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New Zealand policeman beaten to death in Tonga
Auckland :: New Zealand | 9 months ago
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A New Zealand policeman visiting Tonga died Thursday from injuries sustained after being beaten in a police cell, with two local officers among those arrested over the death, officials said. Tongan police said Kali Fungavaka, a New Zealand police
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Bashed NZ officer in serious condition (NZ Newswire)
Nuku'alofa :: Tonga | 9 months ago
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Bashed NZ officer in serious condition Cleo Fraser, NZ Newswire August 23, 2012, 2:38 pm New Zealand Police are dismissing reports that a Kiwi cop has died after being assaulted while in custody in Tonga, saying he is seriously hurt but alive. New
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NZ police constable killed in Tonga - report
Nuku'alofa :: Tonga | 9 months ago
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A New Zealand police constable who was awarded a bravery award has died today after an assault in a Tonga police cell, Matangi Tonga website reports...He was awarded a New Zealand Bravery Medal for actions trying to save a woman set alight in Otahuhu.
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Tongan wreck may be pirate treasure ship
Nuku'alofa :: Tonga | 10 months ago
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Tonga have discovered a shipwreck believed to be a pirate vessel that folklore says sank in the 19th century with a hold full of treasure. The Port-au-Prince, a British privateer, was attacked by local warriors in 1806 after arriving in Tonga and
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Tonga celebrates royal wedding
Nuku'alofa :: Tonga | 11 months ago
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S crown prince has married his cousin at a ceremony attended by 2,500 people in the Pacific island nation's capital Nuku'alofa. Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala, first in line to the Tongan throne, and his bride, Sinaitakala Tu'imatamoana 'i
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Tongan flight fraud lastest part of scam
Hamilton :: New Zealand | 11 months ago
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Almost 100 Tongans showed up at Auckland Airport last week for a flight home after paying a fraudulent immigration adviser $250 each only to find that there were no tickets waiting for them. The scam is the latest in a long-running string of
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Australia gets Origin blame from top official
Sydney :: Australia | 11 months ago
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The controversy over State of Origin eligibility rules is "an Australian issue", says the Kiwi who heads the Rugby League International Federation. Scott Carter who also serves as the chairman of the New Zealand Rugby League said the federation was
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Flying Fijians back in flight
Nuku'alofa :: Tonga | 11 months ago
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The Inoke Male-coached side put on a solid second half performance in the come-from-behind victory against the Friendly Islanders. Down 14-7 three minutes into the second half, the Fiji side clawed its way back with stellar performance from broken
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Two-try Talebula
Apia :: Samoa | 11 months ago
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Metuisela Talebula was the star of the Flying Fijians in their 29-17 win over the Ikale Tahi Tonga at Lautoka's Churchill Park yesterday. Playing in front of his ardent fans, the Natabua star displayed sublime skills and sensational individual talent
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Rugby: Lam sought as Tonga coach - report
California City :: CA :: USA | 11 months ago
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Lam was coach and Taione manager of the Asia Pacific Barbarians team that won the Chartis Cup in Hong Kong earlier this month. Lam told the Samoa Observer that Taione made the inquiries after that tournament. A former All Blacks and Samoa backrower,
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