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Most read articles for May 2009 Views
1 Vava'u marina use embarrassing 1570
2 Royal charity concerts support Tonga Red Cross 1373
3 Mr Apple wants more Tongan workers to return 998
4 St Bede's welcomes back Tongan Prime Minister 961
5 US travel agents tour Tonga's scenic sites 923
6 "VIVA Pacific Islanders" exhibition held in Tokyo 912
7 Tongan Parliament opens on May 28 879
8 King attends reception for new Japanese Embassy 866
9 Sunburnt tongues for Commonwealth's best novelists in Nuku'alofa 860
10 Christchurch Tongan community farewells PM 853
11 Five licences granted for sea cucumber exports 703
12 Low growth needs economic stimulus 682
Most read articles for March 2009 Views
1 Underwater volcanic eruption close to Nuku'alofa 5951
2 Tsunami warning cancelled after earthquakes shake Tonga 2022
3 Extraordinary Cultures Tour jets in to see Tongan Lakalaka 1524
4 Night flights postponed as volcanic activity continues 1519
5 Rescue effort "lucky" to locate Governor Malupo missing at sea 1427
6 ANZ Tonga opens new $4.5m headquarters 1222
7 'Ulukalala's Hawaiians could be the ancient rock art carvers 1094
8 Tonga's choice: dictatorship or democracy? 1074
9 Policeman paralysed after fall from coconut tree 1060
10 Tonga plays Dubai in Rugby World Cup 7's, March 5 1052
11 Man charged with attempted murder in 'Eua 1000
12 Tonga celebrates International Women's Day, appreciating caregivers 986
Most read articles for February 2009 Views
1 Woman charged with attempted murder 1355
2 Man charged with murder of young woman at Vaini 1261
3 Queen Victoria calls into Nuku'alofa 1187
4 Four Tongans come home to reclaim citizenship 1114
5 US Consular Office for Nuku'alofa soon 1107
6 Tonga's Giant Trevallys attract Japanese anglers 1054
7 Youth leaders visit Tonga on friendship voyage 1008
8 Nuku'alofa reconstruction set for April 954
9 Tongan rugby player tests positive for marijuana in Japan 942
10 Murder accused appears at Mu'a court 895
11 Fasi mo e Afi GPS enjoys new facility thanks to Japan Rotary Int'l 881
12 Pistol fired on Tokomololo farm 861
Most read articles for December 2008 Views
1 Tonga loses leading scholar, Dr Langi Kavaliku 3066
2 Second big fire in Neiafu destroys shops 2539
3 Last respects for Hu'akavameiliku 2040
4 TIHE graduates bring professional skills into workplaces 1697
5 Police arrest youngsters in Neiafu fire inquiry 1562
6 Loumaile Lodge opens in central Nuku'alofa 1496
7 PM's $90,000 tops new salary budget 1184
8 Two Tongans ready for an icy challenge 1101
9 Paternity case against Tu'iha'ateiho fails 1067
10 Cultural Festival in Nuku'alofa today 1063
11 King's coronation regalia exhibition opens 1053
12 Our culture should be original not imitating, Minister tells Pacific heritage meeting 1020
Most read articles for November 2008 Views
1 Graduation day road accident kills four Liahona teenagers 3263
2 3 Great White Sharks drop tags in Tonga 2318
3 Fifth Liahona boy dies after accident 1476
4 Young survivor fights on at Vaiola Hospital 1247
5 18 years prison for armed robber who injured man 1071
6 Tongan PM unhappy with Air NZ demands 1062
7 Body builder Kahuni wins charity event 1001
8 China promises aircraft for TDS 965
9 Sex predators a serious menace to Tonga's children 906
10 Tongan culture on display December 8-18 905
11 AFL Oceania visits paralysed players 864
12 Bad drivers cause too many road deaths 860
Most read articles for October 2008 Views
1 Tony Fuemana films 'My Lost Kainga' in Tonga 1814
2 Fresh look for Fua'amotu Int'l Airport 1539
3 7.1 undersea quake shakes Tongatapu 1404
4 Yacht rescued from Hakau Mama'o Reef 1116
5 New Police Commander aims to win back community's trust 1062
6 Nuku'alofa CBD works to start November 1028
7 Three names for Anti Corruption Commissioner 1012
