A car has crashed into a house at Tofoa.
A source said he was aware of the incident and it was occurred on Sunday.
Photos uploaded to Facebook showed a car had crashed into the front door of a house.
There was no report of injuries.
Queen Elizabeth jokes about struggling to sit cross-legged on her 1953 Tonga visit
By KERRY MCDERMOTT FOR MAILONLINE
The Queen jokes about struggling to sit cross-legged for long periods on her 1953 visit to Tonga, in a candid admission in a new ITV documentary.
In the concluding episode of Queen of the World, which explores Her Majesty’s role as head of the Commonwealth as she gradually passes the baton to younger members of the royal family, she reflects on her visit as a 27-year-old newly anointed monarch, and recalls finding it difficult to sit cross-legged, as is the custom in Tonga.
‘It’s quite painful for people who are not built in the same direction,’ the Queen quips during a meeting with Elizabeth Kite, a women’s activist from Tonga and a winner of a Queen’s Young Leaders Award.
The Queen also recalls the sound of nose flutes being played outside her window on the visit, which she describes as ‘just the most extraordinary thing’.
The Queen jokes in a new ITV documentary that sitting cross-legged for long periods proved rather ‘painful’ during her 1953 visit to Tonga, on her Commonwealth tour with Prince Phillip
In the concluding episode of the two-part ITV documentary Queen of the World, Her Majesty reflects on her visit to Tonga with the Duke of Edinburgh 65 years ago, in a meeting with a young women’s rights activist from the country, Elizabeth Kite
The Queen was welcomed to Tonga in 1953 by Queen Salote, who held a great open-air feast in her honour, where guests sat cross-legged around long, low tables.
The monarch, who has been head of state for 66 years, also talks of how she has met an ‘awful lot of people’ in her role.
She says of Tonga: ‘I haven’t met the new (king).
‘But, you see, I haven’t been for such a long time. I’ve met an awful lot of people.’
The clip also shows the Queen taking charge and making sure everything is running smoothly for the audience with the Queen’s Young Leaders, by directing a member of staff to open a door.
‘Can you open it? No, no this door – push it, push it open, thank you. Otherwise they can’t get in!’ she says with a smile.
On another occasion, she is shown helping the Governor General of Papua New Guinea after knighting him, directing him: ‘Turn around the other way, because that’s where the cameras are.’
The Queen recalled the sound of nose flutes being played outside her window on her visit to Tonga in 1953, which she described as ‘just the most extraordinary thing’
Elizabeth Kite, seen centre, told the cameras she was ‘extremely nervous’ ahead of her audience with the Queen, but afterwards said their meeting was proof ‘anything is possible’
Miss Kite, who was named after the Queen, confessed to being ‘extremely nervous’ ahead of her meeting with the monarch, but said afterwards it was proof that ‘anything is possible’.
‘I just had a chat with the Queen,’ she says after leaving the room. ‘I’m going to wake up tomorrow and feel, like, did that happen? I don’t quite know…
‘Honestly anything really is possible. Whatever it is you dream to be you can actually achieve.’
Queen Salote of Tonga is seen greeting Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh during their 1953 Commonwealth Tour. Her Majesty reflects on the visit in a scene from ITV’s Queen of the World documentary, the second part of which airs tonight.
Man charged with murder of ‘Eua man to appear in court
A man will appear in court next week charged with murdering ‘Eua man Police said he was living in Tofoa before the incident occurred
The 40-year-old victim from ‘Ēsia was rushed to hospital from outside a bar and restaurant in Nuku’alofa in August 23. He died on Friday last week.
The 20-year-old accused was arrested in Tongatapu last week, according to Police.
He was charged with causing grievous bodily harm.
He remained in Police custody to appear in court on Monday, October 8.
The names of the victim and the accused had not been released.
Kangaroos captain Inglis suspended for test against Tonga over drink driving
NRL Media Release
Greg Inglis will miss the Kangaroos’ matches against New Zealand and Tonga after being suspended for two games today.
Australian Coach Mal Meninga and NRL CEO Todd Greenberg agreed on the sanction after the Australian captain was charged with drink driving and speeding yesterday.
They said it was important to uphold the principles of the RISE values (Respect, Inspire, Selfless, Excellence), adopted by the Kangaroos.
Inglis, who today apologised for the breach, said he accepted the decision.
“I know I did the wrong thing and, while I am disappointed at missing the tour, I accept the penalty,” he said.
Mr Greenberg said it was a difficult decision to suspend Inglis who had such an exemplary record over a long period of time.
“Greg is not just a great player, he is one of our best role models, but he made a poor decision on this occasion,” he said.
