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Dec 21, 2010

Heidi Montag: 2010 Was the "Hardest" Year of My Life

As 2010 comes to a close, Heidi Montag says it’s been the hardest year of her life, especially because of her massive plastic surgery run back in November of 2009.
The former “Hills” hottie says she regrets getting all the work done, as it’s made her life and marriage quite complicated.

DAKOTA FANNING Named as New IMG Model, Dec 21, 2010

We will always remember her as one of Hollywood’s most talented and adorable child stars, and now Dakota Fanning has another accolade to her credit.
Branching out into a new endeavor, the “Dreamer” cutie has signed a modeling contract with IMG Models.

Harry Potter Actress’s Attacker Brother Pleads Guilty

Her brother Ashraf Azad attacked her for dating a non-Muslim man and now it seems Afshan Azad will finally get justice.
The 22-year-old “Harry Potter” actress’ brother pleaded guilty to assault and causing bodily harm in Manchester court today (December 21).

Katie Holmes: West Coast Workout Woman

Back on the West Coast, Katie Holmes was spotted hitting up a fitness center in Los Angeles today (December 21).
The “Dawson’s Creek” darling sported a grey hoodie with black trousers and leopard print boots as she carried her large tote bag past the paparazzi.

CELEBRITY GOSSIP - Kim Kardashian's Heartbreaking Holiday Memory, Dec 21, 2010

Drumming up a rather sad memory, Kim Kardashianrecalls a time she received a puppy for Christmas - only to have tragedy strike two weeks later.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger indicates he would accept position in Obama administration

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the outgoing Republican Governor of California, has indicated he would accept a position as an
Asked if he would accept a position from President Obama, Mr Schwarzenegger replied that he would Photo: AFP
Mr Schwarzenegger suggested he would like to go to Washington and influence national policy on clean energy use, and promote environmentalism.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the outgoing Republican Governor of California, has indicated he would accept a position

One dead, 27 injured in Nairobi bus blast, Dec 21, 2010


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NAIROBI, AFP - An explosion on a bus in central Nairobi has killed at least one person and wounded 26, Kenya's police chief says, amid a report that it was caused by a device set off during a police search.  
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Vatican assets worth $30m seized

ROME, Dec 20 AP - A judge has upheld the seizure of 23 million euros ($FJ53.37 million) in Vatican assets in a money-laundering probe involving the Holy See's bank, the second time the bank has been denied the return of the funds.

FUNAFUTI ATOLL News, Dec 21, 2010


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  1. Change hard to believe in


    Sydney Morning Herald - 26 Nov 2010

    Vulnerable ... a boy and a piglet that had escaped on the Tuvaluan island of Funafuti, where residents say rising sea water threatens food production. ...


  2. Frequent flier: Lifelong pilot from McLouth always prepared for ...


    Lawrence Journal World - Richard Gwin - 1 day ago

    Another time, a plane went down in Funafuti when the airplane hit the mast of a ship, and some crew members died. The tiny islands and runways made from ...
  3. Making do with little


    Fiji Times - 3 Dec 2010

    Forty per cent of Tuvalu's inhabitants live on the capital island of Funafuti. For 3000 years Funafuti's lagoon, planting pits and coconut trees have ...
  4. Mum-of-three ordered out of NZ


    Stuff.co.nz - Britton Broun - 6 days ago

    The main island, Funafuti, is sinking as seawater seeps up through it at king tides. Other problems include overcrowding, rubbish and poor healthcare. ...
    Family hides as mum ordered out- Sunday Star Times
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  5. iReport Global Challenge: Earth's most fascinating places


    CNN - Daphne Sashin - 5 days ago

    He says rising sea levels have already caused significant coastal erosion, and parts of the capital island, Funafuti, flood once a month from salt water ...


  6. "We Cannot Afford to Be Held Hostage...By Political Backwardness ...


    Democracy Now (blog) - 9 Dec 2010

    The greatest width of land on Funafuti, our capital island, is 600 meters. The highest point is only four meters. When a cyclone hits, ...
  7. Australia - 2011 Tuvalu Scholarships Program


    ISRIA (registration) - 1 Dec 2010

    Congratulating the recipients at a ceremony in the Tuvaluan capital of Funafuti, Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, Richard Marles, ...
  8. La nueva Atlántida


    impre.com - 28 Nov 2010

    Funafuti (la capital de la isla) ha perdido la mayor parte de sus playas y los ciclos naturales que vivíamos han cambiado. "Se han perdido fuentes de ...
  9. Tuvalu steht das Wasser bis zum Hals - Sendereihe "Was passiert ...


    Deutschlandfunk - 25 Nov 2010

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TUVALU News, Dec 21, 2010


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  1. Tuvalu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


    Tuvalu formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Hawaii and Australia. ...
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TORRES STRAIT Islands News, Dec 21, 2010


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  1. Torres Strait Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


    The Torres Strait Islands are a group of at least 274 small islands which lie in Torres Strait, the waterway separating far northern continental Australia's ...
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TONGATAPU News, Dec 21, 2010


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  1. Lord becomes Tonga's first 'elected' PM


    Stuff.co.nz - Sarah Harvey - 16 hours ago

    Lord Tu'ivakano entered the Tonga Legislative Assembly in 1996 as a Nobles' Representative for Tongatapu, the website says.
    Lord Tu'Ivakano - Source: ONE News- TVNZ
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  2. PACIFIC UPDATE: Pohiva's party in landslide victory, looks set to ...


