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	Most read articles for February 2010	Views
1	Prof. Futa Helu (75) passes away	9,706
2	Cyclone Rene batters Tongatapu	5,898
3	Futa, a scholar, a tutor and a mentor	5,512
4	Neiafu calm, as Cyclone Rene passes over	4,958
5	Professor Futa Helu left lasting impression	4,287
6	Forecast 8:40 am Sunday tsunami wave activity for Tonga	4,076
7	Tonga battens down for big cyclone	4,040
8	Tonga and UAE building stronger ties	3,973
9	Severe Tropical Cyclone Rene moves toward Tonga	2,852
10	A tribute to Futa Helu	2,818
11	A tsunami Warning is now in force for all of Tonga	2,671
12	Warwick Hotels president announces five-star hotel for Vava'u	2,529

	Most read articles for January 2010	Views
1	Wedding bells for Fielakepa and Kalaniuvalu	6,196
2	Rocket man aims for Tonga launch by December	2,877
3	Crown Prince meets Tongan Community in Japan	2,714
4	Mother of six wins $5000	2,556
5	Tongatapu's first-born baby for 2010, a blessing from heaven	2,268
6	Looking for Rusty's child	1,886
7	Tongan system fails to provide due diligence at all levels, SCP chair tells inquiry	1,843
8	Lord Dalgety blames government for purchase of Ashika	1,760
9	NZ engine inspector tells inquiry signature was forged	1,692
10	Pulupaki sails, ignoring detainment order, after expert declares ferry beyond repair	1,639
11	"I'm not going to be the fall guy," Lord Dalgety tells Ashika inquiry	1,538
12	New grant supports tertiary institutes	1,465

	Most read articles for December 2009	Views
1	Three teens charged with murder at Talafo'ou	2,834
2	TIHE awards include first Media and Journalism Diplomas	2,229
3	Tonga High School dux excels in languages	2,185
4	Sharper, cleaner Nuku'alofa taking shape	2,007
5	Float parade concludes 2009 Cultural Festival	1,903
6	Loloahi pleads not guilty to fraud	1,867
7	No hope for trapped women and children	1,748
8	Pelenaise Havea, 2009 Dux of Vava'u High	1,642
9	Vava'u Festival a colourful display of traditional culture	1,535
10	Tonga National Day celebration in Hamburg	1,514
11	Rugby movie "Invictus", The People are wrong!	1,511
12	Ports Authority manager denies responsibility to stop Ashika sailing	1,438

	Most read articles for November 2009	Views
1	Paul Karalus and Lord Dalgety appear before Commission of Inquiry	2,845
2	Pictures show big hole in Ashika	2,574
3	PPSEAWA celebrates 55 years in Tonga	2,548
4	Taunga Island welcomes conference delegates	2,404
5	Tonga puts renewable energy on the map	2,332
6	Ashika not surveyed before purchase by Tonga Govt	2,247
7	Ashika wreckage video attracts surging crowds	2,224
8	SCP Board cuts off Jonesse	2,163
9	Fearful passengers wanted Ashika to return to Nuku'alofa	2,114
10	Ashika survivor saw cargo flooding for hours before sinking	2,111
11	"Please stop Ashika from sailing," senior engineer told bosses	2,031
12	Commission presents report to King George Tupou V	1,987

	Most read articles for October 2009	Views
1	Tsunami waves wrecked Niuatoputapu	20,038
2	PM Office releases names of tsunami victims	5,930
3	Lone Niuatoputapu nurse cares for tsunami victims	5,267
4	French ship arrives with supplies for Niuatoputapu	4,707
5	Ko e fiema'u vivili 'a e puleanga, ha fale'i lelei	3,845
6	Australians choose Tu'uhevaha, as an inspirational role model	3,520
7	Sulifa saw tsunami roaring over coconut trees, engulfing Hihifo	3,121
8	Tonga extradites Mohammed Fahda	2,994
9	Tonga assists two Samoa's	2,929
10	Tsunami swept 'Anamalia (71) into a life-saving tree	2,845
11	Niuatoputapu disaster claims nine lives	2,830
12	Engineer shows photos of holes on sides and floor of Ashika	2,669