8 Australia U-18 beats Tonga Secondary Schools 1005
9 Princess Pilolevu to be Tonga's 'Royal Patron of Whales' 1003
10 Tu'ivanuavou named to plan political reform 1001
11 MPs call for termination of Commission for Political Reform 913
12 Court of Appeal quashes two charges against PR's 890
Most read articles for September 2008 Views
1 View over 400 photos of the Coronation of HM King George Tupou V 2796
2 Royal picnic on Nuku Island ends celebrations 2242
3 Princess Pilolevu promotes Tonga in India 1478
4 Tu'iha'ateiho paternity case awaits medical report on plaintiff 1238
5 Vakaloa Beach Resort opens at Kanokupolu 1234
6 Accident shatters dreams of two talented sportsmen 1198
7 New commercial plaza for Neiafu 1138
8 Airline targets Pacific Islanders in Australia 1135
9 Pacific Methodist Women gather in Nuku'alofa 1133
10 Argumentative Vava'u PR ordered out of the House 1097
11 Tonga's third contingent home from Iraq 1085
12 Nuku'alofa insecure following Coronation 1063
Most read articles for August 2008 Views
1 King rides in Queen Salote's car in coronation procession 2873
2 Tae Kami passes away 2870
3 Royals, Governor Generals and Heads of State at King's Military Parade 2435
4 Fireworks and Tupakapakanava light up Nuku'alofa seafront 2163
5 HM King George Tupou V crowned in Centenary Church 2058
6 Joyful welcome for "Tu'i Ha'apai" 2016
7 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 2008
8 Port of Refuge glows with Tupakapakanava 1900
9 Coronation of King George Tupou V 1868
10 Crown Prince Tonga's first High Commissioner to Australia 1667
11 Proud Tongan Olympians home on August 28 1638
12 Passengers stranded as Airline Tonga suspends service 1523
Most read articles July 2008 Views
1 Tungi and Tu'ipelehake become Princes 3658
2 HM King George Tupou V crowned in Centenary Church 3568
3 2nd Lt. Sione Ngu marries Cassandra 3558
4 Coronation of King George Tupou V 3453
5 Taumafa Kava, the installation of King George Tupou V 3407
6 "The Jedi" airlift comes to the rescue of king's coronation 3404
7 Tupou V models crown, robes for Coronation stamps 2739
8 Royal Tupakapakanava torch lighting ceremony lights up foreshore 2393
9 One local girl among 13 Miss Heilala Contestants 2348
10 Hon. Sitiveni Tuku'aho to receive Tungi title 2171
11 Seven Coronation Lakalaka will not include Tatakamotonga 1768
12 Top five Miss Heilala Tau'olunga dancers named 1755
Most read articles for June 2008 Views
1 'Ikale Tahi leaves for Pacific Nations Tournament 1691
2 Ready, set, text! 1658
3 Hihifo models strut their stuff at Kolovai Hall 1656
4 Feasting and dancing throughout Tonga for King's Coronation 1446
5 Four Mataika men charged over armed robbery, shooting 1251
6 A parliament of questionable integrity 1139
7 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 1133
8 Seafront dining at new Sails Lodge and Restaurant 1111
9 Tonga sets up its first Anti Corruption office 1093
10 A second Kava for West Point 1054
11 PRs backing out of Govt. takeover bid for Shoreline Power 994
12 Parliament's Chief Clerk charged with assault 953
Most read articles for May 2008 Views
1 Hon. Lupepau'u divorces Matai'ulua 2651
2 PTH's new store encourages hope in time of hardship, says Princess 1949
3 Thousands party with Shaggy on the Nuku'alofa waterfront 1945
4 Shaggy discovers Tongan island life 1680
5 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 1661
6 Shaggy discovers Tongan island life 1491
7 Tonga's Tautahi Gold wins 2008 IRB Pacific Cup 1325
8 King appoints Veikune title 1208
9 Pacific's top police officers train in Tonga 1201
10 Court declares lease still valid in Fakafanua family dispute 1181
11 Crown withdraws Simiki sedition charge 1153
12 Digicel launches Tonga network 1143
Most read articles for April 2008 Views
