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Tongan princesses marry commoners

Two Tongan princesses have left the royal family in "disarray"after snubbing tradition and opting to marry commoners.

Tongan cops committed for Fungavaka trial

Tonga experiences earthquake

Two Tongan police officers committed for Fungavaka trial

Two Tongan police officers, one an inspector, have been committed for trial charged with the manslaughter of New Zealand policeman Kali Fungavaka.

Hunt for Tongan criminals

The hunt is on for more than 40 Tongan criminals who obtained "clean records" from their homeland authorities to get New Zealand visas.

Kiwi cop died of 'huge blunt blow'

Court told of attack on Kiwi cop

A Kiwi policeman who died in Tonga suffered heavy blows to the head and was allegedly beaten repeatedly by five local police officers and a prisoner.

King of Tonga touching down in NZ today

The King of Tonga arrives in New Zealand today, with his wife and the Minister of Education.

Tongan criminal records wiped for visas

Tongan police are under investigation after it was revealed the criminal records of 33 people were wiped in order to gain visas to enter New Zealand.

Stricken yachties in dramatic rescue

Two people trapped on a stricken yacht 1260km northwest of New Zealand have been rescued by a cargo ship this morning.

Kiwi, British man cling to yacht near Tonga

NZ cop death inquiry set down for next year

Ex-Tongan rugby manager pleads guilty

NZ cop death case: More could be charged

More charges over Kiwi cop's death

Three more Tongan police officers, including a senior inspector, have been charged with the manslaughter of New Zealand police officer Kali Fungavaka.

Tongan police officers freed on bail

Six men, including five Tongan police officers, have been freed on bail after being charged with the manslaughter of New Zealand police officer Kali Fungavaka.

Cop farewelled by over 1000 people

Tongan consulate plans on the table