“He deserves full credit for being upfront today by apologising and taking full ownership of his mistake.
“It is a mark of the man that he has accepted responsibility for his actions and I have no doubt he will overcome this setback and retain his status as a true leader in our game.
Mr Meninga said Inglis would be welcomed back into the Kangaroos by his team mates and management.
“I hope to see him back in a Kangaroos jersey next year,” he said.
“Greg has been an integral part of the team for many years and I expect him to be back.”
Mal said the RISE values were important in ensuring players recognised the need to do the right thing on and off the field.
“No one respects those values more than Greg and we look forward to him returning to the team next year.
“Greg was in fact an integral part of the creation of the RISE values.
“As a result he’s accepted the penalty and I think he has shown real leadership by the way he has been accountable for his actions.”
Tongan Youth Parliament to convene for first time since start of political reform era
Tonga’s first Youth Parliament in a decade will convene next month.
The Speaker of Parliament, Lord Fakafanua, said the Youth Parliament was intended to develop an interest in political processes among young people and encourage them to take part.
“This much anticipated event will be the first in Tonga’s post-reform era since 2010,” the Speaker said.
“These reforms have been a pivotal moment in Tonga’s political history and have set the compass for tomorrow’s generations.
“If there was ever an opportune time to host this significant event, now would be that time.
“It is testament to the Legislative Assembly’s commitment to youth empowerment, leadership, education and providing a unique platform where the voice of our young people and our youth can be heard.”
Lord Fakafanua said it was hoped the Youth Parliament would increase young people’s awareness of how Parliament works and how they could contribute to decision making.
It would provide an opportunity for young people learn about the concepts of democracy, good governance, transparency and accountability.
He said it would also help them develop leadership skills.
“It will motivate our youth to become leaders and to build their confidence to contribute to the well-being of their homes, schools, churches and communities,” the Speaker said.
About 100 young people attended the launch at the Tonga National Centre.
The theme of the launch was ‘Our Parliament – Bringing Parliament to You.’
The main points
- Tonga’s first Youth Parliament in a decade will convene next month.
- The Speaker of Parliament, Lord Fakafanua, said the Youth Parliament was intended to develop an interest in political processes among young people.
- “This much anticipated event will be the first in Tonga’s post-reform era since 2010,” the Speaker said.
For more information
Youth Parliament Public Awareness Programme 2018 officially launched
Funeral for Tongatapu man believed to have died at sea
Family members have hold a memorial service for the Lapaha man who went missing at sea and is believed to have drown in the east coast sea of Tongatapu.
Rescuers looking for Mikaele Keuli Moata’ane have called off their search.
Deputy Police Commissioner ‘Atunaisa Taumoepeau reportedly said the 34-year-old was diving with friends when he failed to surface.
His friends made it to shore, but Mikaele was still missing.
The Police-led search, which attracted friends, kāinga and locals to Ha’amalo beach since September 22 was called off on Wednesday last week.
Photos shared by Moata’ane family on Facebook showed the family have held a memorial service for Mikaele in their home.
Photos taken at sea showed family members holding bouquets of flowers and what appeared to be bottles of alcohol.
Another photos showed the flowers and the bottles were thrown into the sea apparently to bid farewell and said goodbye to Mikaele.
Schools Tri-Nations: Australia cruise to big victory over Tonga, Kiwis claim win
by Fraser Stewart, http://www.rugby.com.au
The Australian Schoolboys kicked off their Schools Tri-nations campaign in emphatic fashion in Brisbane, defeating Tonga 53-10.
After Tonga hit the scoreboard via a penalty, it was the Australian Schoolboys who responded as Luke Reimer and Daniel Ala both scored to give the home side a 12-3 lead within the opening minutes.
Confidence was oozing for the Australians and this was no more evident than when Carter Gordon crossed on the 17th minute with a sizzling try.
John Connolly inflicted more pain on the Tongans five minutes later, as he dotted down to make the margin 21 points.
Carter Gordon gets crunched in a Tongan tackle. Photo: Brendan Hertel/QRUA powerful individual try by Bailey Tautau on the half hour mark, and running forward with strength, the home side were dominant.
Ala scored his second of the day after jumping to the line, six minutes before half time and the Australians hit the sheds with a 33-point advantage.
The Australian Schoolboys began the second half where they left off when when Ilias crossed to make the margin 40 points.
Reesjan Pasitoa set up another Connolly try after he played him into space, to further extend their lead.
The Tongans held some grit and defended quite well in the middle period of the game as they forced the Australian Schoolboys to play in the middle of the park.