    Island Business - Robert Matau - 13 Dec 2010

    The Deputy leader of the Friendly Islands Democratic Party won 1047 votes in Tongatapu 3, beating former police minister Clive Edwards with only 681 votes ...
    WE SAY: New chapter in Tonga's history- Island Business
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  3. Samoa's New National Badminton Development Officer


    Badminton Oceania - 13 Dec 2010

    Mr. Sione Vikilani C. Vainikolo, aged 24, of Fasi moe Afi,Tongatapu, is the newly appointed NBDO for Tonga. Sione is an active member of the Tonga National ...


  4. New Tonga ferry enters service


    Radio New Zealand International - 5 days ago

    And there's a lot of excitement among the people of Ha'apai that the boat is going on service starting with this service between Tongatapu and the outer ...
  5. Tonga's Badminton Development Officer


    Badminton Oceania - 25 Nov 2010

    Mr. Sione Lauti, aged 52, of Veitongo, Tongatapu, is Tonga's new Development Officer for Badminton. He worked for the Ministry of Training, Youth and Sports ...


  6. Pro-democracy movement wins Tongan election


    Radio Australia - 25 Nov 2010

    DORNEY: When the early results came out last night it indicated that the Friendly Islands Democratic Party had won eight of the ten seats in Tongatapu. ...
    Tonga: Win boosts activist's PM hopes- New Zealand Herald
    Tonga election winners plan to co-opt two independents- Radio New Zealand International
    ABC Online - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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  7. PACIFIC UPDATE


    Island Business - Lisa Williams-Lahari - 13 Dec 2010

    The Deputy leader of the Friendly Islands Democratic Party won 1047 votes in Tongatapu 3, beating former police minister Clive Edwards with only 681 votes ...
  8. Tongan Democratic Party only got a third of election votes


    Radio Australia - 5 Dec 2010

    MA'U: Yes, yes, that's correct, because there are some constituencies, especially in Tongatapu went up to 15 candidates of their constituency. ...
  9. Tongan Noble under house arrest


    Radio Australia - 2 Dec 2010

    The search warrants were executed on four locations on Tongatapu here on the main island and one location of Vava'u. Two further searches have been carried ...
    Tonga's former Parliamentary Speaker 'under house arrest'- Radio Australia News
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  10. Tonga: Pro-Democracy Publisher Favoured as Post-Ballot PM


    Scoop.co.nz (press release) - 29 Nov 2010

    A founding member of the Human Rights and Democracy Movement, Pohiva was reelected for an eighth term as the Tongatapu People's Representative in 2008. ...
    Tonga poll ushers in historic popular vote- The Australian
    Tongan People Hungry For Democracy- Voxy
    Political horsetrading underway in Tonga- Australia Network News
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  11. Voting starts in Tonga


    People's Daily Online - 24 Nov 2010

    Voting for the 17 single member (People's Representatives) seats -- 10 on the main island Tongatapu, three on Vava'u, two on Ha'apai, and one each on Eua ...
  12. Demokraatlik valitsemisstiil saabus lõpuks ka pisikesse Tonga ...


    Eesti Päevaleht Online - 28 Nov 2010

    Tema erakond Sõpruse Saarte Demokraatlik Partei võitis riigi peamisel, Tongatapu saarel üheksas ringkonnas kümnest, koos väiksematelt saartelt saabunud ...
  13. El movimiento pro-democrático gana las primeras elecciones en Tonga


    ABC.es - 25 Nov 2010

    El Partido Democrático de las Islas Amigables logró 13 de los 17 escaños en disputa, 9 de ellos en la isla principal de Tongatapu, que tiene reservados 10 ...
  14. Ein Schlitzer arbeitet im Südsee-Paradies


    Fuldaer Zeitung - 27 Nov 2010

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VAVAU News, Dec 21, 2010


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  1. Tonga's next PM could be a Noble says political scientist


    Radio Australia - 12 Dec 2010

    DR KOLOAMATANGI: No, in terms of the three MPs from Vavau, I don't think ... Obviously Vavau is not a democratic electorate, they have said this all along. ...
  2. Tonga poll ushers in historic popular vote


    The Australian - Jon Fraenkel - 28 Nov 2010

    As usual, the Vavau group, in the north, bucked the national trend, electing more conservative politicians. Overall, the number of candidates contesting, ...
    Tongan People Hungry For Democracy- Voxy
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  3. Mantra Asia w Indonezji


    Sailnews.pl (Blog) - 1 day ago

    Odprawy można olać także w Tonga są kosztowne i uciążliwe) - chyba, że chce sie do stolicy, Nukualofa, ale nie warto, trzeba za to koniecznie na Vavau, ...
  4. Hiria Ottino et son équipage accueillis en héros


    La Dépêche de Tahiti - 29 Nov 2010

    Raiatea, Rarotonga, Vavau, Suva, Port Vila,Honiara,Rabaul, Palau,Aparri, Fuzhou et Shanghai, soit 8 300 milles nautiques, ou 15 400 km. ...