1 Tongatapu PRs roar back into the House 2992
2 Results, 2008 Tonga Parliamentary General Election 2418
3 Chatham Pacific launches flights to Ha'apai, Vava'u 1952
4 Tongans confused and undecided on eve of 2008 General Election 1931
5 Former Speaker Tu'iha'angana loses seat in Nobles election 1858
6 Fakafanua property dispute hearing concludes 1717
7 Niua's people choose new PR 1524
8 Uata and Fuko take Ha'apai seats 1501
9 One dead, two critically injured in Ha'ateiho shooting 1492
10 Close contest in Vava'u as Lavulavu and Vaipulu top the polls 1423
11 Tonga's people go to the polls 1409
12 8 years jail for child sex predator 1315
Most read articles for March 2008 Views
1 Tatakamotonga Hu Lou Ifi to the king 2189
2 Helen Clark opens Pacific EXPO in Waitakere City today 2148
3 Parliamentary Election 1498
4 Two candidates appear in court 1476
5 Pacific Islands youth celebrate Easter in Tonga 1451
6 The King and PM deliberate on Fineasi report 1385
7 American travel agents first visit to Tonga in over a decade 1334
8 Princess launches Child Cancer Foundation of Tonga 1331
9 Forced resignation, heralds change in finance control 1277
10 Nine months jail term for multiple crimes 1248
11 Visitors and exhibitors at expo 2008 1238
12 Thunderstorm darkens Nuku'alofa 1211
Most read articles for February 2008 Views
1 Tonga's Minister of Finance resigns 2089
2 Four girls enter Tonga's first Miss Valentine beauty contest 1392
3 Fihi e loto mo e 'atamai 1375
4 Coronation celebrations July 30-August 3 1250
5 The mining of Tonga's seabed is a worry 1233
6 Ko e lahi ange hono 'ofa'i' ko e lahi ange ia 'a e vale 1203
7 Mineral exploration is good news 1198
8 Flash flooding as storm dumps heavy rainfall on Tonga 1177
9 Body identified as ship's engineer 1161
10 Tonga's general election attracts 71 candidates 1147
11 TDS responds to calls during Tonga's greatest-ever rainfall 1143
12 PM, Ministers to step down from public enterprise boards 1132
Most read articles for January 2008 Views
1 Two dead in Nuku'alofa shooting 3856
2 Police identify man in Helu shooting 2841
3 'Ikai lava ke ta'ofi 'a e ngutulau mo e matalatala 2415
4 A Commoners run government 1820
5 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 1591
6 CEO reports $513,831 missing from TRFU accounts 1561
7 Fasi-Ma'ufanga mauls the Toa 1400
8 Tofoa gunman eludes police 1342
9 King George returning to Tonga January 26 1315
10 Man attacked estranged wife with illegal firearm 1274
11 Govt investigates alleged misuse of tourism donation 1218
12 Minister dismisses rumoured resignation 1148
Most read articles for December 2007 Views
1 Ko e 'Otua mo Tonga ko hotau Tofi'a 2471
2 Ko hai koa' 'oku tu'u fakaunga mai mo e hele' 2256
3 Kau helo 'i honau kuonga 2009
4 Ko e fakatupu 'e hai 'a e faihala 'i ha fonua 1768
5 Malo Mr Harder 1677
6 Ten nominations for Hall of Fame 1423
7 Harder tell us more 1340
8 Tavake Fusimalohi dies 1233
9 Kingdom of Tonga 1166
10 Severe Tropical Cyclone Daman moves across Fiji tonight 1133
11 'Uluaki kole fakamolemole 'a e faihala 1085
12 Court dismisses claim to Veikune title and privileges 1015
Most read articles for November 2007 Views
1 Ko e fufo'i fakapulou lahi 2850
2 'Uluaki kole fakamolemole 'a e faihala 2066
3 Liona's tribute to her sister wins US$5000 1629
4 Tonga's Tessi wins Miss South Pacific 1524
5 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 1362
6 Miss Face of Tonga 2007 entrants make first appearance 1340
7 Warm welcome home for Miss South Pacific 1061
8 Tonga police still hunting for Tofoa gunman 1029
9 King away for two months 1024
10 Eight contestants for 2007 Miss Face of Tonga 1002
11 Vava'u Lahi is not part of Fiji 993
12 Pilot project a solution for roaming pigs 900
Most read articles for October 2007 Views
