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Tokaikolo Church challenges court action over leadership election dispute

Kalino Latu - 12/03/2026

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

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

Free Wesleyan Church president condemns alcohol served at QSC centenary ball

Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in Tonga

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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

National

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

Kalino Latu - 10/03/2026 0

Explainer - As Queen Sālote College (QSC) prepares to mark its historic 100‑year celebration on Wednesday, three major cultural practices have taken centre stage...

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

10/03/2026

Paea ‘I Middlemore Tupou among Australians sentenced over Bali villa murder

09/03/2026

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

National

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

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa — The Supreme Court of Tonga has handed Bijay Singh an eight‑month prison sentence, fully suspended for three years, after he pleaded guilty...

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

08/03/2026

Tongan King calls UAE, condemns Iran attacks as Embassy urges citizens to leave Middle East

07/03/2026

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

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...