	Most read articles for September 2009	Views
1	Tongan patriarch Joe Tu'ilatai Mataele (84) passes away	4,817
2	Mass burial at sea for Ashika victims	4,222
3	Paea prepares for Miss South Pacific Pageant	3,884
4	Tonga police bust large shipment of drugs	3,566
5	Part three, Ashika Memorial at sea	3,560
6	Ashika inquiry protected like a court, Attorney General tells Tongan media	2,644
7	Young mother died after stabbing, court told	2,608
8	Popua 4-year-old dies after abuse	2,551
9	Armed robbers flee with $600 cash	2,458
10	Cruising yachts gather for first Annual Regatta Vava'u	2,193
11	Loloahi from Leimatu'a, causes a stir in Whitehall	2,115
12	Donations for Ashika victims exceed $1 million	2,059

	Most read articles for August 2009	Views
1	Operation Ashika releases first list of missing passengers and crew	17,970
2	ROV video shows Ashika on seabed	16,477
3	Women and children feared lost in ferry sinking	11,520
4	SCP releases ferry disaster survivor list	11,114
5	Devastated by tragedy, Ashika survivor tells of crisis below decks	10,358
6	Princess Ashika ferry sinks, search for survivors underway	8,934
7	Mass burial at sea for Ashika victims	8,823
8	93 missing, Ashika toll rising	8,515
9	Emotional homecoming for Ashika survivors	8,206
10	Hopes fading for missing passengers	8,165
11	Op. Ashika names 70 missing passengers and crew	7,857
12	Mother mourns loss of two daughters	7,839

	Most read articles for July 2009	Views
1	Nine girls contest Miss Heilala Crown 2009-10	3,530
2	Former Thai President, Thaksin, visits Tonga	2,288
3	Liahona and Saineha alumni join Heilala festivities	2,132
4	Two contestants for Miss Heilala 2009-10	1,823
5	THS girl first Tongan to enter US Naval Academy	1,801
6	NZ Prime Minister visits Tonga	1,682
7	Baby 'Ofa survives family tragedy	1,656
8	Miss Heilala Pageant opens with 10 contestants	1,612
9	First female officers for TDS	1,580
10	Pregnant woman Tonga's first death from swine flu	1,526
11	George 'Fiji' Veikoso celebrates his Tongan roots	1,499
12	Luani new Governor of Vava'u	1,467

	Most read articles for June 2009	Views
1	Baron Vaea passes away after a long life of service	4,579
2	King and Head of State attend funeral	3,339
3	Tributes for Baron Vaea	3,225
4	Tongan Harvard graduate	2,005
5	Man jailed for relationship with first cousin	1,980
6	Tu'ivanuavou appointed to noble title Vaea	1,694
7	Happy 75th Birthday celebration for Futa Helu	1,421
8	One contestant enters Miss Heilala Pageant	1,376
9	MV Siupeli Koula burns at wharf	1,363
10	Cool days for Tonga	1,295
11	Inter-island ferry MV Princess Ashika arriving	1,273
12	'Atenisi University inducts six fellows	1,228

	Most read articles for May 2009	Views
1	Vava'u marina use embarrassing	1,570
2	Royal charity concerts support Tonga Red Cross	1,373
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	5,951
2	Tsunami warning cancelled after earthquakes shake Tonga	2,022
3	Extraordinary Cultures Tour jets in to see Tongan Lakalaka	1,524
4	Night flights postponed as volcanic activity continues	1,519
5	Rescue effort "lucky" to locate Governor Malupo missing at sea	1,427
6	ANZ Tonga opens new $4.5m headquarters	1,222
7	'Ulukalala's Hawaiians could be the ancient rock art carvers	1,094
8	Tonga's choice: dictatorship or democracy?	1,074
9	Policeman paralysed after fall from coconut tree	1,060
10	Tonga plays Dubai in Rugby World Cup 7's, March 5	1,052
11	Man charged with attempted murder in 'Eua	1,000
12	Tonga celebrates International Women's Day, appreciating caregivers	986

