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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

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

Kaniva Staff - 07/06/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 07/06/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

US Defense Department classifies LDS Church separately from Christian denominations

Kaniva Staff - 07/06/2026 0

The United States Department of Defense has reclassified The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in its official list of religious affiliations, placing...

‘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

Person stabbed at central Auckland Kainga Ora complex

06/06/2026

Five dead in overnight crashes, including three on Desert Road

01/06/2026

National

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

Kaniva Staff - 07/06/2026 0

Nuku'alofa — A dispute between two brothers over a town allotment in Kolofo'ou has ended in the Supreme Court, with the court ordering the...

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

Wests Tigers eye signing former Manly hooker Manase Fainu after release

06/06/2026

Woman sought after kiekie order not delivered

04/06/2026

National

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

Kalino Latu - 04/06/2026 0

New religious histories are currently being published, while a university lecture delivered last week in New Zealand highlights Tonga’s preparations to mark 200 years...

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

On this day in Britain: Queen Sālote’s enduring legacy at the 1953 coronation remembered

03/06/2026

Tonga name first ‘Ikale Tahi squad for Nations Cup

03/06/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

PSC appoints new CEO for Ministry of Tourism

Kaniva Staff - 28/05/2026 0

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of Mrs Sandradee Fonua Fifita as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Ministry...

Arrested during DUI alcohol operation

28/05/2026

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

28/05/2026

Police investigate serious shooting in Mount Wellington

26/05/2026

Undercover tactic goes viral: Thai Police pose as dancers to arrest suspected drug dealer

26/05/2026

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

Livestreamed farewell for slain Tongan-born ‘Alaipulotu ‘Ahio

Kaniva Staff - 08/06/2026 0

A funeral service for ʻAlaipulotu ʻAhio is currently being livestreamed from Australia, drawing viewers from across the Pacific and beyond following his death in...

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

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

08/06/2026

Crew reportedly overcome by fumes on MV Otuanga’ofa

07/06/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Livestreamed farewell for slain Tongan-born ‘Alaipulotu ‘Ahio

Kaniva Staff - 08/06/2026 0

A funeral service for ʻAlaipulotu ʻAhio is currently being livestreamed from Australia, drawing viewers from across the Pacific and beyond following his death in...