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Cardinal Mafi takes to dance floor as Tongan Catholics celebrate 50 years in Australia

Kalino Latu - 04/10/2026

Niuafoʻou eruption: 80 years since thousands fled into the darkness as volcano destroyed village

Kalino Latu - 03/10/2026

TRU calls special meeting days after PM raises governance concerns

Kalino Latu - 02/10/2026

Two suspected flu deaths in Tonga not yet confirmed, Health Minister says

Kalino Latu - 02/10/2026

Traffic chaos on rural roads after Police shut major route for King’s NEMO opening

Kalino Latu - 02/10/2026

PM raises concerns over Tonga Rugby Union accountability, says he has yet to hear of AGM

Kalino Latu - 02/10/2026

NZ man wanted over organised crime deported from Tonga after police custody escape

Kalino Latu - 02/10/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Three found dead at South Auckland home as police investigate ‘tragic event’

Kaniva Staff - 02/10/2026 0

Three people have been found dead at a South Auckland home, prompting a major police investigation into what authorities have described as a “tragic...

Former Tongan Cabinet Minister Lisiate ʻAkolo to be laid to rest in Auckland

02/10/2026

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

29/09/2026

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

National

PM raises concerns over Tonga Rugby Union accountability, says he has yet to hear of AGM

Kalino Latu - 02/10/2026 0

Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has raised concerns about governance and accountability at the Tonga Rugby Union (TRU), saying he has yet to hear of...

NZ man wanted over organised crime deported from Tonga after police custody escape

02/10/2026

Three found dead at South Auckland home as police investigate ‘tragic event’

02/10/2026

Former Cabinet Minister questions full closure of major Tonga road ahead of King’s NEMO ceremony

01/10/2026

Two PMs dispute responsibility as bridge contractor distances itself amid outrage over Kingdom’s $7m penalty

01/10/2026

National

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

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 year after historic Vaiola programme

01/10/2026

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

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

Around New Zealand & the World

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

Kaniva Staff - 26/09/2026 0

Legendary British reggae band UB40 is preparing to take its Unstoppable World Tour to New Zealand and Australia as it begins celebrations marking nearly...