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Paea ‘I Middlemore Tupou among Australians sentenced over Bali villa murder

Kaniva Staff - 09/03/2026

No tsunami threat to Niuatoputapu after magnitude 6.0 earthquake

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

Tongan LDS missionary reportedly injured in suspected machete attack in Papua New Guinea

Kalino Latu - 08/03/2026

Judge spares ‘Best in Tonga’ Fijian worker but warns: ‘This is your last chance’

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

Beating the Odds: Police officer’s standout drumming at QSC centennial rehearsal draws public praise

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

Tongan King calls UAE, condemns Iran attacks as Embassy urges citizens to leave Middle East

Kalino Latu - 07/03/2026

Joint Australia–NZ probe identifies Roman Khubov in Tonga Health ransomware attack

Kaniva Staff - 06/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Tonga eyes revival as AU$150m rugby investment opens new pathway

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026 0

Tonga stands to benefit from a major AU$150 million Australian Government investment earmarked for Fiji, Samoa and Tonga over the next five years, a...

Father of six jailed for cannabis cultivation as court highlights impact on family

08/03/2026

Captain Sione Tuʻipulotu shares royal moment as Princess Anne presents Calcutta Cup

08/03/2026

Young Tongan wing Faeamani shines as Titans’ rebuild takes flight

08/03/2026

Search and rescue operation continues in Greymouth after person swept out to sea

08/03/2026

National

Tongan King calls UAE, condemns Iran attacks as Embassy urges citizens to leave Middle East

Kalino Latu - 07/03/2026 0

The King of Tonga has condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other regional states, calling them a grave violation...

Joint Australia–NZ probe identifies Roman Khubov in Tonga Health ransomware attack

06/03/2026

US-Israel deploy advanced laser weapons against Iran, Hezbollah— What it could mean for Tonga’s future security

06/03/2026

Vava’u woman arrested after 5‑year‑old killed in crash

05/03/2026

Tonga issues third notice urging citizens to leave Middle East as Iran’s missile activity declines

05/03/2026

National

Second man charged 18 months after courier driver Tuipulotu Vi’s killing

Kaniva Staff - 05/03/2026 0

Police have charged a second man in connection with the fatal shooting of Auckland courier driver Saia Kokohu Vi, also known as Tuipulotu Kokohu...

Blaze breaks out at Tokomololo Primary School in Tongatapu

04/03/2026

Fugitive Pita Hopoate may be returned to Tonga through Interpol after fleeing court order

04/03/2026

Dave Rennie appointed new All Blacks coach, signs deal through to 2027 world cup

04/03/2026

Crown Prince launches e‑passport project to modernise national identity systems

04/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stands firm despite calls to step down after damaging poll

Kaniva Staff - 06/03/2026 0

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has emphatically rejected speculation about his leadership, insisting today that he is “absolutely not” considering stepping down despite a new...

Tonga declares special public holiday to mark 100 years of Queen Salote College

06/03/2026

Twinnies director becomes first Tongan Pasifika woman to win NSW honour

06/03/2026

NZ whale recovery echoes Tonga’s debate over traditional diets and NCD crisis

06/03/2026

Call for politicians to guarantee KiwiSaver access at 65

05/03/2026

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...

UK row over China’s ‘Super Embassy’ rekindles questions long absent in Tonga

07/02/2026

Lo‘au controversial university’s bluff unravels: From Police threats to publishing plans

15/01/2026

Dr Lafitani refunds fees after student engages lawyer over course quality concerns and alleged academic fraud

09/10/2025

Gov’t misleads on King’s new board; the bill reverses 2010 reforms that barred unchecked royal spending power

01/09/2025

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Paea ‘I Middlemore Tupou among Australians sentenced over Bali villa murder

Kaniva Staff - 09/03/2026 0

A Tongan‑Australian man, Paea I Middlemore Tupou, has been sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment by a Balinese court after being found guilty of carrying...

No tsunami threat to Niuatoputapu after magnitude 6.0 earthquake

08/03/2026

Tongan LDS missionary reportedly injured in suspected machete attack in Papua...

08/03/2026

Judge spares ‘Best in Tonga’ Fijian worker but warns: ‘This is...

08/03/2026

Beating the Odds: Police officer’s standout drumming at QSC centennial rehearsal...

08/03/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Paea ‘I Middlemore Tupou among Australians sentenced over Bali villa murder

Kaniva Staff - 09/03/2026 0

A Tongan‑Australian man, Paea I Middlemore Tupou, has been sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment by a Balinese court after being found guilty of carrying...