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Guide to Hong Kong (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale occurred in Tonga at 7 p.m. Monday Hong Kong time (1100 GMT), according to a bulletin released ...
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Fijilive (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
Fiji Bati finish third after defeating TongaOctober 31, 2009 The Vodafone Fiji Bati team have finished at third place in the Pacific Rugby Cup in Papua New Guinea after they defeated Tonga in the playoffs 26-16 this afternoon.The Tim Gilogley-coached side led 10-4 at halftime after veteran and assistant captain Iowane Divavesi and Jo Ravueta scored a try each with one conversion from skipper Wes Naiqama.Ravueta...
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Fijilive (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
The Fiji Bati has finished third overall in the Pacific Nations Cup after defeating Tonga 26-16 in an exciting third and fourth play off in Papua New Guniea this evening.More reports to follow ...
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Fijilive (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
The Baby Flying Fijians U12 and U14 teams ended their two test series against Tonga on a high this afternoon at the TFL National Stadium with impressive wins.The Uprising Beach Resort sponsored two junior national teams maintained their fine form from last weekend to create history by becoming the first set of junior ruggers to feature and register back to back victories in the series in its inaugural...
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Fiji Times (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
FIJI Primary School Rugby Union will host next year's meet against the Ikale Tahi Tonga Primary School team next year.
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Fijilive (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
The Fiji Bati side is optimistic about their second outing at the Pacific Cup in Papua New Guinea as they battle for the third and fourth place in the playoff against Tonga on Saturday.The Wes Naiqama-skippered side has only one chance to defend their pride after they lost their Four Nation dreams at the weekend when they were defeated by Cook Islands 22-24.“The loss against the Cooks hit us...
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Fijilive (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
A Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Tongan ferry Princess Ashika is due to begin today, reports stuff.co.nzThe inter-island ferry sank suddenly off the coast of Nuku'alofa on August 5, killing 75 passengers.A three-member commission has promised a "full, faithful and impartial inquiry" which will try to determine what caused the sinking.In particular, it will look at whether...
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Whenua Fenua Enua Vanua (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
Nuku Alofa declaration* From 29 to 31 July 2009, over 15 participants from 8 different countries in the Pacific/Oceania region, from Indigenous peoples, civil society and governments, gathered in Tonga to discuss global issues that severely impact our region on a daily basis: climate change, forest protection, and the role of Indigenous peoples and local communities. Preamble We [Indigenous peoples...
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Fijilive (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
The Baby Flying Fijians defeated Tonga 29-3 in their one-off test at Ratu Cakobau Park today.The Lasarusa Senibale coached under 14 side proved to be too stronmg for their Tongan opponents running in four tries. In the other test the Fiji under 12 side also defeated Tonga 17-5.
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Relief Web (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Relief Web (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Relief Web (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
The Government has committed $1.5 million to Tonga for tsunami recovery and reconstruction efforts, Foreign Minister Murray McCully says.Nine people were killed and significant damage was suffered by houses, other buildings, and...