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TONGA News, Dec 21, 2010


  1. Tonga officially the Kingdom of Tonga (Tongan: Puleʻanga Fakatuʻi ʻo Tonga), is an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising 176 islands scattered ...
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  2. Lord Tu'ivakano voted Tonga's first democratically-elected PM


    Telegraph.co.uk - Bonnie Malkin - 11 hours ago

    Before the elections, Tonga had been ruled by monarchs for centuries. Under Tonga's new constitution, voters directly elected 17 seats in parliament, ...
    Lord becomes Tonga's first 'elected' PM- Stuff.co.nz
    Tonga's parliament elects new PM- ABC Online
    Tonga's parliament chooses PM for first time- Washington Post
    BBC News - New Zealand Herald
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  3. Under the radar: Checking out the Tonga Room


    San Francisco Chronicle - 5 hours ago

    A $1 million renovation gave the Tonga Room a brigher veneer. Brant Ward/The San Francisco Chronicle 2010 It was an instant outrage when it was announced ...

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  4. WikiLeaks cable: New Zealand active in Tonga and Fiji


    New Zealand Herald - 1 day ago

    Alan Williams, Deputy Director at New ZealandQs Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade, told the DCM November 20 that the current crisis in Tonga resulted ...
    Support, anger over Tongan mother's death sentence- TVNZ
    Tongan mum to be sent home with kidney failure- TVNZ
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  5. Bunji's bouncing as youth coach


    Adelaide Now - Greg Davis - 17 hours ago

    The Cup wrapped up in Nuku'Alofa yesterday with Papua New Guinea defeating Tonga in the final of the week-long championship featuring countries from all ...
    Pacific a giant talent pool- Herald Sun
    Boomerangs defeated in game two- AFL.com
    Folau and Hunt promote southern code in Pacific- Cobar Age
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  6. WikiLeaks: GNZ views on Tonga's political reform - 01/08/06


    Scoop.co.nz (press release) - 1 day ago

    (sbu) new zealand officials had been quietly working with the prince to help bring constitutional and political change in the kingdom of tonga. according to ...
    NZ worry over China defence aid to Fiji- Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd
    WikiLeaks cable: NZ actions in the Pacific- New Zealand Herald
    Pacific destabilised by China, Wikileaks cables show- Stuff.co.nz
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  7. MPs in Tonga vote from Prime Minister


    Radio New Zealand International - 20 hours ago

    Tonga's 26 MPs have completed their secret ballot for the country's prime minister and these are now being counted in the speaker's office. ...
  8. A musing about Vince Cable, Tonga and Utopia ...


    The Dispatch Box (blog) - Peter Bingle - Bell Pottinger - 9 hours ago

    On a far away island called Tonga a political revolution is underway. King George Tupou V has introduced parliamentary democracy and yesterday for the first ...
  9. Northampton Saints: Soane Tonga'uiha says Cardiff mind games won't ...


    Northampton Chronicle & Echo - 3 days ago

    LIGHTNING loosehead Soane Tonga'uiha says Cardiff Blues' mind games won't affect Saints in their Heineken Cup re-match tomorrow. Ahead of last week's clash ...
    Rush dismissal costs Cardiff dear- The Press Association
    Cardiff Blues 19 Northampton 23: Saints survive Rush of blood- Daily Mail
    Rush of blood to the head ends Cardiff's dream of Cup glory- Independent
    The Guardian - BBC News
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    Telegraph.co.uk
  10. Folau and Hunt promote southern code in Pacific


    Sydney Morning Herald - 3 days ago

    David Sygall spoke to Israel Folau, who is in Tonga, to find out how he's adapting to life in the AFL. Sun-Herald: It appears that in the first NAB Cup ...
    A Giant headache for GWS- Herald Sun
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  11. Tonga's pro-democracy MPs dominate speech making ahead of PM ...


    Radio New Zealand International - 1 day ago

    Tonga's pro-democracy MPs have dominated speech making during today's sitting of parliament at which they will elect the prime minister for the first time. ...
  12. Andrew McLeod gets kick out of sharing wisdom


    Herald Sun - Greg Davis - 2 days ago

    Source: HWT Image Library ADELAIDE great Andrew McLeod relished coaching a group of indigenous 15-year-olds at a carnival in Tonga. ...
  13. Tonga's acting speaker allows public access to prime minister vote


    Radio New Zealand International - 1 day ago

    Tonga's parliament will be fully open to the media and public today during the vote for prime minister - the first time such access has been allowed. ...
  14. PNG win Oceania Cup


    Radio New Zealand International - 19 hours ago

    Papua New Guinea have capped a memorable fortnight by claiming their first Oceania Cup Under 16 Aussie Rules title after a 53-7 win over Tonga in Nukualofa ...
    Final Placings AFL Oceania Cup U16s- World Footy News
    Fiji Power to face Nauru- Fiji Times
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  15. Karmichael Hunt can't wait to start AFL season


    Herald Sun - Greg Davis - 5 days ago

    Hunt has spent the past few days in Tonga promoting Australian Football at the Youth Oceania Cup alongside Greater Western Sydney's Israel Folau and the ...
    Australian coverage of AFL 'heavyweights' in Tonga.- World Footy News
    Izzy's trip an AFL winner- The Daily Telegraph
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  16. Choice of noble as Tongan PM accepted


    Radio New Zealand - 11 hours ago

    She says Tonga's newly overhauled political system, designed to give more more ... The chairman of the Tonga Business Council, Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau, ...
  17. Israel Folau laps up Tonga life as his sporting journey moves from ...