	Most read articles for February 2009	Views
1	Woman charged with attempted murder	1,355
2	Man charged with murder of young woman at Vaini	1,261
3	Queen Victoria calls into Nuku'alofa	1,187
4	Four Tongans come home to reclaim citizenship	1,114
5	US Consular Office for Nuku'alofa soon	1,107
6	Tonga's Giant Trevallys attract Japanese anglers	1,054
7	Youth leaders visit Tonga on friendship voyage	1,008
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	3,066
2	Second big fire in Neiafu destroys shops	2,539
3	Last respects for Hu'akavameiliku	2,040
4	TIHE graduates bring professional skills into workplaces	1,697
5	Police arrest youngsters in Neiafu fire inquiry	1,562
6	Loumaile Lodge opens in central Nuku'alofa	1,496
7	PM's $90,000 tops new salary budget	1,184
8	Two Tongans ready for an icy challenge	1,101
9	Paternity case against Tu'iha'ateiho fails	1,067
10	Cultural Festival in Nuku'alofa today	1,063
11	King's coronation regalia exhibition opens	1,053
12	Our culture should be original not imitating, Minister tells Pacific heritage meeting	1,020

	Most read articles for November 2008	Views
1	Graduation day road accident kills four Liahona teenagers	3,263
2	3 Great White Sharks drop tags in Tonga	2,318
3	Fifth Liahona boy dies after accident	1,476
4	Young survivor fights on at Vaiola Hospital	1,247
5	18 years prison for armed robber who injured man	1,071
6	Tongan PM unhappy with Air NZ demands	1,062
7	Body builder Kahuni wins charity event	1,001
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	1,814
2	Fresh look for Fua'amotu Int'l Airport	1,539
3	7.1 undersea quake shakes Tongatapu	1,404
4	Yacht rescued from Hakau Mama'o Reef	1,116
5	New Police Commander aims to win back community's trust	1,062
6	Nuku'alofa CBD works to start November	1,028
7	Three names for Anti Corruption Commissioner	1,012
8	Australia U-18 beats Tonga Secondary Schools	1,005
9	Princess Pilolevu to be Tonga's 'Royal Patron of Whales'	1,003
10	Tu'ivanuavou named to plan political reform	1,001
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	2,796
2	Royal picnic on Nuku Island ends celebrations	2,242
3	Princess Pilolevu promotes Tonga in India	1,478
4	Tu'iha'ateiho paternity case awaits medical report on plaintiff	1,238
5	Vakaloa Beach Resort opens at Kanokupolu	1,234
6	Accident shatters dreams of two talented sportsmen	1,198
7	New commercial plaza for Neiafu	1,138
8	Airline targets Pacific Islanders in Australia	1,135
9	Pacific Methodist Women gather in Nuku'alofa	1,133
10	Argumentative Vava'u PR ordered out of the House	1,097
11	Tonga's third contingent home from Iraq	1,085
12	Nuku'alofa insecure following Coronation	1,063

	Most read articles for August 2008	Views
1	King rides in Queen Salote's car in coronation procession	2,873
2	Tae Kami passes away	2,870
3	Royals, Governor Generals and Heads of State at King's Military Parade	2,435
4	Fireworks and Tupakapakanava light up Nuku'alofa seafront	2,163
5	HM King George Tupou V crowned in Centenary Church	2,058
6	Joyful welcome for "Tu'i Ha'apai"	2,016
7	Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding	2,008
8	Port of Refuge glows with Tupakapakanava	1,900
9	Coronation of King George Tupou V	1,868
10	Crown Prince Tonga's first High Commissioner to Australia	1,667
11	Proud Tongan Olympians home on August 28	1,638
12	Passengers stranded as Airline Tonga suspends service	1,523

	Most read articles for July 2008	Views
1	Tungi and Tu'iplehake become Princes	3,658
2	HM King George Tupou V crowned in Centenary Church	3,568
3	2nd Lt. Sione Ngu marries Cassandra	3,558
4	Coronation of King George Tupou V	3,453
5	Taumafa Kava, the installation of King George Tupou V	3,407
6	Gilt throne arrives in time for king's coronation	3,404
7	Tupou V models crown, robes for Coronation stamps	2,739
8	Royal Tupakapakanava torch lighting ceremony lights up foreshore	2,393
9	One local girl among 13 Miss Heilala Contestants	2,348
10	Hon. Sitiveni Tuku'aho to receive Tungi title	2,171
11	Seven Coronation Lakalaka will not include Tatakamotonga	1,768
12	Top five Miss Heilala Ta'olunga dancers named	1,755

