Tonga
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.
Tongan MPs called on to explain controversial constitutional move
Tongan MPs have been asked to explain why they unanimously passed a constitutional amendment which some people warn could deny women a right to justice.
I AM: How music helped a young Tongan lawyer with anxiety
It took an anxiety attack for law graduate and Pasifika creative artist John Paul Foliaki to finally acknowledge his mental health was in the pits and that it needed to be addressed.
Tonga- Niue league international rekindles memories
Some forgotten memories of Tonga's first national women's rugby league team will be restored, when the kingdom play Niue in Auckland next month.
Tonga Law Society says constitutional change out of order
The Tonga Law Society says the parliament should not have passed a constitutional reform without referring it to public consultation.
News in Tongan for 22 October 2020
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Pacific teams lead the way in women's league development
A former Niuean international women's rugby league player says she is proud to see Pacific nations leading the way in the sport's development.
Tonga courts to consider tradition and custom during trials
Tonga's Parliament has unanimously voted to change the constitution to allow Tongan tradition and custom to be applied in the courts. Audio
A constitutional change in Tonga raises some questions
The Tonga Parliament has unanimously voted to change the constitution to allow Tongan tradition and custom to be applied in the courts. Audio