1 The Royal Tonga International Hotel opens for business today 2535
2 Nuku’alofa holds float parade for ‘Ikale Tahi 2113
3 Catholics celebrate in Nuku’alofa 2045
4 King welcomes 'Ikale Tahi 1974
5 Thousands welcome home the 'Ikale Tahi 1586
6 Tonga Rugby Union welcome French delegation to Forum 1335
7 Monsignor Paini Mafi consecrated as Coadjutor Bishop 1294
8 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 1278
9 Mate Ma'a Tonga thrash Junior Kangaroos at Teufaiva 1066
10 Tongan Breast Cancer Society launched today 1050
11 Queen Mother attends 'Unuaki 'o Tonga Graduation 1028
12 Nuku'alofa turns red today 1000
Most read articles for September 2007 Views
1 Remodeled LDS Tonga Temple opens for public view 2861
2 The Tonga Temple opens to the public 2651
3 Jubilation in Tonga as 13-man 'Ikale Tahi holds on to victory 1925
4 'Ikale Tahi shocks the Springboks 1648
5 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 1406
6 'Ikale Tahi v England live on TV Tonga 1335
7 Tonga's Royal Palace tower taken down 1303
8 Queen Mother opens new Fa'onelua Conference Hall 1043
9 Tongan players make their mark at RWC 1037
10 Honour caps for Tongans in France 902
11 Nuku'alofa turns red today 872
12 'Etuate Lavulavu sues TBC for defamation 792
Most read articles for August 2007 Views
1 Taulupe Aleamotu'a dies suddenly 2468
2 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 2271
3 Queen Mother loses another sister 1520
4 TRFU announces 'Ikale Tahi team for RWC 1389
5 In Tonga there is kavenga here and kavenga there 1260
6 South Pacific Games opens in Apia 1260
7 Father and daughter acquitted of incest charges 1185
8 Funeral for Taulupe Aleamotu'a on August 27 1180
9 Seven years jail for a ringleader of Tonga's 16/11 mayhem 1106
10 Policewoman's catch, world record claim for Nuku'alofa fishing 1103
11 Families farewell Tongan troops for Baghdad 1080
12 Second incest trial for 2007 1078
Most read articles for July 2007 Views
1 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 1757
2 PRs lost the plot 1736
3 Latter-day Saints' Helping Hands Campaign 1638
4 Cultural dancer from Hawaii wins Miss Heilala 2007-08 1632
5 Miss Heilala contest begins at Kolovai 1349
6 Tonga’s Firepower ‘Ikale Tahi squad for 2007 Rugby World Cup 1175
7 Tu'itavake gives No.11 jersey to Shooters 1171
8 Tevita Vaikona returns to Paris, disappointed but not discouraged 1043
9 Miss Galaxy Contest 2007 lives up to its outrageous reputation 1023
10 Artist Filipe Tohi wants to inspire a new Nuku'alofa to feel more Tongan 838
11 Govt. to buy national power generation from Shoreline this year 836
12 Challenging time for Tonga, Princess tells Tonga Research Assoc. Conference 835
Most read articles for June 2007 Views
1 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 3231
2 'Fo'i malie', 'Ikale Tahi defeated in a good game with Jnr. All Blacks 1625
3 Royal Int'l Hotel to open in time for Pacific Forum 1586
4 Hon. Peauafi Haukinima resigned 1481
5 Eight girls join 2007 Miss Heilala Pageant 1435
6 Three contestants register for Miss Heilala Pageant 2007 1371
7 Princess gives blood on Tonga’s World Blood Donor Day 1327
8 Showcasing Tonga's beauty spots 1128
9 Delgado convicted of vehicular manslaughter 1027
10 My father 962
11 Five People's Reps going to Supreme Court for trial, prefer judge rather than jury 862
12 PM warns civil servants to stay clear of politics 838
Most read articles for May 2007 Views
1 Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding 4033
2 Samoans begin week of mourning for Malietoa Tanumafili II 1707
3 Upolu Samoa wins the Pacific Cup 2007 1525
4 Tongan Royal wedding celebrations begin 1248
5 This is our call 1066
6 TDS cadets to enter prestigious US military academies 1028
7 Court hears PR's November 16 radio broadcast 951
8 Tongan airports handover to TAL deferred to July 946