	Most read articles for June 2008	Views
1	'Ikale Tahi leaves for Pacific Nations Tournament	1,691
2	Ready, set, text!	1,658
3	Hihifo models strut their stuff at Kolovai Hall	1,656
4	Feasting and dancing throughout Tonga for King's Coronation	1,446
5	Four Mataika men charged over armed robbery, shooting	1,251
6	A parliament of questionable integrity	1,139
7	Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding	1,133
8	Seafront dining at new Sails Lodge and Restaurant	1,111
9	Tonga sets up its first Anti Corruption office	1,093
10	A second Kava for West Point	1,054
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	2,651
2	PTH's new store encourages hope in time of hardship, says Princess	1,949
3	Thousands party with Shaggy on the Nuku'alofa waterfront	1,945
4	Shaggy discovers Tongan island life	1,680
5	Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding	1,661
6	Charity Concert celebrates royals 60th birthdays	1,491
7	Tonga's Tautahi Gold wins 2008 IRB Pacific Cup	1,325
8	King appoints Veikune title	1,208
9	Pacific's top policemen train in Tonga	1,201
10	Court declares lease still valid in Fakafanua family dispute	1,181
11	Crown withdraws Simiki sedition charge	1,153
12	Digicel launches Tonga network	1,143

	Most read articles for April 2008	Views
1	Tongatapu PRs roar back into the House	2,992
2	Results, 2008 Tonga Parliamentary General Election	2,418
3	Chatham Pacific launches flights to Ha'apai, Vava'u	1,952
4	Tongans confused and undecided on eve of 2008 General Election	1,931
5	Former Speaker Tu'iha'angana loses seat in Nobles election	1,858
6	Fakafanua property dispute hearing concludes	1,717
7	Niua's people choose new PR	1,524
8	Uata and Fuko take Ha'apai seats	1,501
9	One dead, two critically injured in Ha'ateiho shooting	1,492
10	Close contest in Vava'u as Lavulavu and Vaipulu top the polls	1,423
11	Tonga's people go to the polls	1,409
12	8 years jail for child sex predator	1,315

	Most read articles for March 2008	Views
1	Tatakamotonga Hu Lou Ifi to the king	2,189
2	Helen Clark opens Pacific EXPO in Waitakere City today	2,148
3	Parliamentary Election	1,498
4	Two candidates appear in court	1,476
5	Pacific Islands youth celebrate Easter in Tonga	1,451
6	The King and PM deliberate on Fineasi report	1,385
7	American travel agents first visit to Tonga in over a decade	1,334
8	Princess launches Child Cancer Foundation of Tonga	1,331
9	Forced resignation, heralds change in finance control	1,277
10	Nine months jail term for multiple crimes	1,248
11	Visitors and exhibitors at expo 2008	1,238
12	Thunderstorm darkens Nuku'alofa	1,211

	Most read articles for February 2008	Views
1	Tonga's Minister of Finance resigns	2,089
2	Four girls enter Tonga's first Miss Valentine beauty contest	1,392
3	Fihi e loto mo e 'atamai	1,375
4	Coronation celebrations July 30-August 3	1,250
5	The mining of Tonga's seabed is a worry	1,233
6	Ko e lahi ange hono 'ofa'i' ko e lahi ange ia 'a e vale	1,203
7	Mineral exploration is good news	1,198
8	Flash flooding as storm dumps heavy rainfall on Tonga	1,177
9	Body identified as ship's engineer	1,161
10	Tonga's general election attracts 71 candidates	1,147
11	TDS responds to calls during Tonga's greatest-ever rainfall	1,143
12	PM, Ministers to step down from public enterprise boards	1,132

	Most read articles for January 2008	Views
1	Two dead in Nuku'alofa shooting	3,856
2	Police identify man in Helu shooting	2,841
3	'Ikai lava ke ta'ofi 'a e ngutulau mo e matalatala	2,415
4	A Commoners run government	1,820
5	Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding	1,591
6	CEO reports $513,831 missing from TRFU accounts	1,561
7	Fasi-Ma'ufanga mauls the Toa	1,400
8	Tofoa gunman eludes police	1,342
9	King George returning to Tonga January 26	1,315
10	Man attacked estranged wife with illegal firearm	1,274
11	Govt investigates alleged misuse of tourism donation	1,218
12	Minister dismisses rumoured resignation	1,148