    Courier Mail - Greg Davis - 4 days ago

    Israel Folau, in Tonga to promote Australian football, with aspiring island players. Pic: Mark Calleja Source: The Courier-Mail FOR the AFL's $6 million man ...
  18. European Cup groups begin to take shape


    Morning Star Online - 1 hour ago

    RUGBY UNION COMMENT: A powerful performance by Tongan loose-head prop Soane Tonga'uiha put paid to Cardiff Blues' chance of progressing from Pool 1 as they ...
  19. Tonga at high risk of debt distress says ADB


    Radio Australia - 6 days ago

    The latest report from the Asian Development Bank's Pacific Economic Monitor says Tonga is facing a high risk of debt distress. The bank's assessment comes ...
    Tonga, Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu facing serious fiscal pressure: ADB- Radio Australia News
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  20. ADB urges Tonga to watch its debt levels


    Radio New Zealand International - 5 days ago

    The ADB's Pacific Economic Montior report says fiscal pressures could threaten Tonga's long-term social and development goals in the coming year. ...
    Fiji facing escalating risk from government debt- Radio Australia
    ADB sees positive outlook for Pacific- Radio New Zealand International
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  21. Tonga's fledgling democracy falters


    Stuff.co.nz - Michael Field - 8 Dec 2010

    Tonga held its first largely democratic general election last month, but while a party set up by veteran politician 'Akilisi Pohiva won the majority of ...
    Tonga Democrats propose national unity government- Radio New Zealand International
    Tonga's new-found democracy falters as nobles cling to power- Monsters and Critics.com
    Tongan democrats call for national unity government- Radio Australia
    Australia Network News
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  22. NZ wary of China's emergence - WikiLeaks


    New Zealand Herald - Audrey Young - 2 hours ago

    A cable in February 2006 describes how the People's Liberation Army gave substantially more aid to defence forces in Fiji and in Tonga than New Zealand did, ...
    NZ feared China was destabilising Pacific: report- AFP
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  23. New Tonga ferry enters service


    Radio New Zealand International - 5 days ago

    Tonga's new purpose-built ferry has arrived in Ha'apai as it has launched its service to the outer islands. The MV 'Otuanga'ofa ferry was constructed and ...
    New Tonga ferry on first outer island voyage- Radio New Zealand International
    Tonga's new inter-island ferry sets sail- Radio New Zealand International
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  24. WE SAY: New chapter in Tonga's history


    Island Business - 13 Dec 2010

    Tonga, therefore, is still the exception and compared to others, still very much an anachronism. It is rather a nominal democracy in the sense that the ...
    Tonga's next PM could be a Noble says political scientist- Radio Australia
    Tonga: Talanoa continues in the search for a united government- Scoop.co.nz (press release)
    Election of Tongan PM delayed- Radio Australia News
    Radio Australia - Island Business
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    Scoop.co.nz (press release)
  25. Tonga moves towards democratic rule


    ABC Online - 26 Nov 2010

    ELIZABETH JACKSON: The South Pacific kingdom of Tonga has made an historic move towards democratic rule. For the first time the people have been allowed to ...
    Noble minority in Tonga's new parliament- The Australian
    Strong showing by Tonga democrats- BBC News
    Xinhua - AFP
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    Sydney Morning Herald
  26. Tonga poll ushers in historic popular vote


    The Australian - Jon Fraenkel - 28 Nov 2010

    TONGA'S first-ever democratic elections took place smoothly on Thursday, and resulted in a resounding victory for those urging reform. ...
    Tonga edging slowly towards democratic government- Radio Australia
    Pacific's last king gives power back to his people- Independent
    Tongan leader pledges grip on MPs' expenses- New Zealand Herald
    Car Rentals - The Dominion Post
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    New Zealand Herald
  27. Tonga's 1973 Test hero dies


    The Australian - Peter Kogoy - 6 days ago

    FORMER Wallabies number eight Mark Loane still has nightmares about his Test debut at Ballymore, when Tonga won 16-11 in a boilover. ...
  28. Overseas teams to get 10 percent discount in airfares


    Fijivillage - 14 hours ago

    Kamea said teams like Samoa, Tonga and Manawatu were earlier asking for discounted fares and thus the decision of a 10 percent discount. ...
    Top team for 7s- Fiji Times
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    Fijivillage
  29. Indigenous teen shine for Boomerangs


    Cairns Post - Murray Wenzel - 29 minutes ago

    Ernest Beckley, Myra Tomsana – 15 and 14 from Horn Island – and Henry Mareko (14, Badu Island) returned yesterday from their six-day tour of Tonga with the ...
  30. Media watchdog critical of Tonga radio closure process


