Tonga
News in Tongan for 18 November 2020
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News in Tongan for 17 November 2020
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New Tongan legislation aims to tackle cyber crime
Tonga's government has introduced new legislation it says aims to tackle online abuse and cyber crime. Audio
Eclectic squads named for Tonga v Samoa world cup qualifier
Samoa and Tonga have named eclectic squads to play in the women's Rugby World Cup repechage qualifier this weekend.
Samoa and Tonga meet to advance Rugby World Cup dream
Emotions are high ahead of the Rugby World Cup qualifying match between Samoa and Tonga this weekend. Audio
Emotions are high ahead of this weekend's Tonga v Samoa test
Emotions are high ahead of this weekends Rugby World Cup qualifying match between Samoa and Tonga. Audio
Former Tonga PM acquitted of passport-related charges
Tonga's Court of Appeal has acquitted Noble MP, Lord Tu'ivakano, of making a false statement to obtain a Tongan passport, and of perjury.
Pacific countries team up for high quality education
Six Pacific island countries have joined the United Nations Global Partnership for Education following the endorsement of their own plans for education.
News in Tongan for 11 November 2020
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Australian Tongans able to remit money home more cheaply
The International Finance Corporation says Australian-based Tongans can now access a digital product that significantly cuts the costs of remitting money.
Police sacked in Tonga over criminal and disciplinary matters
Twenty-one police officers in Tonga have been sacked over criminal convictions and serious disciplinary breaches.
News in Tongan for 6 November 2020
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Moana Pasifika, Fiji on course to join Super Rugby in 2022
Two Pacific Islands teams are set to join a new-look Super Rugby competition in 2022, which will return to its original 12-team format.
Fa has support of 'family' gym for big fight
Tucked away in a leafy Auckland suburb is a world-renowned gym where Tongan boxer Junior Fa is working out full-time for the 'Fight of the Century.'
Tonga cyber law seen as way to stop leaks
There are fears Tonga's planned new laws, ostensibly to tackle online abuse, are a device to stop public servants criticising the government.
Tongans question government plans for seabed mining
Tongans are seeking answers from the government over its plans for seabed mining in the country's waters.
Tonga further extends state of emergency
Tonga has again extended its state of emergency, put in place to guard against Covid-19.
News in Tongan for 28 October 2020
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Hopes Tonga melon trade to NZ back in a fortnight
There are hopes in Tonga that the melon trade to New Zealand can be up and running again in two weeks.
Tonga pushes through tough new drug laws
Tonga's parliament has toughened the country's drug laws by amending the Illicit Drug Control Act.