But it was a line break by Pasitoa on the 59th minute that poured more salt into the wounds for the Tongans as he set up an Angus Bell try, ten minutes before time.
There was some reason to cheer for the Tongans, as they scored their first try of the Schools Tri-nations when Viliami ‘Ahofono pounced on loose ball in the dying minutes of the game.
TEAMS
Australia
1 Angus Bell ( C ) – Newington College
2 Billy Pollard – Barker College
3 Zane Hogan – St Edmund’s College Canberra
4 Will Harris – The Scots College
5 Tom van der Schyff – The Southport School
6 Luca Moretti – Waverley College
7 Luke Reimer – Barker College
8 Bailey Tautau – St Joseph’s Nudgee College
9 SpencerJeans – The Southport School
10 Carter Gordon – Brisbane Boys’ College
11 Brendan Jimenez – St Edmund’s College Canberra
12 Joey Walton – Wadalba Community School
13 Lachlan Ilias – Trinity Grammar School
14 Daniel Ala – St Augustine’s College
15 John Connolly – The Kings School
Reserves
16 Jack Winchester – Bishop Druitt College
17 Harry Vella – St Joseph’s Nudgee College
18 Thomas Lambert – Trinity Grammar School
19 Jeremy Williams – The Scots College
20 Cayle Manu – St Joseph’s Nudge College
21 Seb Strang – The Scots College
22 Reesjan Pasitoa – St Joseph’s Nudgee College
23 Angus Bell – St Ignatius College
Tonga
1 ‘Asaeli Napa’a
2 Mikaele Kama
3 Lotiola Pome’e
4 Petelo Toe’api
5 Viliami Mafua
6 Heimuli Taufa
7 ‘Unaloto Fonua
8 Viliami ‘Ahofono (Co-capt)
9 Lemisio Moala
10 Semisi Ma’asi
11 Sione ‘Osika
12 Hesitoni Fa
13 Sione Fakatulolo (Co-capt)
14 Semisi Kaufusi
15 Sione Tu’ihalamaka
Reserves
16 Maika Patolo
17 Sione Lonitenisi
18 Siosaia Muli
19 Sione Fusitu’a
20 Tu’ikupalau Filimoehala
21 Katoni ‘Amone
22 ‘Aisea ‘Akau’ola
23 Sione ‘Osamu
Australian Schools Barbarians 31 defeated by New Zealand Schools 55
The Australian Schools Barbarians went down fighting against a dominant New Zealand Schools in a 55-31 loss to kick off their Schools Tri-nations campaign in Brisbane.
The Kiwis showed their class early and raced out to a 21-point lead but the BaaBaas – the Aussie Schools’ second XV – scored some terrific tries and narrowed the margin down to 12 before halftime.
The young New Zealanders pushed away again, however, and they wrapped up a handsome victory in the second period.
The scoring began in the second minute when the New Zealanders crossed and they’d added a second by the time Tane Edmed put the Australian Schools Barbarians on the board via a penalty on the 10th minute.
The New Zealand Schoolboys replied when full back, Blair Murray crossed the line to give them a 14-point lead within the 12th minute.
Murray scored his second try not long after when he planted the ball to give the New Zealanders a 21-point lead.
The home crowd found something to cheer for – loudly – when giant tighthead prop, Zane Nonggorr broke through the line and raced 25 metres to score the Barbarians first try, making it a 14-point ball game midway through the first half.
Australian Schools Barbarians prop Zane Nonggorr makes a tackle against New Zealand Schools. Photo: Brendan Hertel/QRUA brilliant tackle by Dennis Waight on Chay Fihaki, saved the Barbarians from conceding another try after he put the later into touch.
Murray, the New Zealand Schoolboy no.15 was in outstanding form and he set up another try to Gideon Wrampling in the 27th minute.
After the Barbarians were forced to defend heavily in their own 22, Victorian speedster Haloti Fanua ran the length of the pitch to dot the ball down after he intercepted a pass.
The try made it a 12 point margin with five minutes to go in the first half.
A Sam Darry try just before halftime meant that New Zealand headed to the sheds with a 19 point advantage, however.
The Barbarians responded after the main break, when Waight planted the ball down over the chalk to give the Barbarians some momentum.
But that momentum was short lived as a grubber kick by Murray found Jacob Kneepkens who had the simple task of going over the try line.
Two tries in two minutes for the New Zealanders set up a 31-point lead in the 52nd minute.
The Barbarians got a consolation try three minutes before full time when Fred Tricks found the line, but by that stage the damage was done.