    Radio New Zealand International - 13 Dec 2010

    The Pacific media watchdog group, the Pacific Freedom Forum, has admonished the Tonga... Government for manner in which it shut down a radio station
    Tonga government and media must support complaints process- Scoop.co.nz (press release)
    all 3 news articles »
  31. AFL recruiting campaign rolls into Tonga


    Radio Australia - 5 days ago

    A high profile delegation from the Australian Football League is in Tonga to attend the Oceania under-16 Cup and to spread the word about Australian Rules ...
  32. Women making slow progress in Pacific politics


    Radio Australia - 20 hours ago

    ... introduce reserved seats for women MPs, while Solomon Islands, Cook Islands and Tonga have all had elections without much success for women candidates. ...
  33. Mobile 'revolution' eases Pacific isolation, poverty


    AFP - Talek Harris - 9 Dec 2010

    SYDNEY — From the rugged highlands of Papua New Guinea to the remote islands of Tonga, a telecommunications revolution in the Pacific is helping ease ...
  34. Tonga race adds to zing


    Times of India - 5 Dec 2010

    The occasion was ekka-tonga race organised by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) on the last day of Lucknow Mahotsav on Sunday. ...
    Ekka-tonga race to take alternate route today- Times of India
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  35. Flying Boomerangs head to Tonga


    AFL.com - 12 Dec 2010

    AFL players Karmichael Hunt, Israel Folau and Nic Naitanui will travel to Tonga to attend the Youth AFL Oceania Cup this week. ...
  36. Transport plan to create job opportunities in Tonga


    Radio Australia - 5 days ago

    The World Bank hopes the expansion of the Tonga Transport Consolidation Project will create employment opportunities for the country's young people, ...
  37. Tongan noble on drugs, firearms charges


    Sydney Morning Herald - 8 Dec 2010

    A Tongan noble has been charged with drugs and firearms offences after a series of raids in Tonga... and Sydney connected to a plot to smuggle drugs into
  38. BUSINESS PROFILE: Unemployment high in Tonga


    Island Business - Robert Matau - 13 Dec 2010

    Tonga Business Enterprise Centre (TBEC) Manager John Cvetko faces an uphill battle as he works to create more jobs. An initiative of the Tongan Chamber of ...
  39. Tonga's parliament chooses PM for first time


    Atlanta Journal Constitution - 18 hours ago

    AP NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga — Noble Lord Tu'ivakano defeated pro-democracy leader Akalisi Pohiva in a secret ballot among Tongan lawmakers Tuesday to become the ...
  40. Web-based currency exchange service launched


    Radio New Zealand - 5 days ago

    New Zealand, Australia, Samoa and Tonga the first countries to go live on the KlickEx.com service. The software has been developed at Auckland University's ...
    KlickEx launches a cheaper way to exchange currencies- Scoop.co.nz (press release)
    all 3 news articles »
  41. Tonga PM dismisses leaked finance report


    Australia Network News - Bruce Hill - 9 Dec 2010

    Dr Fred Sevele says while Tonga faces economic difficulties, the government can still pay its wages bill and has never defaulted on its loans. ...
  42. Under 16s Oceania Cup Day 5 wrap up


    World Footy News - 3 days ago

    In the Grand Final preview, PNG asserted themselves from the start, and lead at half time with 2 goals to Tonga yet to bother the scorers. ...
    More coverage of the Oceania Cup U16s local and general- World Footy News
    all 2 news articles »
  43. Tonga Vice Chair for IRENA 5th Preparatory Commission


    Scoop.co.nz (press release) - 5 days ago

    At the culmination of an eventful 4th IRENA Preparatory Commission, Tonga was elected to vice-chair the 5th and final Preparatory Commission before IRENA ...
  44. Tonga radio station says political motive behind shutdown


    Australia Network News - 8 Dec 2010

    The Ministry of Information says the station is off the air because it's broadcasting license was in fact issued to the Times of Tonga publisher Kalafi ...
    Closure of radio station in Tonga labelled political- Radio Australia
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  45. Tonga Democratic Party to hold public rally amid political lobbying


    Radio New Zealand International - 2 Dec 2010

    Tonga's Friendly Islands Democratic Party is planning a public rally for today to bring some transparency to the ongoing negotiations over the formation of ...
    Tonga Democratic Party to hold rally amid post-election lobbying- Radio New Zealand International
    Political rally in Tonga postponed- Radio New Zealand International
    Two main camps emerge in talks over formation of new Tonga government- Radio New Zealand International
    Scoop.co.nz (press release) - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
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  46. New majority claim by Tonga Democrats


    Radio New Zealand International - 6 days ago

    A member of Tonga's Friendly Islands Democratic Party says it may have the support of as many as 18 of the 26 MPs in the new parliament. ...
  47. Fifteen European-based rugby union players to watch in 2011


    The Guardian (blog) - 7 hours ago

    1) Soane Tonga'uiha (Northampton and Tonga) Luckily for Northampton they do have some top-class props prepared to play on a Sunday. The Saints are currently ...
  48. Tiki Lovers Draw Inspiration from Gilligan's Island at The Tonga Hut


