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News in Tongan for 30 November 2019
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Tonga close to achieving measles vaccination targets - Ministry
Health authorities in Tonga say they are close to having achieved their measles vaccination targets and are hopeful the rate of new cases will decrease soon.
Political reform driver for Tonga's newest MP
Tonga's newest MP, Siaosi Pohiva, says his win is an endorsement of the drive to continue political reform.
News in Tongan for 29 November 2019
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‘Akilisi Pohiva’s son wins by-election by 16 votes
A by-election for the seat left vacant by the death of Tongan Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva has been won by his son.
Key Tonga by-election drawing to a close
People in the Tonga electorate of 'Tongatapu 1' have today been voting for a new MP, after the seat was left vacant by late Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva.
Tongan university eyes govt support after recruitment ban lifted
A Tongan university that recently won a court battle against moves to ban it from recruiting students wants the government to help with its assessment issues. Audio
Tongan govt sacks Shared Communication Boards chair
Tonga's government has sacked the chair of the Shared Communication Boards, citing incompetence and failure to follow due process.
'No foul play': Police report clears company at centre of Tonga cable cut
Tongan police have concluded there was no foul play in the cutting of the country's only undersea internet cable in January.
News in Tongan for 27 November 2019
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NZ police close investigation into death threats against Tonga's PM
New Zealand police have concluded a person who made death threats against Tonga's Prime Minister meant no harm.
Sport: Tonga women's rugby team welcome World Cup lifeline
The Tonga women's rugby team are welcoming their World Cup lifeline, after being withdrawn from the Oceania Championship after the team was quarantined for measles.
News in Tongan for 27 November 2019
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Disaster response and climate change a focus for Tonga parliament candidate
Environmental scientist and parliamentary candidate Netatua Pelesikoti Taufatofua says she wants to use her knowledge to improve policies, legislation and decision making in Tonga's Parliament. Audio
Tonga New Zealand sports partnership working well - Tonga Netball CEO
The Tonga Netball Association says a partnership with New Zealand netball is working well and comments likening NZ aid to 'welfare' are inaccurate. Audio
Tonga police launch co-ordinated anti-drug campaign
A co-ordinated approach is needed to overcome the use of illicit drugs in Tonga, says the country's police commissioner.
Sport: Manusina keeping an eye on World Cup decider
Samoa have rung the changes for today's Oceania Rugby Women's Championship clash against Australia A, as they keep an eye firmly on their World Cup qualification decider against Fiji at the weekend.
News in Tongan for 26 November 2019
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Tongan Youth MPs 'fighting to get their voices heard' - National MP Tim MacIndoe
National MP Tim MacIndoe reflects on day one of the Speaker-led delegation to Tonga and Fiji including talks on climate change and youth MPs. Audio
Sport: Tonga Olympic Committee backs call for governance change
The Secretary General of the Tonga Sports Association and National Olympic Committee believes there is a major issue with governance and administration of sport in the Kingdom.