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64-year-old man dies after fall at Vainii’s Pava Beach

Kaniva Staff - 19/10/2026

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

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

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

Kalino Latu - 18/10/2026 0

Tonga’s historic 30–12 victory over England at the Rugby League World Cup has drawn international media attention, with headlines celebrating the Pacific nation's breakthrough...

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

17/10/2026

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

National

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

Kalino Latu - 12/10/2026 0

King Tupou VI has congratulated the pioneers of Mate Maʻa Tonga on the national rugby league team's 40th anniversary as a long-running trademark dispute...