Tonga 'i he Kangaroos 'a Aositeleia

October 20, 2024, 1:24 pm |Sports |No comments

20 'Okatopa 2024. Neongo 'a e 'ulungia 'a e Timi Liiki Fakafonua 'a Tonga 'i he Timi Fakafonua Kangaroos 'a 'Aositelelia 'i he efiafi Falaite 18 'o 'Okatopa ka 'oku...

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Tu'unga ma'ulalo a'u kiai feme'a'aki Fale Alea 'o Tonga

October 15, 2024, 9:13 pm |Editor's View |1 Comment

15 'Okatopa 2024. 'Oku a'u 'eni 'a e tu'unga 'o e feme'a'aki 'i he Fale Alea 'o Tonga ki he tu'unga matu'aki ma'ulalo mo'oni makatu'unga 'i he to'onga mo e...

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No fear as Tonga eye back-to-back wins over Kangaroos

October 15, 2024, 8:31 pm |Sports |No comments

15 October 2024. Any fears of facing the Kangaroos are long gone, Tonga captain Jason Taumalolo says as his side aim for rare back-to-back rugby league Test wins over Australia.

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Celebrating Tongan ngatu at Studio Carolina Izzo

October 13, 2024, 10:20 am |Others |No comments

13 October 2024. Located on Scarborough Terrace in Parnell, Auckland, Studio Carolina Izzo is a hub of art preservation, focusing on the conservation of cultural heritage.

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Toe tuku ki tu'a mei Fale Alea Fakafofonga Tongatapu 7

October 9, 2024, 8:47 pm |Parliament |No comments

9 'Okatopa 2024. Kuo toe tu'utu'uni 'a e 'Eiki Sea 'o e Fale Alea Lord Fakafanua 'i he efiafi 'aneafi ke tuku faka taimi 'a e Fakafofonga 'o Tongatapu 7...

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NZ Navy ship caught fire and sank off coast of Upolu

October 7, 2024, 11:38 am |Others |No comments

7 October 2024. Government and environmental agencies in Samoa are on alert after a New Zealand Navy ship caught fire and sank off the south coast of Upolu on Sunday...

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Ko e kau palangi launga pe 'oku nau toe maumau'i lao mamata tofua'a - Fakamaau'anga

October 6, 2024, 12:38 pm |Court & Crime |1 Comment

6 'Okatopa 2024. Kuo 'ikai ke tali 'e he Fakamaau'anga Lahi 'i he 'aho 27 'o Sepitema 2024 'a e toe kole hono ua 'a e kau Talatalaaki 'a ia koe...

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Manu Samoa head coach suspended after criminal charges

October 6, 2024, 9:17 am |Sports |No comments

6 October 2024. Mase Mahonri Schwalger has been suspended as Manu Samoa head coach after criminal charges were filed against him.

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Fakahoko ki Tonga ni 'a e Sipoti 'a e Pasifiki 2031

October 5, 2024, 10:43 pm |Sports |No comments

5 'Okatopa 2024. 'Oku 'amanaki fakahoko mai ki Tonga ni 'a e Sipoti 'a e Pasifiki 2031 hili 'eni 'a e ikuna 'a e pole 'a Tonga ke fakahoko mai...

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Prime Minister of Tonga delivered Tonga's statement to United Nations General Assembly

September 30, 2024, 4:37 am |Government |No comments

29 September 2024. On the occasion of the General Debate at the Seventy-Ninth Session of the United Nations General Assembly Friday, 27 September 2024 United Nations Headquarters, New York, the...

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RSE changes: employers win, Pacific workers lose

September 27, 2024, 8:26 am |Pacific |No comments

26 September 2024. The New Zealand coalition government's recent changes to Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy settings were a topic of much discussion at this year's annual RSE conference.

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Marshall Islands calls for 'precautionary approach' to deep sea mining at UNGA

September 27, 2024, 5:22 am |Pacific |No comments

26 September 2024. The Marshall Islands has told the United Nations General Assembly it opposes any plans to mine the seabed, a stance 180 degrees opposite Nauru's, which has called...

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Me'a 'a e 'Eiki Palemia Hon. Hu'akavameiliku fakafofonga Pasifiki 'i he UN

September 25, 2024, 4:44 am |Pacific |No comments

24 Sepitema 2024. Na'e lava lelei 'i he 'aho 'aneafi 'a e meʻa ʻa e ʻEiki Palemia Tonga Hon. Huʻakavameiliku ki he General Assembly ʻa e UN (Summit of the Future)...