    LA Weekly (blog) - Liz Ohanesian - 5 days ago

    Back in November, The Tonga Hut hosted "The Art of Gilligan's Island," featuring the work of several artists who also frequent the North Hollywood tiki bar. ...
  49. Polson grad to recount Pacific sailing odyssey


    The Missoulian - 13 hours ago

    Their last stops before New Zealand came in Tonga, the only South Pacific nation that's ... But Tonga is also where they lost a friend made along the way. ...
  50. Coleman: RSE Scheme A Proven Winner


    Voxy - 2 Dec 2010

    ... Bank and Waikato University shows the Government's Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme is producing positive spin-offs for Tonga and Vanuatu. ...
    RSE Scheme Benefits Pacific Households, Report Shows- Voxy
    all 8 news articles »

    Voxy
  51. Tonga Media Council offers support after radio station shut down


    Radio New Zealand International - 5 Dec 2010

    The Tonga Media Council has called on the Ministry of Information to ensure radio station FM 88.1 can get back on air. The radio station was ordered to stop ...
    Tonga: BroadCom shut down by Government- Scoop.co.nz (press release)
    all 2 news articles » BRCM
  52. Recognition for Women & Children's Crisis Centre in Tonga


    Radio Australia - 12 Dec 2010

    The Tonga Women and Children's Crisis Centre won the overall award for an organisation, in recognition of their work aimed at eliminating violence against ...
  53. The rich and the poor


    Deseret News (blog) - Vai Sikahema - 23 hours ago

    A few years ago while on a vacation with my family to Tonga, I realized how simple their carefree island lives are and how complicated mine is, ...
  54. 75 years and a day: The Douglas DC-3 then and now


    Times LIVE (blog) - 3 days ago

    Tonga's position on the globe meant that “Tangaloa” was the first DC-3 in the world to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the first flight of the type. ...

    Times LIVE (blog)
  55. Baroness Scotland's illegal cleaner will return to Tonga next year


    Daily Mail - 4 Dec 2010

    By Mail On Sunday Reporter Baroness Scotland's housekeeper has withdrawn her appeal to remain in Britain and could return to Tonga in the new year. ...

    Daily Mail
  56. Details yet to emerge about high profile arrest in Tonga


    Radio New Zealand International - 5 Dec 2010

    Tonga's police commander says the man arrested and taken into police custody last week on firearms-related charges is due to appear in the Nukualofa ...
  57. AFL Vanuatu is born, and uses Tonga trip to announce itself


    World Footy News - 9 Dec 2010

    For the upcoming Oceania Cup in Tonga, AFL Vanuatu has been raising funds (about $7000) to send 5 lads to Tonga. Fund raising has been undertaken in ...

    World Footy News
  58. Government and media must support complaints process, says PFF ...


    IFEX - 4 days ago

    "We are witnessing a new Tonga being born - similarly, ... It's timely that the winds of change sweeping through Tonga are also now indicating the need for ...
  59. HULL KR: Further mystery surrounds Mason move as he considers ...


    Hull Daily Mail - 10 Dec 2010

    Mason's mother is from Tonga and the former New South Wales star actually represented Tonga in the 2000 ... "I'll be flying to Tonga to get it from there. ...
  60. Tonga police tightlipped about drugs bust


    Radio New Zealand International - 2 Dec 2010

    Tonga's police commander says he cannot reveal the identity of a man arrested in a drug sweep yesterday. After receiving information from the Australian ...
    Tongan Noble under house arrest- Radio Australia
    Tonga's former Parliamentary Speaker 'under house arrest'- Radio Australia News
    all 4 news articles »
  61. Rugby World Cup tickets go on sale


    Stuff.co.nz - Kirsty Johnston - 30 Nov 2010

    Chances to get tickets to a New Zealand game will be slim, with punters needing to pay $460 to see the All Blacks play Tonga at Eden Park, or $256 to see ...
    How many Rugby World Cup games are you planning to go to?- New Zealand Herald
    More World Cup tickets go on sale- Stuff.co.nz
    Tickets available for Nelson World Cup matches- Stuff.co.nz
    ASIATravelTips.com
    all 42 news articles »
  62. Tahu plays alongside his racism accuser


    Sydney Morning Herald - Adrian Proszenko - 27 Nov 2010

    The game is one of a series of fund-raising events for Gemika Tonga - the niece of Kangaroos centre Willie Tonga - who is suffering from a rare genetic ...

    Sydney Morning Herald
  63. Are you in shape to play your best?


    PGA of Australia - 1 day ago

    Nick Tonga is a AAA PGA Head Professional at North Lakes Resort Golf Club and St Paul's School Golf Academy in Mango Hill, QLD. For lesson bookings please ...

