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Tonga World Cup victory celebrations marred by alleged ‘reckless antics’ in Auckland

Kalino Latu - 19/10/2026

Tonga named in warning over possible Chinese-linked criminal influence in Pacific

Kalino Latu - 19/10/2026

Cyclone Wati strengthens to Category 2 as strong wind warning remains in force across Tonga

Kalino Latu - 19/10/2026

Tonga’s Diplomatic Services under fire over passport delays as differing accounts emerge

Kalino Latu - 19/10/2026

From triumph to humiliation: How global media reacted to Tonga’s historic win over England

Kalino Latu - 18/10/2026

Tongan seasonal worker jailed for stabbing compatriot, leaving victim fearful and forced to return home

Kalino Latu - 17/10/2026

Tongan women among those warned by US Embassy against travelling to America to give birth for citizenship

Kalino Latu - 17/10/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Tonga stun England 30–12 in historic first victory, sending powerful World Cup warning

Kalino Latu - 18/10/2026 0

Tonga have made rugby league history with a stunning 30–12 victory over England in Perth, claiming their first-ever win against the English and announcing...

Women dominate USP Tonga graduation as 199 students receive qualifications

17/10/2026

Tonga to receive $15.39 million in ADB emergency aid as Middle East conflict drives up fuel costs

17/10/2026

Tonga Police arrest 41 drink-drivers in latest road safety crackdown

13/10/2026

US strikes at alleged Chinese criminal influence in Pacific, bans Fiji-based businessman Zhao Fugang and family

08/10/2026

National

Tongan seasonal worker jailed for stabbing compatriot, leaving victim fearful and forced to return home

Kalino Latu - 17/10/2026 0

A 27-year-old Tongan seasonal worker has been sentenced to four and a half years in a New Zealand prison after stabbing a fellow Tongan...

Tongan women among those warned by US Embassy against travelling to America to give birth for citizenship

17/10/2026

Tonga Power adds two generators amid longstanding electricity outages across Tongatapu

17/10/2026

Death of Nightingale singer ʻElenoa Bloomfield marks loss to Tonga’s musical heritage

17/10/2026

King honours 40 years of Mate Maʻa Tonga as trademark dispute continues, leaving national team without historic name

12/10/2026

National

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Vavaʻu, Tonga Met rules out tsunami threat

Kalino Latu - 12/10/2026 0

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near Vavaʻu this afternoon, prompting Tonga's National Tsunami Warning Centre to issue an advisory confirming there was no tsunami...

Tongan NZ First candidate Vicky Hau takes campaign to Māngere church weeks before NZ election

11/10/2026

Tongan judge in NZ moved to tears by family’s forgiveness as Vavatau Bing avoids jail in fatal laughing gas crash

11/10/2026

Powerful Panama earthquake raises Pacific tsunami fears, putting Tonga on alert for possible threat

10/10/2026

Tributes pour in for Tongan father of four shot dead by US deputies as family demands justice

09/10/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Homemade bomb found near Auckland’s new City Rail Link station

Kaniva Staff - 06/10/2026 0

A homemade bomb has been discovered near Auckland’s new Maungawhau City Rail Link station, prompting police to call in a New Zealand Defence Force...

Woman charged with attempted murder after West Auckland stabbing

06/10/2026

Angelina Mahe returns home with UK corporate law Master’s after Chevening journey

05/10/2026

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

02/10/2026

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

02/10/2026

PM accepted Hū Louifi proposal before Palace directed it not to proceed; office says leaked memo was not final

Kalino Latu - 30/08/2026 0

The Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed that Lord Fakafanua accepted a proposal for the Government to perform a Hū Louifi to the King before...

Queen Sālote’s ‘fisherman’s net’ marks 78 years of shaping Tongan church leaders

25/08/2026

Lord Afeaki back on bench after lawyers alleged ‘cronyism’ and conflict

24/08/2026

US-China diplomatic row erupts over alleged trafficking of Tongan women through arranged marriages

23/08/2026

Two Tongan men named over alleged roles in drug and money-laundering ring exposed by FBI sting

19/08/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Tonga World Cup victory celebrations marred by alleged ‘reckless antics’ in...

Kalino Latu - 19/10/2026 0

Tonga's jubilant Rugby League World Cup celebrations have been marred by allegations that supporters ripped a traffic sign from the roadside and used it...

Tonga named in warning over possible Chinese-linked criminal influence in Pacific

19/10/2026

Cyclone Wati strengthens to Category 2 as strong wind warning remains...

19/10/2026

Tonga’s Diplomatic Services under fire over passport delays as differing accounts...

19/10/2026

From triumph to humiliation: How global media reacted to Tonga’s historic...

18/10/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Tonga World Cup victory celebrations marred by alleged ‘reckless antics’ in...

Kalino Latu - 19/10/2026 0

Tonga's jubilant Rugby League World Cup celebrations have been marred by allegations that supporters ripped a traffic sign from the roadside and used it...