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Veteran Tongan democracy advocate and church minister Rev Simote Vea dies

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026

Scenes of devastation as Tongan families grieve relatives killed, injured in Utah funeral shooting

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026

Father charged with murder over fatal shooting at Tongan funeral in Utah

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026

Oakland agrees to pay US$17m over Tongan man’s death following police ‘ghost chase’

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026

Tonga-born prop Saula Ma’u called into All Blacks squad after injury setback

Kaniva Staff - 19/08/2026

Another fatal shooting outside Utah LDS church follows January deaths of two Tongans

Kalino Latu - 18/08/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Police appeal for help to locate wanted man Sione Maile Tonga

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026 0

WAIKATO, New Zealand — Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 28-year-old Sione Maile Tonga, who is wanted on an arrest warrant.Police believe...

Friends of Tonga named finalist for global environmental award

19/08/2026

Detention of a 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea’s Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call for the Release of Chairman Lee Man-hee

16/07/2026

Detained at 95: South Korea’s Prosecution of a Religious Leader Draws International Alarm

07/07/2026

Viral livestream alleges Tongan women forced into marriage in China

24/06/2026

National

Tonga-born prop Saula Ma’u called into All Blacks squad after injury setback

Kaniva Staff - 19/08/2026 0

Tongan-born Highlanders prop Saula Ma’u has moved closer to a possible All Blacks debut after being called into the New Zealand squad touring South...

Another fatal shooting outside Utah LDS church follows January deaths of two Tongans

18/08/2026

Tongan police lieutenant arrested in Maui over alleged corruption and protection of drug traffickers

12/08/2026

Millions in Fangaʻuta bridge penalties mount as PM reveals more land issues delaying construction

12/08/2026

Princess Angelika, PM Fakafanua honour Taumalolo’s 300-game milestone in Townsville

28/06/2026

National

Online fundraising drive for Tongan women in China raises questions as authorities investigate

Kalino Latu - 27/06/2026 0

A social media-driven fundraising campaign for young Tongan women reportedly stranded in China has raised concerns among some community members, who question its necessity...

Chinese Embassy says no evidence of human trafficking in response to viral livestream allegations

25/06/2026

Fātumu road rage gunman jailed after firing shots at family with children in car

25/06/2026

Police escort woman away after kissing Princess Pilolevu during new church celebration performance

24/06/2026

Prince Ata fights back tears as Tonga marks 200 years of Christianity

23/06/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Left bloc leads in latest poll despite Labour slump

Kaniva Staff - 24/06/2026 0

RNZLabour is down five points to 32 percent in the latest 1News Verian poll, but could form a government with the Greens and Te...

Police seize nearly 500 cannabis plants in Auckland crackdown on organised crime

19/06/2026

Customs uncover 100kg cocaine worth $35m hidden in Tauranga container

11/06/2026

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, residents told to stay off beaches as swells up to 10.5m forecast in Wellington

08/06/2026

US Defense Department classifies LDS Church separately from Christian denominations

07/06/2026

Pentagon revises religious codes, reclassifies LDS after backlash

Kaniva Staff - 09/06/2026 0

The United States Department of Defence has revised its religious affiliation policy following backlash from lawmakers and faith leaders, issuing an updated framework that...

From Martyrs’ blood to ‘Tree of Life’: Tonga marks 200 years of christianity

04/06/2026

MP Piukala faces interference with justice charge revealed, could be jailed up to five years if convicted

25/05/2026

Tonga National University to explore when lotu helps — and when it harms

24/05/2026

BG Wealth investors warned against paying more as authorities flag new ‘HQIEX’ platform

22/05/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Veteran Tongan democracy advocate and church minister Rev Simote Vea dies

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026 0

Reverend Simote Vea, who devoted much of his life to Christian ministry and the advancement of democracy, human rights and political reform in Tonga,...

Scenes of devastation as Tongan families grieve relatives killed, injured in...

19/08/2026

Two Tongan men named over alleged roles in drug and money-laundering...

19/08/2026

Father charged with murder over fatal shooting at Tongan funeral in...

19/08/2026

Oakland agrees to pay US$17m over Tongan man’s death following police...

19/08/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Veteran Tongan democracy advocate and church minister Rev Simote Vea dies

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026 0

Reverend Simote Vea, who devoted much of his life to Christian ministry and the advancement of democracy, human rights and political reform in Tonga,...