9 Maui church choir rediscovers their 'Eua roots 914
10 Fehi'a to take up Brown University scholarship 809
11 Tonga's PM wrote letter under duress, court told 789
12 PR warns PM about 16/11 773
Most read articles for April 2007 Views
1 Tongan Royal wedding celebrations begin 2022
2 Two dead, four missing, in Solomon Islands tsunami 1221
3 Inga the Winger inherits father's chiefly matai title 1163
4 Accused street protestors await judgement 1058
5 Sunshine follows Cyclone Cliff 1029
6 Lawyer imprisoned for failure to pay $20,000 fine 1027
7 Princess Pilolevu bestows honorary titles 1017
8 DNA tests identify 8 dead in Shoreline fire, including boy aged 13 1011
9 Ha'apai PR's son to face trial for damage to hotel 1002
10 Tropical Cyclone Cliff bringing gale force winds to Tonga tonight 1001
11 Tonga's Muslims aim to build new boarding school 940
12 Tonga Govt pursues $100 million loan from China 917
Most read articles for March 2007 Views
1 Tonga Rugby Union fights while 'Ikale Tahi squad unknown 1944
2 Crown Law takes over prosecution of major 16/11 crimes 1359
3 Six men to face Supreme Court on 16/11 robbery charges 1202
4 Man to face trial for destruction of several Nuku'alofa buildings 1171
5 Kele'a editor charged with sedition and defamation 1170
6 Tuku a mo e fakama 1144
7 Nursing student to face trial for Fung Shing thefts 1115
8 Police tell Fasi court that protestors broke through cordon 1110
9 Tonga's fight for survival overwhelms efforts for reform 1088
10 Tonga's Star Cinema will be rebuilt, vows owner 1086
11 Witness in 16/11 trial saw safe flung out of store onto truck 1083
12 Captain saw accused marijuana importer load cracker tins onto ferry 1037
Most read articles February 2007 Views
1 Tonga volcanic eruption seen by yacht crew 3151
2 Call for reform of Tongan police force 2714
3 Clive Edwards is out on bail but can't leave Tonga 2010
4 Reconstruction of Nuku'alofa to start in April 1666
5 Earthquakes jolted Nuku'alofa last night 1651
6 Protest leaders pleaded not guilty 1460
7 Rapist to serve 7 years in prison 1399
8 Protesters to appear in court on Friday 1390
9 Public returns to a bare Nuku'alofa 1312
10 Tonga Rugby Union Chairman charges with sedition 1310
11 Tonga government commits to a two-airlines policy 1296
12 First offenders keep Nuku’alofa waterfront clean 1253
Most read articles for January 2007 Views
1 Tonga volcanic eruption seen by yacht crew 13037
2 Two prominent Tongans charged with sedition, and abetting damage or arson 3053
3 New island emerges in Tonga 2848
4 'Akilisi Pohiva released from police custody 2352
5 Vava'u Festival starts on January 26 2261
6 Tonga unable to fund recovery 2040
7 NZ and Tonga Police need time to catch ringleaders 1959
8 Nuku'alofa CBD demolition falls behind schedule 1715
9 Soldiers will apply "necessary force" under continuing Emergency Powers 1690
10 PM's Office hires Taimi 'o Tonga publisher to help improve its image 1675
11 Tongan aircraft engineer wins student awards 1651
12 Family watched in horror as mob destroys $11.7 million business 1587
Most read articles for December 2006 Views
1 Tonga volcanic eruption seen by yacht crew 8396
2 Accountant watched as axe-wielding bank robbers botched the job 4327
3 Over 200 Talamahu Market vendors displaced. 3628
4 Fasi man identified as second burn victim 3274
5 Nuku'alofa: images of destruction 2968
6 Tonga police arrest 638 suspects aged 12 to 70 years 2927
7 Ring leaders still at large, devastated business people told 2875
8 Xmas Bonanza brings smiles back to the faces of Nuku'alofa shoppers 2808
9 Heroines, Lucy and Lise stood up to the mob 2782
10 Australia hands over modern tip for Tonga 2724
11 Tonga police arrest over 700 suspects 2700
12 Tongans must bear the burden of Demo's infighting 2583