	Most read articles for December 2007	Views
1	Ko e 'Otua mo Tonga ko hotau Tofi'a	2,471
2	Ko hai koa' 'oku tu'u fakaunga mai mo e hele'	2,256
3	Kau helo 'i honau kuonga	2,009
4	Ko e fakatupu 'e hai 'a e faihala 'i ha fonua	1,768
5	Malo Mr Harder	1,677
6	Ten nominations for Hall of Fame	1,423
7	Harder tell us more	1,340
8	Tavake Fusimalohi dies	1,233
9	Kingdom of Tonga	1,166
10	Severe Tropical Cyclone Daman moves across Fiji tonight	1,133
11	'Uluaki kole fakamolemole 'a e faihala	1,085
12	Court dismisses claim to Veikune title and privileges	1,015

	Most read articles for November 2007	Views
1	Ko e fufo'i fakapulou lahi	2,850
2	'Uluaki kole fakamolemole 'a e faihala	2,066
3	Liona's tribute to her sister wins US$5000	1,629
4	Tonga's Tessi wins Miss South Pacific	1,524
5	Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding	1,362
6	Miss Face of Tonga 2007 entrants make first appearance	1,340
7	Warm welcome home for Miss South Pacific	1,061
8	Tonga police still hunting for Tofoa gunman	1,029
9	King away for two months	1,024
10	Eight contestants for 2007 Miss Face of Tonga	1,002
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	2,535
2	Nuku'alofa holds float parade for 'Ikale Tahi	2,113
3	Catholics celebrate in Nuku'alofa	2,045
4	King welcomes 'Ikale Tahi	1,974
5	Thousands welcome home the 'Ikale Tahi	1,586
6	Tonga Rugby Union welcome French delegation to Forum	1,335
7	Monsignor Paini Mafi consecrated as Coadjutor Bishop	1,294
8	Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding	1,278
9	Mate Ma'a Tonga thrash Junior Kangaroos at Teufaiva	1,066
10	Tongan Breast Cancer Society launched today	1,050
11	Queen Mother attends 'Unuaki 'o Tonga Graduation	1,028
12	Nuku'alofa turns red today	1,000

	Most read articles for September 2007	Views
1	Remodeled LDS Tonga Temple opens for public view	2,861
2	The Tonga Temple opens to the public	2,651
3	Jubilation in Tonga as 13-man 'Ikale Tahi holds on to victory	1,925
4	'Ikale Tahi shocks the Springboks	1,648
5	Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding	1,406
6	'Ikale Tahi v England live on TV Tonga	1,335
7	Tonga's Royal Palace tower taken down	1,303
8	Queen Mother opens new Fa'onelua Conference Hall	1,043
9	Tongan players make their mark at RWC	1,037
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	2,468
2	Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding	2,271
3	Queen Mother loses another sister	1,520
4	TRFU announces 'Ikale Tahi team for RWC	1,389
5	In Tonga there is kavenga here and kavenga there	1,260
6	South Pacific Games opens in Apia	1,260
7	Father and daughter acquitted of incest charges	1,185
8	Funeral for Taulupe Aleamotu'a on August 27	1,180
9	Seven years jail for a ringleader of Tonga's 16/11 mayhem	1,106
10	Policewoman's catch, world record claim for Nuku'alofa fishing	1,103
11	Families farewell Tongan troops for Baghdad	1,080
12	Second incest trial for 2007	1,078

