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Tongan family fundraises for daughter’s funeral as Police name East Tāmaki crash victim

Kalino Latu - 03/04/2026

Doctoral research exposes abuse and vulnerability of women tou’a in kava practice

Kalino Latu - 02/04/2026

NZ deportation law tightens: What it means for Tongans with residency

Kaniva Staff - 02/04/2026

Tonga launches landmark probe into decades of alleged corruption at Ministry of Lands

Kalino Latu - 31/03/2026

Why sewage testing could change Tonga’s drug fight

Kalino Latu - 30/03/2026

Two injured in Vavaʻu roadworks explosion recovering at Vaiola hospital

Kalino Latu - 30/03/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 29/03/2026

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April Fools’ Day fools Tongan translation

Kaniva Staff - 02/04/2026 0

April Fools’ Day may be all about harmless pranks in English, but in Tongan, its common translation—“Aho ʻo e Kau Vale”, or “the day...

U.S. programme bolsters Tonga’s digital defences following Health cyberattack

02/04/2026

Star Kotoni Staggs Powers Broncos Past Dolphins

30/03/2026

New Zealand to replace NCEA: What Tongan families in Aotearoa need to know

30/03/2026

Proud Tongan Jason Taumalolo’s origin dream halted by NRL eligibility rules

29/03/2026

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Two injured in Vavaʻu roadworks explosion recovering at Vaiola hospital

Kalino Latu - 30/03/2026 0

Two men are recovering at Vaiola Hospital in Tongatapu after sustaining burn injuries when an apparent gas tanker used in road sealing works exploded...

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

29/03/2026

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, grandson of King George Tupou II of Tonga, dies in Fiji

28/03/2026

Online scams affecting Tongans take a new turn, this time involving rugby

28/03/2026

Backlog and long waits prompt warning for overseas Tongans over land‑related travel

28/03/2026

National

Canadian expert briefs Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa as Tonga advances e-passport development

Kaniva Staff - 26/03/2026 0

Tonga has now moved a step closer to rolling out its new e-passport, with the Kingdom's long‑standing partnership with a global security‑document provider —...

Comanchero sergeant‑at‑arms Christian Taumoefolau jailed for life in Australia over brutal killing

26/03/2026

Tongan court finds Faletau guilty in plot to export methamphetamine to New Zealand

26/03/2026

More power line burnouts spark renewed outrage from electricity consumers in Tonga

26/03/2026

Urgent backlog bombshell: Potungāue Fonua crackdown reveals thousands of stalled cases

25/03/2026

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Tuvalu Minister honours Tongan USP director after his passing

Kalino Latu - 27/03/2026 0

Tuvalu’s Minister for Communication, Transport and Tourism, Simon Kope, has paid tribute to the passing of Tongan academic Dr Olikoni Tā’ai, describing his death...

Kautoke recognised for bringing Tongan perspectives to new UN publication

27/03/2026

States of Emergency Declared in Whangārei and Far North as Heavy Rain Isolates Communities

26/03/2026

Tongan becomes first Pacific islander to receive prestigious Australian federation star

26/03/2026

Police arrest Tongatapu man in connection with stolen digicel vehicle and cards

26/03/2026

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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

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Lo‘au controversial university’s bluff unravels: From Police threats to publishing plans

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Tongan family fundraises for daughter’s funeral as Police name East Tāmaki...

Kalino Latu - 03/04/2026 0

Auckland, New Zealand — Police have released the name of the nine‑year‑old girl who died following a serious crash on East Tāmaki Road in...

Doctoral research exposes abuse and vulnerability of women tou’a in kava...

02/04/2026

NZ deportation law tightens: What it means for Tongans with residency

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Tonga launches landmark probe into decades of alleged corruption at Ministry...

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Why sewage testing could change Tonga’s drug fight

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Tongan family fundraises for daughter’s funeral as Police name East Tāmaki...

Kalino Latu - 03/04/2026 0

Auckland, New Zealand — Police have released the name of the nine‑year‑old girl who died following a serious crash on East Tāmaki Road in...

Doctoral research exposes abuse and vulnerability of women tou’a in kava...

02/04/2026

NZ deportation law tightens: What it means for Tongans with residency

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Tonga launches landmark probe into decades of alleged corruption at Ministry...

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Why sewage testing could change Tonga’s drug fight

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April Fools’ Day fools Tongan translation

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U.S. programme bolsters Tonga’s digital defences following Health cyberattack

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Star Kotoni Staggs Powers Broncos Past Dolphins

30/03/2026

New Zealand to replace NCEA: What Tongan families in Aotearoa need...

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Proud Tongan Jason Taumalolo’s origin dream halted by NRL eligibility rules

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Fiji warned of alarming HIV surge, with cases projected to reach...

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Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, grandson of King George Tupou II of Tonga, dies in Fiji

Suva, Fiji - Fiji statesman and former president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has died at the age of 84 in Fiji. Fiji Live, which first reported Ratu...

Nakita Tu‘itavake confirmed as president of Tonga Boxing Association

IBA Oceania has congratulated Mr. Nakita Tu‘itavake on his confirmation as President of the Tonga Boxing Association (TBA), following its Annual General Meeting held on...

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Doctoral research exposes abuse and vulnerability of women tou’a in kava practice

Auckland — A new doctoral research has brought renewed...

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NZ deportation law tightens: What it means for Tongans with residency

A proposed law change in New Zealand could significantly...

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Tonga launches landmark probe into decades of alleged corruption at Ministry of Lands

Nukuʻalofa — The Government has launched a sweeping investigation...

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Why sewage testing could change Tonga’s drug fight

Explainer - When Police Commissioner Geoff Turner recently raised...

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Doctoral research exposes abuse and vulnerability of women tou’a in kava practice

Auckland — A new doctoral research has brought renewed...

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NZ deportation law tightens: What it means for Tongans with residency

A proposed law change in New Zealand could significantly...

Around New Zealand & the World

April Fools’ Day fools Tongan translation

April Fools’ Day may be all about harmless pranks...

Around New Zealand & the World

U.S. programme bolsters Tonga’s digital defences following Health cyberattack

Tonga is shoring up its digital defences after a...