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High hopes, 36 investigations, no charges: Tonga anti-corruption watchdog reveals struggle in first year

Kalino Latu - 01/10/2026

Tonga targets up to 100 hip and knee replacement surgeries next year after historic Vaiola programme

Kalino Latu - 01/10/2026

Tongitupe-‘O e-Funga Taua Valerie Adams pays heartfelt tribute to legendary sports writer Phil Gifford

Kalino Latu - 01/10/2026

Tongan anti-drug campaigner Afimeimo‘unga Hola reportedly dies

Kalino Latu - 01/10/2026

Pelikani Taukei’aho on trial over fatal Wairarapa shooting

Kaniva Staff - 29/09/2026

Tongan dancer Mele Ta’e’iloa goes viral after sharing stage with Jason Derulo in Auckland

Kalino Latu - 28/09/2026

Tongan graduate makes University of Auckland history with rare conjoint degree

Kalino Latu - 28/09/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Auckland students launch World Heart Day appeal for Fiji hospital that has treated Tongan children

Kaniva Staff - 29/09/2026 0

An Auckland-based volunteer organisation has launched an online appeal to support a charitable heart hospital in Fiji that provides free cardiac treatment to Pacific...

Left bloc may be able to form government latest poll suggests

28/09/2026

Tongan powerhouse Pangai Junior joins Ofahengaue at Leigh on multi-year deal

27/09/2026

Fijian man acquitted of rape, sexual assault of Virgin Australia cabin crew member

26/09/2026

UB40 marks nearly 50 years as tour heads to NZ and Australia, home to huge Tongan diaspora

26/09/2026

National

Tongan dancer Mele Ta’e’iloa goes viral after sharing stage with Jason Derulo in Auckland

Kalino Latu - 28/09/2026 0

Tongan dancer and teacher Mele Ta'e'iloa has become an overnight social-media sensation after an unexpected appearance on stage with international pop star Jason Derulo...

Tongan graduate makes University of Auckland history with rare conjoint degree

28/09/2026

Illegal ammunition imports rising, court warns as 79-year-old Tongan avoids jail

27/09/2026

Tributes flow for victim of Veitongo alleged fatal crash

26/09/2026

Fakafanua tells UN Pacific must not become staging ground for military escalation, major-power rivalry

26/09/2026

National

Prison officer jailed after rifle, 1,655 rounds and fireworks found in Vavaʻu shipment

Kaniva Staff - 26/09/2026 0

A Tongan prison officer who served for 24 years has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after illegally importing a .22 rifle, 1,655...

Tonga denies walking out on Netanyahu at UN, says delegate remained seated

26/09/2026

Dr Eke hits back at PM Fakafanua, says bridge-delay blame ‘untrue’ amid $7m ‘penalty’ claim

25/09/2026

Second man charged with murder over fatal shooting of Tongan-Australian Alai Ahio

24/09/2026

Tonga dialysis centre project collapses as US sponsor unable to fund promised facility, Health Minister says

21/09/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

TNU, PSC and accreditation board pledge to resolve qualification recognition dispute

Kaniva Staff - 24/09/2026 0

The Tonga National University (TNU), Public Service Commission and the country's qualifications authority have jointly pledged to resolve problems surrounding the recognition of certificates...

Tonga included in new US-Pacific push against illegal fishing as Australia boosts regional security funding

24/09/2026

Pedestrian dies after crash in Auckland’s Pakuranga

22/09/2026

Tonga international Leka Halasima stars with two tries as Warriors’ season ends amid controversial calls

21/09/2026

Three charged over alleged drug importation after Tonga Police seize methamphetamine

21/09/2026

PM accepted Hū Louifi proposal before Palace directed it not to proceed; office says leaked memo was not final

Kalino Latu - 30/08/2026 0

The Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed that Lord Fakafanua accepted a proposal for the Government to perform a Hū Louifi to the King before...

Queen Sālote’s ‘fisherman’s net’ marks 78 years of shaping Tongan church leaders

25/08/2026

Lord Afeaki back on bench after lawyers alleged ‘cronyism’ and conflict

24/08/2026

US-China diplomatic row erupts over alleged trafficking of Tongan women through arranged marriages

23/08/2026

Two Tongan men named over alleged roles in drug and money-laundering ring exposed by FBI sting

19/08/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

High hopes, 36 investigations, no charges: Tonga anti-corruption watchdog reveals struggle...

Kalino Latu - 01/10/2026 0

Tonga’s long-awaited Anti-Corruption Commission ended its first year with 36 cases under investigation but no charges or prosecutions, as severe staff shortages, limited investigative...

Tonga targets up to 100 hip and knee replacement surgeries next...

01/10/2026

Tongitupe-‘O e-Funga Taua Valerie Adams pays heartfelt tribute to legendary sports...

01/10/2026

Tongan anti-drug campaigner Afimeimo‘unga Hola reportedly dies

01/10/2026

Pelikani Taukei’aho on trial over fatal Wairarapa shooting

29/09/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

High hopes, 36 investigations, no charges: Tonga anti-corruption watchdog reveals struggle...

Kalino Latu - 01/10/2026 0

Tonga’s long-awaited Anti-Corruption Commission ended its first year with 36 cases under investigation but no charges or prosecutions, as severe staff shortages, limited investigative...