Verification
Clear review dates and an honest account of what we cannot confirm.
What “Last verified” means
It records when the editor checked the evidence for that specific statement. It does not mean the information is guaranteed until the next review, or that published information confirms current operations.
When information is missing or conflicts
We withhold the disputed claim and keep the item in manual review. A successful page load, a search snippet or the absence of a warning is not enough to clear it. Checks do not automatically renew verification dates.
Freshness limits
These are Tonga Live’s editorial review limits. Any earlier published expiry takes precedence. The site does not import live schedules, weather or inventory.
| Information | Maximum age | When a check is due |
|---|---|---|
| Weather, warnings and live flight status | 15 minutes, or the bulletin’s earlier validity end | Never show an all-clear on missing, stale or failed data. |
| Ferry schedules | 6 hours, or the end of the published schedule, whichever is earlier | Do not roll a schedule into another week; reconfirm the actual sailing. |
| Fares and bookable availability | Supplier quote expiry, or 24 hours if sooner | A quote is not a reservation. Require currency, inclusions and conditions. |
| Visa and entry rules | 7 days; recheck before departure | Conflicts require Tonga Immigration clarification before restoring a definitive claim. |
| Hours, airport facilities and transport | 7 days; same-day confirmation for a specific visit | Sunday and holiday exceptions must be explicit. |
| Whale operator licence and season | 7 days and before every booking | Check current licence, location, dates and trip terms. |
| Emergency contact reference | 7 days | Retain the last checked numbers with an overdue warning. |
| Bank and telecom directory | 7 days | Directory entries do not verify cash, stock, coverage or current promotions. |
| Destination background | 90 days | Separate permanent geography from operational information. |
How expiry works on this site
Dated information records show a visible review deadline. The page checks deadlines when opened and every minute while open. Overdue records switch to “Review overdue — reconfirm details”. Without scripts, the default says to reconfirm details. No record is automatically labelled as live operational data.
Corrections and bookings
Send a correction with supporting details and the affected date. Do not send private identity documents by email. Booking enquiries require a supplier’s written confirmation of dates, price, currency, inclusions and terms.