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Three dengue fever cases confirmed in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 08/04/2026

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Convicted Finance Minister still active as PM’s Office welcomes TOP$42,500 payout

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‘Eua communities meet contractor behind Nāfanua Harbour upgrade

Kaniva Staff - 08/04/2026 0

Residents of ‘Eua have been invited to attend an important community meeting with the company responsible for upgrading the Nafanua Harbour infrastructure. The meeting is...

Tongan-born Frizell eyes All Blacks return in World Cup bid

08/04/2026

Tonga pushes for action on cybersecurity, warns small states being left behind

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What is E coli bacteria contamination, and what does it mean for your health?

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April Fools’ Day fools Tongan translation

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National

US‑based Tongan investor Victorine allegedly arrested as online posts spark mixed reaction

Kalino Latu - 03/04/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa, Tonga — A Tongan‑born investor from the United States, at the centre of widespread social media dispute and controversy, is believed to have...

Tongan family fundraises for daughter’s funeral as Police name East Tāmaki crash victim

03/04/2026

Doctoral research exposes abuse and vulnerability of women tou’a in kava practice

02/04/2026

NZ deportation law tightens: What it means for Tongans with residency

02/04/2026

Tonga launches landmark probe into decades of alleged corruption at Ministry of Lands

31/03/2026

National

Why sewage testing could change Tonga’s drug fight

Kalino Latu - 30/03/2026 0

Explainer - When Police Commissioner Geoff Turner recently raised the idea of sewage drug testing, many Tongans questioned why it is needed when police...

Two injured in Vavaʻu roadworks explosion recovering at Vaiola hospital

30/03/2026

Samoan lawyer in Miss Pacific Islands pageant Tonga dispute suspended in undisclosed case

29/03/2026

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, grandson of King George Tupou II of Tonga, dies in Fiji

28/03/2026

Online scams affecting Tongans take a new turn, this time involving rugby

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Star Kotoni Staggs Powers Broncos Past Dolphins

Kaniva Staff - 30/03/2026 0

Australia — Brisbane Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs, a proud player of Tongan heritage, delivered a decisive performance to seal the fate of cross‑town rivals...

New Zealand to replace NCEA: What Tongan families in Aotearoa need to know

30/03/2026

Proud Tongan Jason Taumalolo’s origin dream halted by NRL eligibility rules

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Fiji warned of alarming HIV surge, with cases projected to reach 9,000

28/03/2026

Tuvalu Minister honours Tongan USP director after his passing

27/03/2026

Tilila Siola’a Walker’s ponzi scheme trial set for March 2027, U.S. prosecutors confirm

Kalino Latu - 20/02/2026 0

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has confirmed that Tilila Siola‘a Walker, the Tongan woman charged in 2023 over an alleged mulit-million Ponzi‑style investment scheme, is...

UK row over China’s ‘Super Embassy’ rekindles questions long absent in Tonga

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Lo‘au controversial university’s bluff unravels: From Police threats to publishing plans

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Dr Lafitani refunds fees after student engages lawyer over course quality concerns and alleged academic fraud

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Three dengue fever cases confirmed in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 08/04/2026 0

The Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of dengue fever in Tonga, prompting heightened surveillance and public health measures across the country. Dengue fever...