Tonga
No confidence motion will help focus Tonga MPs over Xmas
A Tongan MP is aiming to unseat the prime minister, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa - issuing a motion of no confidence last week. Audio
Tonga law to counter internet abuses passed
Tonga's legislature has now passed its new cyber bullying bill, known officially as the Electronic Communication Abuse Offences Act. Audio
No confidence motion moved in Tonga
A member of Tonga's parliament has filed a motion for a vote of no confidence in the prime minister.
Tongan Rugby League saga nearing conclusion
The league this week appealed its expulsion from the International Rugby League, and the issue could be settled by Christmas.
Overseas Tongans to have say on democracy, development
Tongans living in NZ will this weekend be able to have their say about what sort of democracy should prevail in their home country. Audio
Tongan diaspora's views on democracy and development sought
Tongans living outside Tonga will, this weekend, be able to have their say about what sort of democracy should prevail in their home country. Audio
New development in watermelon shipment debacle
Tonga's Ministry of Agriculture says the reason a shipment of watermelons for NZ wasn't picked up was because there were no containers ready for transport. Audio
Tonga Govt shares growers frustrations at failed watermelon shipment
The Ministry of Agriculture in Tonga share their frustration with watermelon growers over the cancellation of the first shipment to New Zealand that was scheduled over the weekend. Audio
Tonga port approved for major upgrade
The Nuku'alofa Port Upgrade Project is to receive a $US45m grant from the Asian Development Bank to help rehabilitate and streamline operations.
Watermelon growers in Tonga furious
NZ last week allowed watermelons to be shipped over after a two-month ban. But the first consignment failed when trucks never arrived to pick up the fruit. Audio
Watermelon growers in Tonga furious at missing NZ shipment
Watermelon growers in Tonga are furious with the lack of transparency from the government after the cancellation of their first shipment since the temporary approval permit was granted by New Zealand.
…News in Tongan for 7 December 2020
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NZ delivers PPE and Unimog parts to Tonga
Covid Personal Protective Equipment has been delivered to Tonga by the New Zealand military.
Trial shipments of Tongan watermelon to NZ
Watermelon farmers in Tonga have shed tears of joy over the announcement their exports would be allowed into New Zealand again, on a trial basis. Audio
NZ opens up pathway for trial shipments of Tongan watermelon
NZ has issued Tongan exporters a temporary approval permit, allowing them to send watermelons to the country under special conditions.
News in Tongan for 1 December 2020
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Tonga youth NGO hopes to end violent school rivalries
Tonga's only youth run NGO is hoping to end violent interschool rivalries through its mentorship and outreach programmes. Audio
Tonga youth NGO hopes to end violent school rivalries
Tonga's only youth run NGO is hoping to end violent interschool rivalries through its mentorship and outreach programmes.
Tonga Rugby looks to kick off new era
The Tonga Rugby Union is seeking a Chief Executive Officer, in a bid to kick-start a new future of stability for 2021 and beyond.
News in Tongan for 25 November 2020
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