    PGA of Australia
  64. Tonga Women's Centre wins human rights award


    Radio New Zealand International - 9 Dec 2010

    The head of Tonga's Women's and Children's Crisis Centre says the agency is delighted to have received a human rights award for its work. ...
  65. Solomon Islands' first rep footy squad set for Tonga


    World Footy News - 8 Dec 2010

    In October this year, Wilson announced that they hoped to send an Under 16 team to Tonga for the upcoming Oceania Under 16s tournament. ...
  66. Cowboy reveals his double agony


    Townsville Bulletin - 4 days ago

    TODAY Willie Tonga is sporting a smile and relishing the opportunity to be a leader in a fresh-faced Cowboys outfit in the coming years. ...
  67. Samtamoolak Crossing


    Times of India - 25 Nov 2010

    LUCKNOW: The famous ekka-tonga race and vintage car rally that forms one of ... The tonga... operators have refused to take part in the event if the race is
  68. AFL team Tonga bound


    Solomon Star - 6 Dec 2010

    Now, there is the chance to take the first ever Solomon Islands team to an Under 18 tournament in Tonga from 14-18 December. The trip was made possible ...
  69. RTÉ and TG4 secure RWC rights


    Irish Times - 2 hours ago

    RTÉ will also provide a full highlights package of every other game during the tournament which begins on September 9th when New Zealand play Tonga at Eden ...
    2010: A month by month look back- IRB
    all 54 news articles »

    irish Rugby News
  70. Tonga Democrats success put down to understanding what the people ...


    Radio New Zealand International - 28 Nov 2010

    The deputy leader of the party which won most of the seats in last week's election in Tonga says the victory shows how eager the people were for change. ...
  71. Australia Helps Build on Progress in Tonga Transport Sector


    Scoop.co.nz (press release) - 6 days ago

    Today the World Bank board approved the expansion of the Tonga Transport Consolidation Project. The expansion will build on the project's successes to date ...
  72. We nick Nic


    Fiji Times - 6 days ago

    National 16 team AFL rep Richard Niulevu at Nadi Airport early yesterday morning before jetting out to Tonga. Picture: BALJEET SINGH THE AFL Fiji Power ...
    Aussie Rules here to stay- Fiji Times
    all 2 news articles »
  73. Tonga ferry testing in hope of Christmas service


    Radio New Zealand International - 6 Dec 2010

    The Friendly Islands Shipping Agency in Tonga still hopes to get the new ferry, the MV 'Otuanga'ofa, operating before Christmas after an initial test run ...
  74. Wine destroyed in Tonga for import rule breach


    Radio New Zealand International - 5 Dec 2010

    More than 13000 bottles of wine were crushed at a quarry in Tonga last week with a customs official saying the importer had been trying to circumvent ...
  75. Correction: Tonga election story


    Washington Post - 29 Nov 2010

    AP NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga -- In a story Nov. 25 about elections in Tonga, The Associated Press reported erroneously that nine nobles in the country's parliament ...
  76. Japan to stage rugby Pacific Nations Cup


    AFP - 5 days ago

    Tonga and Fiji will open the four-nation round robin competition on July 2, followed by Samoa, ... Tonga will play Samoa and Fiji will meet Japan on July 8, ...
    Japan to host Pacific Nations Cup in 2011, helps preparations for ...- Winnipeg Free Press
    Japan to host PNC in July- The Daily Yomiuri
    Rugby: Japan to host 2011 Pacific Nations Cup- Mainichi Daily News
    Worldcupweb.com - CNNGo.com
    all 160 news articles »

    Stuff.co.nz
  77. Tonga government closes down radio station amid post-election debates


    Radio New Zealand International - 2 Dec 2010

    A radio station in Tonga has been shut down by the government information ministry, apparently for inciting with programmes about the political reform ...
  78. Hayes shares in the excitement as Tonga embraces democracy


    Wairarapa Times Age - 30 Nov 2010

    Wairarapa MP John Hayes is back home, having led a delegation of MPs on an historic trip to Tonga. Mr Hayes, accompanied by Shane Jones, David Parker, ...

    Wairarapa Times Age
  79. Dynamic double inspires Hunt


    Herald Sun - Greg Davis Tonga - 3 days ago

    Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Sunday Herald Sun And it has nothing to do with spending the past week in Tonga with the AFL's Youth Oceania Cup competition. ...
  80. Wagga's Lenny Lyons AFL career takes him to Tonga


    Daily Advertiser - Matt Malone - 30 Nov 2010

    WAGGA footballer Lenny Lyons will take a big step towards a prospective AFL career this month when he takes off on his first overseas trip to Tonga. ...
  81. Tonga's Friendly Islands Democratic Party considers government of ...


    Radio New Zealand International - 30 Nov 2010

    The party which won the bulk of the seats in last week's historic election in Tonga is considering a government of national unity. ...
  82. Tonga king appoints interim speaker


    Radio New Zealand International - 2 Dec 2010

    Tonga's King has appointed a new Interim Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and is calling for nominations for a Prime Minister Designate. ...
  83. WikiLeaks cable: GNZ tough but pessimistic on Fiji's Bainimarama


    New Zealand Herald - 1 day ago

    MFAT sees that the situation in Tonga is stabilizing -- for the moment -- and ... (C) Following a briefing on Fiji and Tonga to the diplomatic corps, ...
  84. Crowds Thrash Army Driver


    Kashmir Observer - 3 days ago

    Srinagar, Dec 18, KONS: Angry crowds on Saturday thrashed an army driver in Anantnag after his vehicle hit and seriously injured a tonga-wallah in the ...
  85. Growing disenchantment among Pacific rugby nations


