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Deportees problem in Tonga

Hundreds of deportees are dumped in Tonga every year. This has become such a concern that a task force has been setup to deal with the problem. Links to articles available in the PT Newswire.  Read More →

Interview with Three Houses Down

THREE HOUSES DOWN They are known as Three Houses Down, a name that represents their closeness as a band and as family members who grew up in the same neighborhood and now live literally three houses down from the house where they first met and formed... 

Anapesi Blogs About Recents Events

Anapesi recently attended various community events and have written about her experience. www.planet-tonga.com/anapesi  Read More →

Tonga wants IRB to step in

With many of Tonga’s key players tied up in Europe and not available for the Pacific Nations Cup competitions it has become an major issue for Tonga’s team ‘Ikaletahi. Read more in this article by Rodney Duthie of the Fiji Times.  Read More →

Educational Research for Tongan Students

Maryanne Pale First year PhD candidate Faculty of Education Educational Research for Tongan Students Maryanne Feifai Pale is a first year Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) candidate in the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland. Her... 

Strong 6.1 quake sways Tonga; no damage

From the Associated Press NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — Officials say a strong earthquake in the South Pacific has shaken homes and other buildings in Tonga, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the... 

New Photos in the PT Photo Gallery

New photos have been added to the gallery. The photos include Mele Fala’ula Kelepi Graduation, the Engagement of Mele and David Finau, and the ‘Unaloto Ki Pulotu Listening Party and CD Launch. Check them out at photos.planet-tonga.com. Contact...