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Fakaivia ngaahi ngaue ki he fakalakalaka tu'uloa

September 23, 2024, 3:52 pm |Government |No comments

22 Sepitema 2024. Na’e fakafofonga’i atu ‘a Tonga ‘e he Minisita Fefakatau'aki mo e Langa Fakalakalaka Faka'ikonomika pea mo e Minisita ki he Takimamata Hon. Dr. Viliami Uasike Latu, ki...

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Ikuna 'e Fisi Ipu 'a e Pasifiki (PNC)

September 22, 2024, 7:16 pm |Sports |No comments

22 Sepitema 2024. Kuo ikuna 'e he timi 'akapulu fakafonua 'a Fisi 'a e fe'auhi 'a e Ipu 'a e Pasifiki (Pacific Nations Cup) hili ia ;enau vevela'i 'a e...

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Fiji coup leader George Speight granted Presidential pardon

September 19, 2024, 11:48 pm |Pacific |No comments

19 September 2024. The man behind the 2000 coup in Fiji, George Speight, and the head of the mutineers, former soldier Shane Stevens have been granted Presidential pardons.

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Tonga finished its Pacific Nation Cup with a win

September 15, 2024, 2:45 am |Sports |No comments

14 September 2024. The Ikale Tahi team concluded the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday in Japan, with a win 30-17 against Canada in the fifth place play-off.

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Puke kau polisi ni'ihi fekau'aki mo e kau kengi heka paiki Comanchero

September 13, 2024, 4:22 am |Court & Crime |No comments

12 Sepitema 2024. Na'e toe puke 'ehe kau polisi ha toko 2 ta'u 35 moe ta'u 44 fekau'aki ai pe mo 'ena fengaue'aki mo e kau kengi heka paiki ko...

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Petition in Tonga calling to revoke the appointment of the Chief Justice

September 10, 2024, 1:36 pm |Court & Crime |No comments

10 September 2024. A petition circulating in Tonga is calling for the newly appointed chief justice, Malcolm Bishop from Wales, to have his position revoked because he is openly gay.

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Tonga keep their FIFA World Cup hopes alive after beating the Cook Islands

September 6, 2024, 8:15 pm |Sports |No comments

6 September 2024. Tonga have advanced to the final match in Round One of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers with an impressive win over Cook Islands in Apia.

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'Ulungia 'Ikale Tahi 'i Fisi 'i he Pa'ake Teufaiva 50-19

September 6, 2024, 6:42 pm |Sports |No comments

6 Sepitema 2024. Kuo toe 'ulungia 'a e timi 'Ikale Tahi 'i he timi 'a e Fisi 'aki 'a e kai koe 50 ki he 19 'i he Pa'ake Teufaiva...

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Ikuna 'e he Manu Samoa 'Ikale Tahi

September 2, 2024, 8:24 am |Sports |No comments

2 Sepitema 2024. Na'e ikuna 'e he timi Manu Samoa 'a e Timi 'a e 'Ikale Tahi 'i he he'ena fepaki 'i Apia he faka'osinga 'o e uike 'aki 'a...

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Pacific leaders emphasize 'solidarity' in challenging time

September 2, 2024, 7:56 am |Pacific |No comments

2 September 2024. The Pacific Islands Forum has emphasised solidarity in the face of the many challenges confronting the region, with climate change affecting nearly every area of discussion.

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Ola lelei fakataha kau Taki Pasifiki fakahoko 'i Tonga

September 2, 2024, 7:38 am |Government |No comments

2 Sepitema 2024. Na'e fakahoko hono tapuni faka'ofisiale 'a e fakataha 'a e kau taki 'o e Pasifiki 'i Nuku'alofa pea na'e mahino 'a e makehe ange 'a hono talitali...

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'Surging seas are coming for all of us', warns UN chief

August 28, 2024, 7:26 am |Climate Change |No comments

28 August 2024. The United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres has issued "an SOS on sea level rise", warning that "surging seas are coming for all of us".

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Bilateral meeting between Minister of Trade with Special Envoy from UAE

August 28, 2024, 7:11 am |Government |No comments

28 August 2024. His Excellency Mr. Omar Shehadeh, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific Islands and Head of Delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

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