Most read articles for November 2006 Views
1 Tonga volcanic eruption seen by yacht crew 66285
2 Rioting crowd leaves leaves trail of wreckage in Nuku'alofa 31604
3 New island emerges in Tonga 17489
4 Nuku'alofa: images of destruction 10378
5 Pangai Si'i mob destroys the heart of Nuku'alofa 7747
6 Royal ceremonies to mark end of 100 days of mourning for king 4588
7 BYU Running Backs Vakapuna and Tonga make an impact 4536
8 Arriving passenger abandons 2kg marijuana on Fua'amotu carousel 4327
9 Five People's Reps claim responsibility, as Nuku'alofa burns 3845
10 Tu'ipelehake protests against PRs, "who use terrorism as a political tool" 3461
11 Police confirm six dead in Tonga fires 3407
12 Tongan capital will be rebuilt, says King at closing of Parliament 3188
Most read articles for October 2006 Views
1 King Tupou V to attend Mass in Niuafo'ou 5844
2 Tonga ends 10 nights of mourning with Royal Kava Circle 3670
3 Tonga's princesses cut their hair in mourning 3602
4 Niuafo'ou Trade Fair opens in Nuku’alofa 3320
5 Pilinisesi Pilolevu Tuita 'a e Tu'i Tonga Fefine 3261
6 Tupouto'a Lavaka, Tonga's new Crown Prince 3108
7 HM King Siaosi Tupou V visits Vava’u. 2974
8 Tonga ends month of State mourning tomorrow 2857
9 Whale watching veteran frustrated by 2-boats policy 2373
10 Ne molia e molumalu 'o e ouau ki Mo'unga 2353
11 New group of Australian volunteers arrive 2208
12 Fully elected parliament for the people, by the people, Tonga's NCPR proposes 1975
Most read articles for September 2006 Views
1 HM King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV passes away 12634
2 His Late Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV lies in State 11569
3 Tonga's Tupou IV laid to rest 10157
4 Ha'a present gifts at Palace; massive 'umu steams at Pea 8539
5 Thousands pay final tributes to Tongan King 6785
6 Thousands line Tonga's airport route to honour King 6694
7 Pigs, yams and kava for King Tupou V 6416
8 Funeral presentations continue at Tongan Royal Palace 6258
9 Six days State Funeral for Tupou IV 6005
10 Royal Funeral update 5804
11 Mala'ekula preparations underway for State funeral of Tupou IV 5756
12 Tonga begins month of State mourning 5754
Most read articles for August 2006 Views
1 Tongan Royal family ends 10 days of mourning 5973
2 Mailefihi becomes 7th Tu’ipelehake 5015
3 Tonga's king in "stable condition" 4953
4 Tongans urged to pray for dying King 4198
5 First Brigadier rank for Tonga Defence Services commander 3037
6 New website to feature Tongan Monarchy 2754
7 Freak tornado hits Ha'apai rescue mission, sinks barge 2510
8 Tonga's Int'l Airport to corporatise in January 2426
9 'E bankrupt 'a e fonua he pele pa'anga 'oku fai 2244
10 Hand baggage restrictions for Tonga air passengers 2210
11 Tu'ipelehake wins nobles' by-election 2030
12 Brief 6.1 quake shakes Nuku'alofa 1955
Most read articles for July 2006 Views
1 Prince Tu'ipelehake leaves Tongans a legacy of Talanoa 27382
2 Deaths of royals in Menlo Park accident 15290
3 Burial at 'Otu Langi revives ancient kingship link 10517
4 Edith Delgado pleads not guilty to manslaughter, speeding 8871
5 Students celebrate King's birthday 8615
6 Sina Nauahi wins Miss Heilala title 7599
7 Sombre homecoming for Prince Tu'ipelehake and Princess Kaimana 7515
8 Funeral service for Royal Couple 6943
9 Tu'ipelehake to be buried at Langi Na Moala 6448
10 No taboo for Tu'ipelehake funeral 6435
11 Royal funeral set for July 21 6405
12 Memorial service after Royal tragedy 6017
Most read articles for June 2006 Views
1 Tonga's 106th Legislature opens 4696
2 Ten entrants for Miss Heilala Pageant 2006 4292
3 Tonga Day celebrated in UK 3198
4 Tongan protest marchers call for political reform 3073
5 Six entrants for 2006 Miss Heilala Pageant 2864
6 Tupou College celebrates 140th Anniversary 2825