	Most read articles for July 2007	Views
1	Enjoy over 140 photos of the May Royal Wedding	1,757
2	PRs lost the plot	1,736
3	Latter-day Saints' Helping Hands Campaign	1,638
4	Cultural dancer from Hawaii wins Miss Heilala 2007-08	1,632
5	Miss Heilala contest begins at Kolovai	1,349
6	Tonga's Firepower 'Ikale Tahi squad for 2007 Rugby World Cup	1,175
7	Tu'itavake gives No.11 jersey to Shooters	1,171
8	Tevita Vaikona returns to Paris, disappointed but not discouraged	1,043
9	Miss Galaxy Contest 2007 lives up to its outrageous reputation	1,023
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	3,231
2	'Fo'i malie', 'Ikale Tahi defeated in a good game with Jnr. All Blacks	1,625
3	Royal Int'l Hotel to open in time for Pacific Forum	1,586
4	Hon. Peauafi Haukinima resigned	1,481
5	Eight girls join 2007 Miss Heilala Pageant	1,435
6	Three contestants register for Miss Heilala Pageant 2007	1,371
7	Princess gives blood on Tonga's World Blood Donor Day	1,327
8	Showcasing Tonga's beauty spots	1,128
9	Delgado convicted of vehicular manslaughter	1,027
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	4,033
2	Samoans begin week of mourning for Malietoa Tanumafili II	1,707
3	Upolu Samoa wins the Pacific Cup 2007	1,525
4	Tongan Royal wedding celebrations begin	1,248
5	This is our call	1,066
6	TDS cadets to enter prestigious US military academies	1,028
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	2,022
2	Two dead, four missing, in Solomon Islands tsunami	1,221
3	Inga the Winger inherits father's chiefly matai title	1,163
4	Accused street protestors await judgement	1,058
5	Sunshine follows Cyclone Cliff	1,029
6	Lawyer imprisoned for failure to pay $20,000 fine	1,027
7	Princess Pilolevu bestows honorary titles	1,017
8	DNA tests identify 8 dead in Shoreline fire, including boy aged 13	1,011
9	Ha'apai PR's son to face trial for damage to hotel	1,002
10	Tropical Cyclone Cliff bringing gale force winds to Tonga tonight	1,001
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	1,944
2	Crown Law takes over prosecution of major 16/11 crimes	1,359
3	Six men to face Supreme Court on 16/11 robbery charges	1,202
4	Man to face trial for destruction of several Nuku'alofa buildings	1,171
5	Kele'a editor charged with sedition and defamation	1,170
6	Tuku a mo e fakama	1,144
7	Nursing student to face trial for Fung Shing thefts	1,115
8	Police tell Fasi court that protestors broke through cordon	1,110
9	Tonga's fight for survival overwhelms efforts for reform	1,088
10	Tonga's Star Cinema will be rebuilt, vows owner	1,086
11	Witness in 16/11 trial saw safe flung out of store onto truck	1,083
12	Captain saw accused marijuana importer load cracker tins onto ferry	1,037

	Most read articles for February 2007	Views
1	Tonga volcanic eruption seen by yacht crew	3,151
2	Call for reform of Tongan police force	2,714
3	Clive Edwards is out on bail but can't leave Tonga	2,010
4	Reconstruction of Nuku'alofa to start in April	1,666
5	Earthquakes jolted Nuku'alofa last night	1,651
6	Protest leaders pleaded not guilty	1,460
7	Rapist to serve 7 years in prison	1,399
8	Protesters to appear in court on Friday	1,390
9	Public returns to a bare Nuku'alofa	1,312
10	Tonga Rugby Union Chairman charged with sedition	1,310
11	Tonga government commits to a two-airlines policy	1,296
12	First offenders to keep Nuku'alofa waterfront clean	1,253

	Most read articles for January 2007	Views
1	Tonga volcanic eruption seen by yacht crew	13,037
2	Two prominent Tongans charged with sedition, and abetting damage or arson	3,053
3	New island emerges in Tonga	2,848
4	'Akilisi Pohiva released from police custody	2,352
5	Vava'u Festival starts on January 26	2,261
6	Tonga unable to fund recovery	2,040
7	NZ and Tonga Police need time to catch ringleaders	1,959
8	Nuku'alofa CBD demolition falls behind schedule	1,715
9	Soldiers will apply "necessary force" under continuing Emergency Powers	1,690
10	PM's Office hires Taimi 'o Tonga publisher to help improve its image	1,675
11	Tongan aircraft engineer wins student awards	1,651
12	Family watched in horror as mob destroys $11.7 million business	1,587

	Most read articles for December 2006	Views
1	Tonga volcanic eruption seen by yacht crew	8,396
2	Accountant watched as axe-wielding bank robbers botched the job	4,327
3	Over 200 Talamahu Market vendors displaced.	3,628
4	Fasi man identified as second burn victim	3,274
5	Nuku'alofa: images of destruction	2,968
6	Tonga police arrest 638 suspects aged 12 to 70 years	2,927
7	Ring leaders still at large, devastated business people told	2,875
8	Xmas Bonanza brings smiles back to the faces of Nuku'alofa shoppers	2,808
9	Heroines, Lucy and Lise stood up to the mob	2,782
10	Australia hands over modern tip for Tonga	2,724
11	Tonga police arrest over 700 suspects	2,700
12	Tongans must bear the burden of Demo's infighting	2,583

