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Rising Fiji drug busts and ‘proximity’ put Tonga on high alert, PM Fakafanua says

Kalino Latu - 09/06/2026

Police investigate ‘Eua death as body sent to Tongatapu for post-mortem

Kalino Latu - 09/06/2026

Livestreamed farewell for slain Tongan-born ‘Alaipulotu ‘Ahio

Kaniva Staff - 08/06/2026

Weekend crash spate continues into today with power outage in ʻĀhau

Kaniva Staff - 08/06/2026

‘Miracle from Heaven’: Solar-powered desalination project brings fresh water to Hunga and Matamaka

Kalino Latu - 08/06/2026

Court finds Veas used forgery, fraud to secure Chinese lease of Mataele land

Kalino Latu - 08/06/2026

Crew reportedly overcome by fumes on MV Otuanga’ofa

Kalino Latu - 07/06/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

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...

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

‘Shook the house’: Eight injured in Wellington train derailment

07/06/2026

‘It happened so fast’: Driver reacts after West Auckland crash

06/06/2026

National

Court finds Veas used forgery, fraud to secure Chinese lease of Mataele land

Kalino Latu - 08/06/2026 0

Nuku'alofa, Tonga – The Land Court has ruled that a lease granted over a Kolofo'ou town allotment was obtained through forgery and fraud orchestrated...

Crew reportedly overcome by fumes on MV Otuanga’ofa

07/06/2026

Court orders brother’s eviction from Kolofo’ou allotment in family land dispute

07/06/2026

Shots fired at funeral of alleged Coconut Cartel leader with Tongan-affiliated network

07/06/2026

Vaka’uta wins round as court rejects Tonga Development Bank bid to strike out land claim

06/06/2026

National

Wests Tigers eye signing former Manly hooker Manase Fainu after release

Kaniva Staff - 06/06/2026 0

The Wests Tigers are reportedly considering a move to sign former Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu once he is released from prison later...

Woman sought after kiekie order not delivered

04/06/2026

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

04/06/2026

PM Fakafanua admits illegal vessels went undetected as Tonga introduces new tracking systems

04/06/2026

Fake ‘Professor’ frontman signals end of BG Wealth Sharing in farewell message

03/06/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Five dead in overnight crashes, including three on Desert Road

Kaniva Staff - 01/06/2026 0

By RNZ and is republished with permission Police are calling it "absolutely gutting" after five people have been killed in accidents overnight. Three people died...

Samoa’s Head of State hosts luncheon for King Tupou VI during visit for USP graduation ceremony

29/05/2026

PSC appoints new CEO for Ministry of Tourism

28/05/2026

Arrested during DUI alcohol operation

28/05/2026

Second international undersea cable, ‘Tu‘i Vava‘u’, launched in landmark ceremony

28/05/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 25/05/2026 0

The charge against former Minister of Police Piveni Piukala—alleged to have assisted a man subject to a restraining order to leave Tonga—has now been...

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

Locked up 24 hours ‘for Carrying Books’: Man denied entry to New Zealand removed to Fiji instead of Tonga

30/04/2026

ACC confirms four resignations including investigations director, withholds reasons behind walkout

29/04/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Rising Fiji drug busts and ‘proximity’ put Tonga on high alert,...

Kalino Latu - 09/06/2026 0

Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has raised concerns about Tonga's vulnerability to regional drug trafficking, warning that a surge in large-scale drug busts in nearby...

Police investigate ‘Eua death as body sent to Tongatapu for post-mortem

09/06/2026

Livestreamed farewell for slain Tongan-born ‘Alaipulotu ‘Ahio

08/06/2026

Weekend crash spate continues into today with power outage in ʻĀhau

08/06/2026

‘Miracle from Heaven’: Solar-powered desalination project brings fresh water to Hunga...

08/06/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Rising Fiji drug busts and ‘proximity’ put Tonga on high alert,...

Kalino Latu - 09/06/2026 0

Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has raised concerns about Tonga's vulnerability to regional drug trafficking, warning that a surge in large-scale drug busts in nearby...