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Mother overjoyed as daughter Honora Lynch wins prestigious Otago Pacific Postgraduate scholarship

Kalino Latu - 17/03/2026

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

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

Kaniva Staff - 16/03/2026

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

Kaniva Staff - 15/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

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

Kaniva Staff - 17/03/2026 0

New Zealand has announced a temporary reduction in visitor visa fees for eligible Pacific nationals — a move expected to benefit Tongan travellers and...

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

Police warn public not to approach dangerous fugitive as manhunt intensifies in South Auckland

16/03/2026

Can a multivitamin slow the ageing process? Not really

15/03/2026

National

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

Kaniva Staff - 16/03/2026 0

Auckland, NZ - The arsonist responsible for the fire that obliterated St Mary’s Catholic Church in Avondale has been ordered to remain under compulsory...

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

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

15/03/2026

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

14/03/2026

National

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

Kaniva Staff - 13/03/2026 0

Auckland, NZ – Police say a United States national alleged to have acted as a contracted “hitman” in the killing of Auckland courier driver...

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

Tokaikolo Church challenges court action over leadership election dispute

12/03/2026

Cabinet steps in after years of land bungles with new disputes and complaints committee

12/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

New Zealand to expand work rights for international students

Kaniva Staff - 14/03/2026 0

By RNZ.vo.nz and is republished with permission New Zealand will introduce a new work visa for international graduates and expand post-study work rights for some...

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

Australia boosts Tonga’s sporting future with ADF training visit

14/03/2026

First rubber road laid in New Zealand is made from recycled tyres

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...