	Most read articles for November 2006	Views
1	Tonga volcanic eruption seen by yacht crew	66,285
2	Rioting crowd leaves leaves trail of wreckage in Nuku'alofa	31,604
3	New island emerges in Tonga	17,489
4	Nuku'alofa: images of destruction	10,378
5	Pangai Si'i mob destroys the heart of Nuku'alofa	7,747
6	Royal ceremonies to mark end of 100 days of mourning for king	4,588
7	BYU Running Backs Vakapuna and Tonga make an impact	4,536
8	Arriving passenger abandons 2kg marijuana on Fua'amotu carousel	4,327
9	Five People's Reps claim responsibility, as Nuku'alofa burns	3,845
10	Tu'ipelehake protests against PRs, "who use terrorism as a political tool"	3,461
11	Police confirm six dead in Tonga fires	3,407
12	Tongan capital will be rebuilt, says King at closing of Parliament	3,188

	Most read articles for October 2006	Views
1	King Tupou V to attend Mass in Niuafo'ou	5,844
2	Tonga ends 10 nights of mourning with Royal Kava Circle	3,670
3	Tonga's princesses cut their hair in mourning	3,602
4	Niuafo'ou Trade Fair opens in Nuku’alofa	3,320
5	Pilinisesi Pilolevu Tuita 'a e Tu'i Tonga Fefine	3,261
6	Tupouto'a Lavaka, Tonga's new Crown Prince	3,108
7	HM King Siaosi Tupou V visits Vava’u	2,974
8	Tonga ends month of State mourning tomorrow	2,857
9	Whale watching veteran frustrated by 2-boats policy	2,373
10	Ne molia e molumalu 'o e ouau ki Mo'unga	2,353
11	New group of Australian volunteers arrive	2,208
12	Fully elected parliament for the people, by the people, Tonga's NCPR proposes	1,975

	Most read articles for September 2006	Views
1	HM King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV passes away	12,634
2	His Late Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV lies in State	11,569
3	Tonga's Tupou IV laid to rest	10,157
4	Ha'a present gifts at Palace; massive 'umu steams at Pea	8,539
5	Thousands pay final tributes to Tongan King	6,785
6	Thousands line Tonga's airport route to honour King	6,694
7	Pigs, yams and kava for King Tupou V	6,416
8	Funeral presentations continue at Tongan Royal Palace	6,258
9	Six days State Funeral for Tupou IV	6,005
10	Royal Funeral update	5,804
11	Mala'ekula preparations underway for State funeral of Tupou IV	5,756
12	Tonga begins month of State mourning	5,754

	Most read articles for August 2006	Views
1	Tongan Royal family ends 10 days of mourning	5,973
2	Mailefihi becomes 7th Tu’ipelehake	5,015
3	Tonga's king in "stable condition"	4,953
4	Tongans urged to pray for dying King	4,198
5	First Brigadier rank for Tonga Defence Services commander	3,037
6	New website to feature Tongan Monarchy	2,754
7	Freak tornado hits Ha'apai rescue mission, sinks barge	2,510
8	Tonga's Int'l Airport to corporatise in January	2,426
9	'E bankrupt 'a e fonua he pele pa'anga 'oku fai	2,244
10	Hand baggage restrictions for Tonga air passengers	2,210
11	Tu'ipelehake wins nobles' by-election	2,030

	Most read articles for July 2006	Views
1	Prince Tu'ipelehake leaves Tongans a legacy of Talanoa	27,382
2	Deaths of royals in Menlo Park accident	15,290
3	Burial at 'Otu Langi revives ancient kingship link	10,517
4	Edith Delgado pleads not guilty to manslaughter, speeding	8,871
5	Students celebrate King's birthday	8,615
6	Sina Nauahi wins Miss Heilala title	7,599
7	Sombre homecoming for Prince Tu'ipelehake and Princess Kaimana	7,515
8	Funeral service for Royal Couple	6,943
9	Tu'ipelehake to be buried at Langi Na Moala	6,448
10	No taboo for Tu'ipelehake funeral	6,435
11	Royal funeral set for July 21	6,405
12	Memorial service after Royal tragedy	6,017