    Radio Australia - 29 Nov 2010

    The rugby playing nations of the Pacific - Samoa, Tonga and Fiji - could be forgiven for thinking that they are not wanted at next year's World Cup "party" ...
    Carter sets new rugby points scoring world record- Radio Australia
    AB Islanders told they can't switch countries- Stuff.co.nz
    Fiji, Tonga to meet in World Cup warm-ups- Times LIVE
    Fiji Times
    all 19 news articles »

    Stuff.co.nz
  86. Cup could offer even bigger windfall for Northland


    Northern Advocate - 4 days ago

    While ticket sales overall are on target, sales to the two Whangarei games - Tonga vs Canada on September 14, and Tonga vs Japan on September 21 - are ...
  87. Tonga's Badminton Development Officer


    Badminton Oceania - 25 Nov 2010

    Mr. Sione Lauti, aged 52, of Veitongo, Tongatapu, is Tonga's new Development Officer for Badminton. He worked for the Ministry of Training, Youth and Sports ...

    Badminton Oceania
  88. Japan to host Pacific Nations Cup


    Inside Japan Tours - Mark Smith - 4 days ago

    Tonga and Fiji will play in the opening game on July 2nd, ... On July 8th, Tonga will play Samoa and Fiji will take on Japan, with the final matches being ...
    IRB boss rejects Pacific conspiracy theory- Stuff.co.nz
    Samoan rugby yet to confirm participation- Fijivillage
    Invitation for 2009 IRB champs- Fiji Times
    all 29 news articles »

    Stuff.co.nz
  89. Rankings update - Tonga enters provisional list


    World Footy News - 27 Nov 2010

    It was replaced with the Pacific Cup, a set of 3 matches between New Zealand and Tonga. Those games were 18-a-side, with 6 interchange, 20 minute quarters. ...
  90. Losing Tonga party prepping for next election


    Radio New Zealand International - 29 Nov 2010

    A party which put up five candidates in last week's elections in Tonga but failed to win a seat is already preparing for the next election. ...
  91. Tongan women seek reforms to land law


    Radio New Zealand - 12 Dec 2010

    Some Tongan women who live in New Zealand are seeking reforms to the law in Tonga so they're able to inherit land. They have told a sitting in Auckland of ...
    Commission hears that Tongans in NZ want women to be able to ...- Radio New Zealand International
    all 2 news articles »
  92. Rino Tirikatene wins Labour's Te Tai Tonga selection


    Scoop.co.nz (press release) - 30 Nov 2010

    The Labour Party has selected Rino Tirikatene as its candidate for the Te Tai Tonga Māori electorate in next year's general election. ...
    Tirikatene to contest seat for Labour- Newstalk ZB
    all 5 news articles »
  93. Esi Tonga in a flap after eating crook chook


    Jetstar Gold Coast Titans - 29 Nov 2010

    Hulking Titans centre Esi Tonga will be given extensive cooking lessons by the Titans after spending a week in hospital with salmonella poisoning. ...
  94. Magistrate blasts 'unprofessional' cop


    Times of Swaziland - 11 hours ago

    ... failing to serve one of the police officers with summons to appear before court in the case of Abdul Ndlovu of South Africa and Wonder Ndlovu of Tonga. ...
  95. The eastern front: AFL plans island hopping advance into the Pacific


    Sydney Morning Herald - Richard Hinds - 2 Dec 2010

    In October, Folau was denied permission by the ARL to play or even carry water for Tonga against Samoa in a curtain-raiser at the Four Nations tournament ...

    Sydney Morning Herald
  96. Positional Postmortem: Cougar Defensive Line


    SB Nation Houston - Dustin Rensink - 12 Dec 2010

    The Coogs did get a commitment from Tonga, a junior college transfer with just one year of eligibility left, who was getting a lot of recruiting love from ...

    SB Nation Houston
  97. Lord becomes Tonga's first 'elected' PM


    Taranaki Daily News - Sarah Harvey - 15 hours ago

    Tongan noble Lord Tu'ivakano has been announced as the country's new Prime Minister, the Matangi Tonga website has reported. ...
  98. Star-studded Baa-Baas face Tonga


    Planet Rugby - 25 Nov 2010

    Coaches Patrice Lagisquet and Guy Novès have named a star-studded French Barbarians side to face Tonga in Grenoble on Friday. ...
  99. Tonga edge Barbarians


    Planet Rugby - 27 Nov 2010

    Tonga scored three tries in the final quarter to beat the French Barbarians 28-27 at the Stade Des Alpes in Grenoble on Friday. The Islanders fought back to ...
  100. Fiji Power too strong


    Fiji Times - 4 days ago

    Fiji narrowly lost 24-29 to Tonga on day two but finally found their form with a convincing seven goals and eight behinds (50) thrashing of the Solomon ...
  101. Seasonal jobs scheme wins endorsement


    Hawke's Bay Today - Patrick O'Sullivan - 6 Dec 2010

    New Zealand's RSE scheme drew up to 8000 workers a year from Pacific nations, with nearly three-quarters coming from Tonga and Vanuatu. ...
    New Zealand Visa for Pacific Islanders boosts incomes back home- Visa Bureau
    all 4 news articles »

    Visa Bureau