TEAMS
Australian Schools Barbarians
1 John Paul Tominiko – Anglican Church Grammar School
2 Zac Crothers – Anglican Church Grammar School
3 Zane Nonggorr – The Southport School
4 Fred Fewtrell – Anglican Church Grammar School
5 Harry Fox – Padua College
6 Lachlan Dring – Barker College
7 Brett Wellington – The Scots College
8 Aidan Kelso – Kinross Wolaroi
9 Lachlan Albert – St Ignatius’ College
10 Tane Edmed – Trinity Grammar School
11 Haloti Fanua – Victoria University SC
12 Vincent Creagh © – St Joseph’s College
13 Dennis Waight – Brisbane Grammar School
14 Fred Tricks – The Scots College
15 Jangala Bennet – St Joseph’s College, Nudgee
Reserves
16 Nesta Mahina – Brisbane State High School
17 Dylan Saunders – Windsor High School
18 Archer Holz – The Kings School
19 Zachary Perrin – Daramalan College
20 Zac Barnabas – St Augustine’s College
21 David Tejcek – Barker College
22 Matt Minogue – The Kings School
23 Matthew Dutallis – St Ignatius’ College
New Zealand Schools
- Matt Graham-Williams – St Kentigern College
- Tyrone Thompson – Napier Boys’ High School
- Patrick Thacker – Christs College
- Thomas Martin – Hamilton Boys’ High School
- Sam Darry – Christs College
- Simon Parker – St Peter’s School
- George Prain – Rangiora High School
- Niko Jones – St Peter’s College
- Louie Chapman – Christchurch Boys’ High School
- Zarn Sullivan – King’s College
- Jacob Kneepkens – Francis Douglas Memorial College
- Chay Fihaki – Sacred Heart College
- Isaiah Punivai – St Kentigern College
- Gideon Wrampling – St Paul’s Collegiate
- Blair Murray – New Plymouth Boys’ High School
Reserves
- Tiaan Tauakipulu – St Kentigern College
- Tamaiti Williams – St Kentigern College
- Saula Mau – Auckland Grammar School
- Josh Lord – Hamilton Boys’ High School
- Anton Segner – Nelson College
- Taufa Funaki – Sacred Heart College
- Rivez Reihana – St Kentigern College
- Josiah Maraku – Fielding Agricultural High School
Saturday October 6, Ballymore
Australian Schools Barbarians vs Tonga, 3:30pm AEST
Australian Schools vs New Zealand Schools, 5pm AEST
SQUAD
2018 AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS
Daniel Ala NSW II, St Augustine’s College
Angus Bell, NSW I, Newington College
Angus Bell, NSW II, St Ignatius’ College
John Connolly, NSW I, The Kings School
Cayle Manu, QLDII, St Joseph’s College, Nudgee
Carter Gordon, QLD I, Brisbane Boys College
Will Harris, NSW I, The Scot’s College
Zane Hogan, ACT, St Edmund’s College
Lachlan Ilias, NSW I, Trinity Grammar School
Spencer Jeans, QLD I, The Southport School
Brendan Jimenez, ACT, St Edmunds College
Tyrell Kopua, QLD I, The Southport School
Thomas Lambert, NSW I, Trinity Grammar School
Luca Moretti, NSW I, Waverly College
Reesjan Pasitoa, QLD I, St Joseph’s College, Nudgee
Billy Pollard, NSW I, Barker College
Luke Reimer, NSW I, Barker College
Seb Strang, NSW I, The Scots College
Bailey Tautau, QLD I, St Joseph’s College, Nudgee
Tom van der Schyff, QLD I, The Southport School
Harry Vella, QLD I, St Joseph’s College Nudgee
Joey Walton, NSW I, Wadalba High School
Jeremy Williams, NSW I, The Scots College
2018 Australian Schools Barbarians
Lachlan Albert, NSW I, St Ignatius’ College
Jangala Bennett, QLD I, St Joseph’s College, Nudgee
Vincent Creagh, NSW II, St Joseph’s College
Zac Crothers, QLD II, Anglican Church Grammar School
Lachlan Ding, NSW II, Barker College
Matthew Dutallis, NSW I, St Ignatius’ College
Tane Edmed, NSW I, Trinity Grammar School
Fred Fewtrell, QLD I, Anglican Church Grammar School
Haloti Fonua, VIC, Victoria University SC
Harry Fox, QLD II, Padua College
Archer Holz, NSW II, The Kings School
Aiden Kelso, NSW II, Kinross Wolaroi
Matt Minogue, NSW II, The Kings School
Zane Nongorr, QLD I, The Southport School
Zachary Perrin, ACT, Daramalan College
Zac Barnabas, St Augustine’s College
Dylan Saunders, CS, Windsor High School
David Tejcek, NSW II, Barker College
JP Tominiko, QLD II, Anglican Church Grammar School
Fred Tricks, NSW I, The Scots College
Dennis Waight, QLD I, Brisbane Grammar School
Brett Wellington, CS, The Scot’s College
Jack Winchester, NSW II, Bishop Druitt College, Coffs Harbour
Two dead in separate Tongatapu incidents
An elderly woman and a man died in separate incidents in Tongatapu last week.
