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Long Live Democracy

18 November 2006

TONGANS have long revered their eccentric royals, with their odd mix of Polynesian tradition and nostalgia for Victorian England. But when King George Tupou V ascended the throne in September - following his imposing father's 41-year reign - there were high hopes he would bring a modernising influence to the palace, despite his penchant for military dress uniform, complete with pith helmet and sword. Shortly before his death, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV was handed an official report outlining ..... read full story

Legions Of Lost Equipment

5 November 2006

TENS of millions of dollars in sensitive military equipment is lying useless at Defence bases - or disappears for years because of a dodgy computer tracking system... read full story

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