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Tongan dancer Mele Ta’e’iloa goes viral after sharing stage with Jason Derulo in Auckland

Kalino Latu - 28/09/2026

Tongan graduate makes University of Auckland history with rare conjoint degree

Kalino Latu - 28/09/2026

Illegal ammunition imports rising, court warns as 79-year-old Tongan avoids jail

Kaniva Staff - 27/09/2026

Tributes flow for victim of Veitongo alleged fatal crash

Kaniva Staff - 26/09/2026

Fakafanua tells UN Pacific must not become staging ground for military escalation, major-power rivalry

Kalino Latu - 26/09/2026

Prison officer jailed after rifle, 1,655 rounds and fireworks found in Vavaʻu shipment

Kaniva Staff - 26/09/2026

Tonga denies walking out on Netanyahu at UN, says delegate remained seated

Kalino Latu - 26/09/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Left bloc may be able to form government latest poll suggests

Kaniva Staff - 28/09/2026 0

Russell Palmer of RNZNew polling from 1News-Verian shows a Green surge and the left bloc able to win government - presuming National refuses to...

Tongan powerhouse Pangai Junior joins Ofahengaue at Leigh on multi-year deal

27/09/2026

Fijian man acquitted of rape, sexual assault of Virgin Australia cabin crew member

26/09/2026

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

26/09/2026

Former NRL player Jamil Hopoate reportedly arrested after Sydney crash

25/09/2026

Prison officer jailed after rifle, 1,655 rounds and fireworks found in Vavaʻu shipment

Kaniva Staff - 26/09/2026 0

A Tongan prison officer who served for 24 years has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after illegally importing a .22 rifle, 1,655...

Tonga denies walking out on Netanyahu at UN, says delegate remained seated

26/09/2026

Dr Eke hits back at PM Fakafanua, says bridge-delay blame ‘untrue’ amid $7m ‘penalty’ claim

25/09/2026

Second man charged with murder over fatal shooting of Tongan-Australian Alai Ahio

24/09/2026

Tonga dialysis centre project collapses as US sponsor unable to fund promised facility, Health Minister says

21/09/2026

Tongan man dies after being pulled from water at NSW beach

Kaniva Staff - 21/09/2026 0

New South Wales, Australia - A Tongan man has died after getting into trouble in the water with two other men at a beach...

Ulakai Fakaosilea, who orchestrated 198kg meth import from prison, loses appeal against life sentence

20/09/2026

New US public benefits rule could make green cards harder for some Tongans

20/09/2026

Tongan gang leader jailed for life after ordering deadly Ōtāhuhu shooting from prison

18/09/2026

Tongan TVNZ journalist Indira Stewart reveals breast cancer battle, urges women to get checked

18/09/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Tonga included in new US-Pacific push against illegal fishing as Australia boosts regional security funding

Kaniva Staff - 24/09/2026 0

Tonga is set to benefit from a new wave of United States and Australian investment in Pacific maritime security, including measures targeting illegal fishing,...

Pedestrian dies after crash in Auckland’s Pakuranga

22/09/2026

Tonga international Leka Halasima stars with two tries as Warriors’ season ends amid controversial calls

21/09/2026

Three charged over alleged drug importation after Tonga Police seize methamphetamine

21/09/2026

Fiji’s notorious ‘bluetoothing’ draws attention, but WHO finds bigger HIV danger in needle sharing

20/09/2026

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

Tongan dancer Mele Ta’e’iloa goes viral after sharing stage with Jason...

Kalino Latu - 28/09/2026 0

Tongan dancer and teacher Mele Ta'e'iloa has become an overnight social-media sensation after an unexpected appearance on stage with international pop star Jason Derulo...

Tongan graduate makes University of Auckland history with rare conjoint degree

28/09/2026

Illegal ammunition imports rising, court warns as 79-year-old Tongan avoids jail

27/09/2026

Tributes flow for victim of Veitongo alleged fatal crash

26/09/2026

Fakafanua tells UN Pacific must not become staging ground for military...

26/09/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Tongan dancer Mele Ta’e’iloa goes viral after sharing stage with Jason...

Kalino Latu - 28/09/2026 0

Tongan dancer and teacher Mele Ta'e'iloa has become an overnight social-media sensation after an unexpected appearance on stage with international pop star Jason Derulo...

Tongan graduate makes University of Auckland history with rare conjoint degree

28/09/2026

Illegal ammunition imports rising, court warns as 79-year-old Tongan avoids jail

27/09/2026

Tributes flow for victim of Veitongo alleged fatal crash

26/09/2026

Fakafanua tells UN Pacific must not become staging ground for military...

26/09/2026

NZ and World News News

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

Fijian man acquitted of rape, sexual assault of Virgin Australia cabin...

26/09/2026

UB40 marks nearly 50 years as tour heads to NZ and...

26/09/2026

Former NRL player Jamil Hopoate reportedly arrested after Sydney crash

25/09/2026

TNU, PSC and accreditation board pledge to resolve qualification recognition dispute

24/09/2026

Former NRL player Jamil Hopoate reportedly arrested after Sydney crash

Former NRL player Jamil Hopoate, a member of one of Tonga’s best-known rugby league families, has reportedly been arrested following an alleged incident on Sydney’s...

Tongan-Welsh powerhouse Sisilia Tuipulotu bags double as Wales stun South Africa

Tongan-Welsh rugby star Sisilia Tuipulotu scored two tries as Wales ended a nine-Test losing streak with an emphatic 50-19 victory over South Africa in their...

Tongan graduate makes University of Auckland history with rare conjoint degree

A young New Zealand-born Tongan woman has become the...

Illegal ammunition imports rising, court warns as 79-year-old Tongan avoids jail

Tonga’s Supreme Court has warned that illegal importation of...

Tributes flow for victim of Veitongo alleged fatal crash

Tributes are flowing for a man killed in an...

Fakafanua tells UN Pacific must not become staging ground for military escalation, major-power rivalry

Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has warned world leaders...

Tongan dancer Mele Ta’e’iloa goes viral after sharing stage with Jason Derulo in Auckland

Tongan dancer and teacher Mele Ta'e'iloa has become an...

Tongan graduate makes University of Auckland history with rare conjoint degree

A young New Zealand-born Tongan woman has become the...

Around New Zealand & the World

Tongan powerhouse Pangai Junior joins Ofahengaue at Leigh on multi-year deal

Tongan international Tevita Pangai Junior will join fellow Mate...

Illegal ammunition imports rising, court warns as 79-year-old Tongan avoids jail

Tonga’s Supreme Court has warned that illegal importation of...