The man, 51, was found dead at a bush allotment in Pelehake on Saturday, September 29.
A 70-year-old woman was found dead at her home where she lived alone in Hoi on Sunday, September 30.
The circumstances surrounding their deaths were not believed to be suspicious, according to reports.
‘Eua MPs proposal for government to pay school fees causes uproar in Parliament
A heated debate erupted in Parliament today after the ‘Eua 11 MP suggested the government pay for his constituency’s students’ school fees.
MP Tevita Lavemaau told the House ‘Eua parents had been in financial difficulties since tropical cyclone Gita devastated Tongatapu and ‘Eua in February.
MP Lavemaau was insistent in his argument and was supported by ‘Eua noble MP Lord Nuku, who said their constituents had contacted him about the issue.
The Minister of Education said he had yet to receive any contact from ‘Eua parents regarding any difficulties in paying their children’s school fees.
The Minister said the government could only help parents who were unable to pay their school fees.
The House finally agreed to pass the proposal on to the government, but according to a document seen by Kaniva news this afternoon, the Acting Attorney General told Parliament it could not decide what the government should do.
The Minister of Police told us the Pohiva government had increased the government subsidy to non-government schools from $400 per student to $700.
He said the government has allocated TP$7 million for the subsidy in its 2018-2019 budget.
Hon. Mateni Tapueluelu said nothing had been allocated in the budget to pay for school fees in the way Hon. Lavemaau had proposed.
The Acting Attorney General said it was the legal responsibility of the Minister of Education and Cabinet to decide whether or not to charge fees.
The Attorney General said the main duty of Parliament included passing legislation, appropriation laws, electing the Prime Minister, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament and approving reports from government.
The parliament also has the power to impeach and penalise a Minister or Members of Parliament.
The main points
- A heated debate erupted in Parliament today after the ‘Eua 11 MP suggested the government pay for his constituency’s students’ school fees.
- MP Tevita Lavemaau told the House ‘Eua parents had been in financial difficulties since tropical cyclone Gita devastated Tongatapu and ‘Eua in February.
- The Acting Attorney General said it was up to the Minister of Education and Cabinet to decide whether or not to charge fees.
Mal Meninga names Kangaroos squad to take on New Zealand and Tonga
Staff writers, FOX SPORTS
The Kangaroos have named their squad for the Test against New Zealand and Tonga, with Latrell Mitchell beating Will Chambers to a centre berth.
Greg Inglis replaces the retired Cameron Smith as captain and there are four potential debutants in the squad.
Mitchell, Damien Cook, Tyrone Peachey and James Tedesco are in line to make their debut.
Luke Keary is next in line to take Cameron Munster’s five-eighth spot if he is ruled out with suspension for his grand final head kick brain snap.
“This is a new era for the Kangaroos and it is a very exciting one, based on the talent available,” Kangaroos Coach Mal Meninga said.
“There is certainly a strong showing from the NSW squad which won the State of Origin series and we have a number of players who performed exceptionally well through the finals series as well as in the grand final.
“While there are only two Test matches for the Kangaroos this year they are extremely important to me and this squad.
“This will give us a good gauge of who we will be looking at to lead the Kangaroos into the future.
“The Kangaroos have not played the Kiwis in New Zealand for four years, and have not played in Auckland for six years, so the October 13 Test match will be an extremely important one for us.
“The first Test match ever against Tonga will also be a historic occasion not only for the Kangaroos but for the game as well.”
The Kangaroos will play the Kiwis on October 13 and Tonga on October 20 at Mt Smart Stadium.
Latrell embarrasses Chambers
KANGAROOS SQUAD
Daly Cherry-Evans
Damien Cook
Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Boyd Cordner
Tyson Frizell
Val Holmes
Ben Hunt
Greg Inglis (c)
Felise Kaufusi
David Klemmer
Josh McGuire
Jordan McLean
Latrell Mitchell
Cameron Munster
Tyrone Peachey
James Tedesco
Jake Trbojevic
Tom Trbojevic
Aaron Woods
