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Tongatapu man charged in connection with death of 85‑year‑old; drugs and firearms seized

Kaniva Staff - 27/02/2026

Grave removals at Māhina as new Fanga‘uta bridge construction pushes forward

Two‑year‑old Ta‘e‘iloa granted visitor visa after media backlash over alleged medical ‘misdiagnosis’

Huge plume of smoke rises over Nuku‘alofa, days after church office blaze

PM’s Office staff member arrested in connection with alleged drug offences

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Edwin Fidel Che Liava‘a appointed new chief executive officer of Tonga Post Limited

Kaniva Staff - 26/02/2026 0

Mr Edwin Fidel Che Liava‘a has been officially appointed by the Government of Tonga as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tonga Post Limited (TPost),...

Strong wind warning issued for Tongatapu and ‘Eua coastal waters

26/02/2026

Tonga issues urgent warningas Influenza B cases spike

26/02/2026

Jacinda Ardern relocates to Australia with her family

26/02/2026

Gov’t rushes to pass new powers allowing ID checks on suspected overstayers before November election

26/02/2026

National

Arrest warrant issued for ‘Ofa Siasau after failure to repay victim of Tongitupe scam

Kalino Latu - 25/02/2026 0

A New Zealand tribunal has issued an immediate warrant to arrest 'Ofa Siasau after she failed to appear at a Financial Assessment Hearing on...

Alleged killer of Tongan bus stabbing victim identified as Adrian Soane Patita Pani

24/02/2026

Social media clash erupts over new alleged investment scheme targeting Tongan diaspora

24/02/2026

Vava’u whale photo ‘Māhina’ crowned World Nature Photo of the Year

24/02/2026

Commerce Commission seeks victims of alleged Tongan loan shark for possible compensation

23/02/2026

National

Huge fire erupts in central Nuku‘alofa, livestream videos show firefighters battling massive blaze

Kaniva Staff - 23/02/2026 0

A large fire broke out in central Nuku‘alofa overnight, with livestreamed videos showing firefighters battling towering flames and thick smoke rising from what appeared...

Name suppression lifted for Auckland jailed meth‑ importing nurse Ma’ata Vi

23/02/2026

Tonga’s iconic three‑branched coconut tree dying after earlier attempts to cut and poison its roots

22/02/2026

No tsunami threat to Tonga after 6.2 earthquake south of Fiji

22/02/2026

QSC Committee denies claims of unpaid contractors amid centenary preparations

21/02/2026

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Moana Pasifika’s Tonga Match Moved After Funding Shortfall

Kaniva Staff - 24/02/2026 0

Moana Pasifika has cancelled its highly anticipated Round Nine Super Rugby Pacific fixture against the Chiefs in Tonga after being unable to secure the...

Police seek public assistance to locate wanted man Tevita Lasa

24/02/2026

Friendliness defined: MV ‘Otuanga’ofa hailed after reversing to pick up late passenger

24/02/2026

Tonga should heed Fiji’s warning on drug cartels buying off authorities

22/02/2026

Former ‘Īkale Tahi half‑back Manu Vunipola has died

22/02/2026

Tilila Siola’a Walker’s ponzi scheme trial set for March 2027, U.S. prosecutors confirm

Kalino Latu - 20/02/2026 0

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has confirmed that Tilila Siola‘a Walker, the Tongan woman charged in 2023 over an alleged mulit-million Ponzi‑style investment scheme, is...