	Most read articles for June 2006	Views
1	Tonga's 106th Legislature opens	4,696
2	Ten entrants for Miss Heilala Pageant 2006	4,292
3	Tonga Day celebrated in UK	3,198
4	Tongan protest marchers call for political reform	3,073
5	Six entrants for 2006 Miss Heilala Pageant	2,864
6	Tupou College celebrates 140th Anniversary	2,825
7	Tonga must avoid political disaster, says Princess Regent	2,534
8	Princess Regent tours Vava'u outer islands	2,181
9	Royal tour of Vava'u ends Saturday	2,108
10	King coming home for 88th birthday celebrations	2,029
11	Tongan MPs regret House closure	1,761
12	New ferry for outer islands Vava'u	1,759

	Most read articles for May 2006	Views
1	Six villages celebrate new water supply	1,803
2	Hotel renovations begin for Tonga Forum	1,691
3	Tonga ends its controversial one-airline policy	1,633
4	Quake damage may close Niu'ui Hospital	1,598
5	PSA calls on Tupouto'a to reconsider new cabinet	1,574

	Most read articles for April 2006	Views
1	Church windows smashed in Neiafu student clashes	3,293
2	Prison term for pregnant bank teller, who forged withdrawals	2,468
3	Rival students urged to "forgive and forget"	2,401
4	Tonga to play U-19 Div B final this week	2,066
5	Tonga's electric power generation up for sale	2,044
6	British presence slips away into the night	1,998
7	King of Tonga returns to New Zealand	1,924
8	Tonga in final for U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier	1,833
9	Tonga Chamber of Commerce stalls challenge	1,658
10	Tonga’s Inter-Collegiate Sports becomes a national event	1,570
11	New proposal for a Democratic Monarchy in Tonga	1,386
12	Tonga announces new measures to squeeze taxpayers	1,337

	Most read articles for March 2006	Views
1	Funeral of Hon. Fakafanua today	6,372
2	UB40 concert, Nuku'alofa's biggest ever party	5,523
3	What's inside Tonga's ancient tombs? Remote sensors probe Tu'i Tonga's grave	5,026
4	Tongan nobleman faces rape inquiry	3,547
5	Tonga’s King cuts short first public appearance	3,024
6	Queen Salote College celebrates 80th anniversary	2,977
7	The sun sets on British presence in Tonga	2,619
8	Fakafanua to be buried on March 2	2,531
9	Rape inquiry of Noble Lasike ends	2,459
10	Rape inquiry for Noble Lasike begins in Nuku'alofa	2,149
11	Tonga's King appoints Dr Sevele as first citizen Prime Minister	2,014
12	'Olive and 'Akilisi's media bash over Shoreline	2,009

	Most read articles for February 2006	Views
1	New US Peace Corps volunteer dies in Tonga shark attack	6,729
2	Tongan Noble Fakafanua dies on morning walk	4,315
3	Tongan noble, Hon. ‘Ahome'e dies suddenly	4,138
4	Funeral of Hon. 'Ahome'e to be held in Tonga	3,669
5	"Be the change you wish to see in the world", Tessa wrote	3,660
6	Tonga memorial service for Tessa Horan	3,387
7	Tonga's Speaker stripped of job and noble title	2,812
8	All night drinking spree led to murder and life imprisonment	2,725
9	Couple charged with ANZ Tonga bank theft	2,387
10	Queen of Tonga attends funeral of ‘Ahome'e	2,386
11	Hon. Fakafanua funeral to be held this week	2,310

	Most read articles for January 2006	Views
1	Images of Tonga 2005	5,227
2	Happily married with $5000 New Year blessing	3,007
3	Island girl, Liz Mitchell, brings Boney M to Tonga	2,797
4	Mapa Faletau receives the matapule title 'Akau'ola	1,914
5	Tonga at rock bottom, needs lean-mean cost cuts, says Minister	1,892
6	Jury finds Tongan Speaker guilty of bribery	1,848
7	Tonga drafts new labour legislation	1,758
8	Big Black Marlin breaks Tongan record	1,603
9	Tongan teachers threaten new strike action	1,422
10	Half of Tonga's senior students make the grade	1,360

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