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CEO: Govt revisits airport ground‑handling issue after identified ‘shorcomings’

Kalino Latu - 12/03/2026

Free Wesleyan Church president condemns alcohol served at QSC centenary ball

Kalino Latu - 11/03/2026

Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 10/03/2026

The roles of ‘ave e halá, fakahā teu and tā lahi in QSC’s centennial preparations

Kalino Latu - 10/03/2026

Misplaced bag at Op Shop pickup spot leads to drug seizure and $4510 arrest

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026

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

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Child struck by vehicle on way to school, remains in recovery at Vaiola Hospital

Kaniva Staff - 11/03/2026 0

A seven‑year‑old boy from Haʻateiho is recovering at Vaiola Hospital after he was struck by a vehicle while walking to school yesterday morning. The...

Man arrested over Loumaile Lodge blaze after ‘canister’ found at scene

11/03/2026

Woman dies, child hurt car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore

11/03/2026

Anthem protest turns to asylum bid as Iranian players escape in Australia

10/03/2026

Research sheds new light on pusiaki, Tongan adoption

10/03/2026

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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 New Guinea

08/03/2026

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

08/03/2026

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

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

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

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

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

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CEO: Govt revisits airport ground‑handling issue after identified ‘shorcomings’

Kalino Latu - 12/03/2026 0

The Lord Fakafanua government has reopened discussions on the long‑running Fuaʻamotu Airport ground‑handling controversy, revisiting concerns first raised during last year’s political standoff over...