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Teen convicted of underage carnal knowledge: Nuku’alofa, Tonga: A 17-year-old youth was found guilty on charges of carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 15, committed in January last year in Tongatapu. Source: Teen convicted of underage carnal… https://t.co/eahu6Hru7t

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Israel Folau’s latest anti-gay comments ‘unacceptable’: By Radio New Zealand Fullback Israel Folau’s latest anti-gay comments on social media are “unacceptable” and its integrity unit will look into the matter, Rugby Australia (RA) says. Wallabies… https://t.co/2MUDczUxzA

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Why Tongan language has no word for human rights: Auckland, New Zealand: Tongan people, a product of centuries of monarchy and social hierarchy, are never born free or equal, and the Tongan language has no word for ‘rights’ as in ‘to have rights’, nor a… https://t.co/r3gfdwf9DF

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Tonga’s PM in NZ for medical check: Nuku’alofa, Tonga: The Prime Minister Hon ‘Akilisi Pohiva is currently in Auckland for a medical examination, after leaving hospital in Tonga. Source: Tonga’s PM in NZ for medical check https://t.co/BGXe38RNpI

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Cabinet seeks royal authority in appointing Planning Tribunal: Nuku’alofa, Tonga: An urgent bill pushed by Cabinet last month – the National Spatial Planning And Management (Amendment) Bill 2019 – aims to replace the King’s authority in appointing the… https://t.co/K4wCTrExPh

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Sione Moala jailed for bar attack that left victim without an eye: Police acknowledge today’s sentencing of Sione Moala in the Auckland High Court, in relation to the wounding of man outside a bar in the central city in April 2016. Moala was sentenced to… https://t.co/LQWjkOaawa

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Is Scenic leaving a symptom of problems for Tongan economy?: Nuku’alofa, Tonga: Scenic Hotels left Tonga abruptly two weeks ago after 8 years in their facility near the airport. Whether it was a problem with their landlord, their partner, or their own… https://t.co/cfMdfQZHnG

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Trade Minister charged over refusing to obey mooring of vessels: Nuku’alofa, Tonga: Dr Tu’i Uata, the Minister of Trade and Economic Development is facing charges of neglecting to obey and refusal to obey the Port Master’s direction in regards to the… https://t.co/rX2MZOHdxa

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Fijian woman alleges Tongan couple trafficked her as slave in Australia: By AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS A couple who travelled to work in Australia from Tonga ‘imported’ a live-in worker from Fiji because they felt a servant was missing from their lives,… https://t.co/pbbkFdlK51

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New Tonga Broadcasting HQ part of National Early Warning system: Nuku’alofa, Tonga: Ground breaking for a new headquarter building for Tonga Broadcasting Commission was held on March 29. Funded by Japan, the building is part of a multi-million pa’anga… https://t.co/5HgKSQVrbb

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Accused pleads not guilty in 1.9kg multi-million meth seizure: Nuku’alofa, Tonga: Viliami Mangisi pleaded not guilty today to charges relating to the seizure of 1.9 kilos of methamphetamine in the departure lounge at Fua’amotu International Airport last… https://t.co/uKmHJqLl4m

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Tonga must guard against security threats, Deputy PM Sika tells memorial service : Tonga must be alert to potential security threat, Deputy Prime Minister Semisi Sika said on Friday. Hon. Sika was speaking at an early morning memorial service for the… https://t.co/3TVPzXsshB

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Tevita Pangai Jnr ‘a sealed deal’ to feature in State of Origin for NSW Blues: It’s the news that will set tongues wagging in New South Wales: Broncos man-mountain Tevita Pangai Jnr will play for NSW in the Origin arena. Source: Tevita Pangai Jnr ‘a… https://t.co/YV7SxbLkVO

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Businessman failed to declare cash to Customs: Nuku’alofa, Tonga: A businessman of Asian origin was convicted of failing to declare carrying over $10,000 pa’anga at Fua’amotu International Airport last year, and is expected be sentenced in April. Source:… https://t.co/sgAu3MFak5

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King orders petitions from government’s enemies to be referred to Ombudsman: King Tupou VI has ordered three petitions attacking the government to be referred to the Ombudsman. Source: King orders petitions from government’s enemies to be referred to… https://t.co/vHKounzkbG

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Accused in airport $2 million meth seizure put onto “no fly” list: Nuku’alofa, Tonga: A Supreme Court judge expressed concern that accused Meth mule Viliami Mangisi (59), was granted bail by a lower court, after he was late for his first appearance at… https://t.co/9uKhMrM5DY

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21 packs of meth seized at Ngele’ia: Nuku’alofa, Tonga: Nineteen people arrested for drugs offences over the weekend in different locations, included one man who was in possession of 21 packs methamphetamine at Ngeleia. Source: 21 packs of meth seized at… https://t.co/ZWGUv6bp9Z

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Tongans in New Zealand show solidarity with Muslims after racist murders in Christchurch: Tongans living in New Zealand have been asked to wear black this week as a sign of support for the country’s Muslim community. Source: Tongans in New Zealand show… https://t.co/ok1R5X3yKG

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Hard work pays off for budding actress Visesia in Seattle: Tacoma, Washington, USA: A young Tongan-American actress, dancer, and singer, Visesia Fakatoufifita (11) is reaping the benefits of her hard work having landed her first major role as Annie in… https://t.co/Vwsyd6H02W

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Nobles and Cabinet meeting deadlocked as gov’t blocks decision for another public consultation on new Bills: A meeting this morning to resolve a disagreement between the noble MPs and the Cabinet ministers in Parliament ended in deadlock. Source: Nobles… https://t.co/drGRbF7Q2i