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Air New Zealand cancels ANZAC Day Tonga flight as cause remains unclear

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

Tongans remember volunteers from the islands who served in First World War

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

Tongan rugby player accused of rape in New Zealand loses name suppression

Kaniva Staff - 24/04/2026

Niua 17 MP retains parliamentary seat pending court of appeal ruling

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

King’s dissatisfaction over Matatoa land lease delays opening of World Bank–funded headquaters

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

Public invited to dispute land returns under legal rulings, but 10‑year limit yet unexplained

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

Heavy machinery moves in as Fangaʻuta Lagoon bridge construction gets underway

Kalino Latu - 23/04/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

King Charles’ US visit resonates with Tongans living abroad

Kaniva Staff - 25/04/2026 0

King Charles III’s historic state visit to the United States this week has drawn global attention, but for Tongans living across America, the visit...

Auckland liquor licences axed or suspended after selling booze to teen Silas Sims before fatal crash

25/04/2026

Sixteen arrested over alleged involvement in drug smuggling syndicate

25/04/2026

All Blacks midfielder Fainga’anuku to start in loose fowards for Crusaders

23/04/2026

Person stabbed multiple times while waiting for bus in Auckland

23/04/2026

National

Public invited to dispute land returns under legal rulings, but 10‑year limit yet unexplained

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa - The Ministry of Lands has issued a public notice inviting members of the public to come forward if they wish to dispute...

Heavy machinery moves in as Fangaʻuta Lagoon bridge construction gets underway

23/04/2026

Vī Hausia thanks community after being elected chair of Ōtara‑Papatoetoe local board

23/04/2026

Tonga declares dengue fever outbreak with 28 confirmed cases

22/04/2026

Power outages disrupt civil registry services amid public anger over blackouts

22/04/2026

National

Endless blackouts push public to breaking point, PM Fakafanua urged to act

Kalino Latu - 22/04/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa — Public frustration has flared again as ongoing power outages continue to darken homes and interrupt electricity to village water sources, intensifying calls...

Concerns over work procedures behind resignation of three ACC investigators in Tonga: Reports

21/04/2026

U.S. arrests suspect named Shamim Mafi; no links to Tonga confirmed

21/04/2026

Complaint‑driven Washington probe cites BG Wealth’s ‘false SEC and Colorado licences’ as Tongans press ahead

21/04/2026

Tonga Power issues apology as long‑standing power outages continue to disrupt supply

20/04/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Family of woman and children killed in Hastings homicide say they are ‘devastated’

Kaniva Staff - 22/04/2026 0

By Sam Sherwood, National Crime Correspondent, rnz and is repbulished with permission The family of a woman, baby and toddler killed in Hastings say they are "heartbroken...

Inland Revenue contacts crypto investors over unpaid tax

21/04/2026

Luxon survives caucus vote after poor poll showing

21/04/2026

Call centre launched as Ministry of Lands moves to improve public communication

21/04/2026

Horse meat pies back on the menu at Auckland bakery

20/04/2026

Samoan lawyer in Miss Pacific Islands pageant Tonga dispute suspended in undisclosed case

Kalino Latu - 29/03/2026 0

The lawyer whose actions contributed to turmoil at the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant is now facing professional sanctions in what appears to be...