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Vavaʻu fraudster’s car‑scheme fallout sends retiree back to work; strips mother of $65k birthday surprise

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026

Police launch investigation into shooting incident at ‘Ananā

Kalino Latu - 18/03/2026

NZ Commission probes scheme linked to BG Wealth Sharing amid warnings from Tongan authorities

Kaniva Staff - 18/03/2026

Woman vents her frustration in livestream as family home of 28 years is demolished in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 17/03/2026

Tributes flow for young Tongan girl killed in Auckland crash

Kaniva Staff - 17/03/2026

Man dies in electrocution incident in Tongatapu

Kaniva Staff - 16/03/2026

PM Fakafanua moves to calm Tonga’s fuel panic as NZ petrol stations run dry and prices surge past $3

Kalino Latu - 16/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Organised crime group linked to alleged hitman from US accused of bribing prison guards, bail address managers

Kalino Latu - 18/03/2026 0

By Sam Sherwood of rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission. Police allege an organised crime group they've linked to the killing of a New Zealand man corrupted...

Tongan pride as Anzelo Tuitavuki signs with Dragons RFC

18/03/2026

NZ temporarily cuts visitor visa fees for Pacific nationals, including Tongans

17/03/2026

Fiji and New Zealand tests clear ‘Eua water supply, Ministry lifts drinking ban

17/03/2026

NZ Police hit comancheros in major operation — firearms, meth and cash seized

16/03/2026

National

Man dies in electrocution incident in Tongatapu

Kaniva Staff - 16/03/2026 0

Nuku‘alofa — A man has died following an electrocution incident in ‘Utulau on 13 March, marking the second fatality in recent months involving electrical...

PM Fakafanua moves to calm Tonga’s fuel panic as NZ petrol stations run dry and prices surge past $3

16/03/2026

Arson accused found not guilty by reason of insanity after fire razes Catholic church serving Tongan parishioners

16/03/2026

Tribunal rules Immigration NZ misjudged Tongan woman’s partnership visa case

15/03/2026

As matai title rumours swirl, is it Tonga’s turn to offer the NZ PM a hingoa matāpule or nōpele?

15/03/2026

National

After years of abuse, Tongan mother and daughters granted refuge in New Zealand

Kaniva Staff - 15/03/2026 0

Auckland, NZ— A Tongan woman and her four daughters have been granted refugee status in New Zealand after the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT)...

Woman killed, several injured in Tongatapu crash as QSC celebrations wind down

14/03/2026

Alleged US ‘hitman’ in Auckland killing of Tongan father arrested in California

13/03/2026

Manase Folau Uaisele jailed for sexual offending against young girls in Hawke’s Bay

13/03/2026

Family of missing fisherman Bruce Māue seeks answers as they hold prayer services

13/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Can a multivitamin slow the ageing process? Not really

Kaniva Staff - 15/03/2026 0

By rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission A daily multivitamin can help slow markers of biological ageing, a new study claims, but its senior author...

Carry less weight and check tyre pressure: AA’s advice to save fuel

14/03/2026

New Zealand to expand work rights for international students

14/03/2026

NRL: NZ Warriors powerhouse Leka Halasima stars in big win over Canberra Raiders

14/03/2026

Justis Huni marks grateful comeback in high‑stakes clash with Frazer Clarke

14/03/2026

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

LATEST REVIEWS

Vavaʻu fraudster’s car‑scheme fallout sends retiree back to work; strips mother...

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa — A Vavaʻu fraudster narrowly escaped a prison term after reimbursing victims for costly vehicle‑order deceptions. According to the agreed summary of facts, 29‑year‑old...

Police launch investigation into shooting incident at ‘Ananā

18/03/2026

NZ Commission probes scheme linked to BG Wealth Sharing amid warnings...

18/03/2026

Woman vents her frustration in livestream as family home of 28...

17/03/2026

Tributes flow for young Tongan girl killed in Auckland crash

17/03/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Vavaʻu fraudster’s car‑scheme fallout sends retiree back to work; strips mother...

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa — A Vavaʻu fraudster narrowly escaped a prison term after reimbursing victims for costly vehicle‑order deceptions. According to the agreed summary of facts, 29‑year‑old...