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First look at Tonga’s new Parliament building takes shape

Kalino Latu - 30/04/2026

Locked up 24 hours ‘for Carrying Books’: Man denied entry to New Zealand removed to Fiji instead of Tonga

Kalino Latu - 30/04/2026

ACC confirms four resignations including investigations director, withholds reasons behind walkout

Kalino Latu - 29/04/2026

Murder charges unsealed in fatal shooting at Salt Lake Tongan LDS church; suspect faces extradition

Kaniva Staff - 29/04/2026

Police dismiss Tonga Felafoaki claim of 300kg drug seizure in Vavaʻu as false

Kaniva Staff - 29/04/2026

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

Around New Zealand & the World

New leadership appointed to Tonga electoral commission

Kaniva Staff - 30/04/2026 0

The Tonga Electoral Commission has announced the appointment of two new commissioners, marking a significant leadership transition within the body responsible for overseeing the...

New mobile alert system rolled out by Tonga Met

30/04/2026

‘Can you chip in?’: coach’s cheeky plea to keep Fineanganofo in country

26/04/2026

King Charles’ US visit resonates with Tongans living abroad

25/04/2026

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

25/04/2026

National

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

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026 0

An Air New Zealand flight scheduled to arrive in Tonga in the early hours of ANZAC Day has been cancelled, disrupting travel for passengers...

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

24/04/2026

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

24/04/2026

Niua 17 MP retains parliamentary seat pending court of appeal ruling

24/04/2026

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

24/04/2026

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

Around New Zealand & the World

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

Kaniva Staff - 23/04/2026 0

By rnz and us republished with permission All Blacks back Leicester Fainga'anuku has been given a shock start at flanker for the Crusaders. Typically a centre...

Person stabbed multiple times while waiting for bus in Auckland

23/04/2026

What to do, and not do, at an Anzac Day Dawn Service

23/04/2026

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

22/04/2026

Inland Revenue contacts crypto investors over unpaid tax

21/04/2026

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...

Tilila Siola’a Walker’s ponzi scheme trial set for March 2027, U.S. prosecutors confirm

20/02/2026

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

LATEST REVIEWS

First look at Tonga’s new Parliament building takes shape

Kalino Latu - 30/04/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa, Tonga — A newly released image has offered the public a first detailed look at Tonga’s new Parliament complex currently under construction, capturing...

Locked up 24 hours ‘for Carrying Books’: Man denied entry to...

30/04/2026

ACC confirms four resignations including investigations director, withholds reasons behind walkout

29/04/2026

Murder charges unsealed in fatal shooting at Salt Lake Tongan LDS...

29/04/2026

Police dismiss Tonga Felafoaki claim of 300kg drug seizure in Vavaʻu...

29/04/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

First look at Tonga’s new Parliament building takes shape

Kalino Latu - 30/04/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa, Tonga — A newly released image has offered the public a first detailed look at Tonga’s new Parliament complex currently under construction, capturing...