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Editorial - The Chief Justice’s recent warning about the prosecution’s handling of a child witness is not merely a courtroom issue. It raises serious...

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

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

21/08/2026

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

21/08/2026

National

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 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

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

19/08/2026

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

19/08/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

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

Kaniva Staff - 07/07/2026 0

Sponsored:Renowned scholar calls situation "a stain on South Korea's democratic credentials" as Justice Minister prejudges ongoing caseA 95-Year-Old Behind Bars on Political Party Charges...

Viral livestream alleges Tongan women forced into marriage in China

24/06/2026

Fātumu road rage gunman found guilty after threatening family with children in car

24/06/2026

Left bloc leads in latest poll despite Labour slump

24/06/2026

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

19/06/2026

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

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

Kaniva Staff - 24/08/2026 0

Distressing footage of an apparent serious traffic accident in Tonga shows several people carrying what appears to be a motionless person towards a pickup...

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

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

22/08/2026

Double murderer Siuaki Lisiate’s violent life behind bars returns to spotlight...

22/08/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

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

Kaniva Staff - 24/08/2026 0

Distressing footage of an apparent serious traffic accident in Tonga shows several people carrying what appears to be a motionless person towards a pickup...