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Boat that sank with Anglican delegates in Tonga was unlicensed, Tourism Ministry says

Kalino Latu - 24/08/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 24/08/2026

Serious crash in Tonga: Bystanders carry motionless person from badly damaged car

Kaniva Staff - 24/08/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 23/08/2026

Suspected Vavaʻu packages remain unexplained despite NZ-backed anti-drug measures

Kalino Latu - 23/08/2026

Fundraiser nears US$30,000 after cousin and twin killed and surviving brother critically injured

Kalino Latu - 22/08/2026

Double murderer Siuaki Lisiate’s violent life behind bars returns to spotlight at prison inquest

Kalino Latu - 22/08/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

National goes it alone on social media ban for under-16s

Kaniva Staff - 25/08/2026 0

Giles Dexter of RNZ, Lauren Crimp of RNZThe prime minister and education minister's announcement the government has introduced a bill to ban social media...

Australia announces AUD$20 million investment in gender and disability inclusion in Tonga

25/08/2026

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

25/08/2026

Govt pushes ahead with social media ban for under-16s

24/08/2026

Whale-watching boat carrying NZ Anglican Church delegates capsizes in Tonga

24/08/2026

National

Fundraiser nears US$30,000 after cousin and twin killed and surviving brother critically injured

Kalino Latu - 22/08/2026 0

A fundraiser has raised more than US$27,000 for a Tongan family struck by two shootings: one cousin was killed, an 18-year-old twin was fatally...

Double murderer Siuaki Lisiate’s violent life behind bars returns to spotlight at prison inquest

22/08/2026

Chief Justice’s warning renews concerns over poor Constitution underpinning Tonga’s judicial system

22/08/2026

Man to face court over alleged murder of OneFour-affiliated ‘Alai ‘Ahio

21/08/2026

Two candidates withdraw from Tongatapu 2 by-election, one backs Dr Koloamatangi

21/08/2026

National

Livestream of teacher apparently pointing handgun at student in Tonga divides online viewers

Kalino Latu - 21/08/2026 0

A livestreamed video appearing to show a teacher pointing a handgun at a female student, who then tried to grasp his gun hand and...

Tongan Language Week: Queen Sālote added chorus to song her father composed for her mother

21/08/2026

Veteran Tongan democracy advocate and church minister Rev Simote Vea dies

19/08/2026

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

19/08/2026

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

19/08/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Alleged Comanchero associate denied bail over shooting of Tongan siblings Lolo and Carlysha Fakaʻosilea

Kaniva Staff - 23/08/2026 0

An alleged Comanchero motorcycle gang associate accused of involvement in the 2025 shooting of Tongan siblings Lolo Manaʻia Fakaʻosilea and Carlysha Leona Fakaʻosilea has...

Two in hospital after fight in central Auckland

23/08/2026

Police appeal for help to locate wanted man Sione Maile Tonga

19/08/2026

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

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

Boat that sank with Anglican delegates in Tonga was unlicensed, Tourism...

Kalino Latu - 24/08/2026 0

The boat that capsized and sank while carrying Anglican Church delegates in Tonga was not licensed or authorised to conduct whale-watching and swimming activities,...

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

24/08/2026

Serious crash in Tonga: Bystanders carry motionless person from badly damaged...

24/08/2026

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

23/08/2026

Suspected Vavaʻu packages remain unexplained despite NZ-backed anti-drug measures

23/08/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Boat that sank with Anglican delegates in Tonga was unlicensed, Tourism...

Kalino Latu - 24/08/2026 0

The boat that capsized and sank while carrying Anglican Church delegates in Tonga was not licensed or authorised to conduct whale-watching and swimming activities,...