7 Tonga must avoid political disaster, says Princess Regent 2534
8 Princess Regent tours Vava'u outer islands 2181
9 Royal tour of Vava'u ends Saturday 2108
10 King coming home for 88th birthday celebrations 2029
11 Tongan MPs regret House closure 1761
12 New ferry for outer islands Vava'u 1759
Most read articles for May 2006 Views
1 One man hurt as great earthquake 8.0 shakes awake Tonga 5874
2 Veitongo church down, but not out, after quake 4187
3 7.1 undersea earthquake shakes Tonga and Fiji 3706
4 Tonga's violent quake - world's biggest in over a year 3535
5 Korean visitor survives two-storey fall in Tonga quake 3369
6 5.7 Earthquake epicentre near Vava'u 2428
7 Strong aftershocks from Tonga's big quake 2176
8 Six villages celebrate new water supply 1803
9 Hotel renovations begin for Tonga Forum 1691
10 Tonga ends its controversial one-airline policy 1633
11 Quake damage may close Niu'ui Hospital 1598
12 PSA calls on Tupouto'a to reconsider new cabinet 1574
Most read articles for April 2006 Views
1 Church windows smashed in Neiafu student clashes 3293
2 Prison term for pregnant bank teller, who forged withdrawals 2468
3 Rival students urged to "forgive and forget" 2401
4 Tonga to play U-19 Div B final this week 2066
5 Tonga's electric power generation up for sale 2044
6 British presence slips away into the night 1998
7 King of Tonga returns to New Zealand 1924
8 Tonga in final for U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier 1833
9 Tonga Chamber of Commerce stalls challenge 1658
10 Tonga’s Inter-Collegiate Sports becomes a national event 1570
11 New proposal for a Democratic Monarchy in Tonga 1386
12 Tonga announces new measures to squeeze taxpayers 1337
Most read articles for March 2006 Views
1 Funeral of Hon. Fakafanua today 6372
2 UB40 concert, Nuku'alofa's biggest ever party 5523
3 What's inside Tonga's ancient tombs? Remote sensors probe Tu'i Tonga's grave 5026
4 Tongan nobleman faces rape inquiry 3547
5 Tonga’s King cuts short first public appearance 3024
6 Queen Salote College celebrates 80th anniversary 2977
7 The sun sets on British presence in Tonga 2619
8 Fakafanua to be buried on March 2 2531
9 Rape inquiry of Noble Lasike ends 2459
10 Rape inquiry for Noble Lasike begins in Nuku'alofa 2149
11 Tonga's King appoints Dr Sevele as first citizen Prime Minister 2014
12 'Olive and 'Akilisi's media bash over Shoreline 2009
Most read articles for February 2006 Views
1 New US Peace Corps volunteer dies in Tonga shark attack 6729
2 Tongan Noble Fakafanua dies on morning walk 4315
3 Tongan noble, Hon. ‘Ahome'e dies suddenly 4138
4 Funeral of Hon. 'Ahome'e to be held in Tonga 3669
5 "Be the change you wish to see in the world", Tessa wrote 3660
6 Tonga memorial service for Tessa Horan 3387
7 Tonga's Speaker stripped of job and noble title 2812
8 All night drinking spree led to murder and life imprisonment 2725
9 Cyclone Vaianu batters southern Tonga 2477
10 Couple charged with ANZ Tonga bank theft 2387
11 Queen of Tonga attends funeral of ‘Ahome'e 2386
12 Hon. Fakafanua funeral to be held this week 2310
Most read articles for January 2006 Views
1 Images of Tonga 2005 5227
2 Happily married with $5000 New Year blessing 3007
3 Island girl, Liz Mitchell, brings Boney M to Tonga 2797
4 7.1 undersea earthquake shakes Tonga and Fiji 2499
5 Mapa Faletau receives the matapule title 'Akau'ola 1914
6 Tonga at rock bottom, needs lean-mean cost cuts, says Minister 1892
7 Jury finds Tongan Speaker guilty of bribery 1848
8 Tonga drafts new labour legislation 1758
9 Lady Alaileula leaves Tonga after royal cow row 1613
10 Big Black Marlin breaks Tongan record 1603
11 Tongan teachers threaten new strike action 1422
12 Half of Tonga's senior students make the grade 1360
 
 
 

 

 

  
 

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