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Man jailed 13 years after US-linked meth operation exposed during sugar sack drug bust

Kalino Latu - 13/02/2026

Air NZ cancels Auckland–Tonga flight as cabin crew strike disrupts schedule

Kaniva Staff - 12/02/2026

Taumoepenu sentenced to 18 months for housebreaking and indecent assault

Kaniva Staff - 12/02/2026

Man sentenced to seven years for violent machete attack on partner and her daughter

Kalino Latu - 12/02/2026

Asian food stall in Nuku’alofa closed after alleged food poisoning incident

Kalino Latu - 12/02/2026

81-year-old Lapaha man caught attempting to smuggle 5,297 rounds of ammunition into Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 11/02/2026

Visa denial for critically ill Tongan toddler over ‘costs’ to NZ taxpayers despite parents’ legal status

Kalino Latu - 11/02/2026

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Soldier accused of punching police officer during disorder on Taufa‘ahau Road

Kaniva Staff - 12/02/2026 0

A 26‑year‑old man from Afā is in police custody after allegedly assaulting a police officer and obstructing officers who were trying to carry out...

Slavery victims tell of their years-long ordeal

12/02/2026

Havili to make Moana Pasifika history as he reaches 50‑game milestone in Fiji

12/02/2026

‘It’s time to mentor’: First Tongan-Australian woman rises to Navy captain in historic promotion

12/02/2026

Police arrest Ellerslie woman over alleged 18‑year romance scam costing victim over $500,000

11/02/2026

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81-year-old Lapaha man caught attempting to smuggle 5,297 rounds of ammunition into Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 11/02/2026 0

Nuku’alofa, Tonga – Customs officials have intercepted a major haul of undeclared and prohibited items entering the country. The seized goods included 5,297 rounds...

Visa denial for critically ill Tongan toddler over ‘costs’ to NZ taxpayers despite parents’ legal status

11/02/2026

NZ becomes latest to join Tonga, Australia, UK and US in warning BG Wealth Sharing is a scam

11/02/2026

Priest charged over fatal road accident in Tokomololo

10/02/2026

Vavaʻu operation nets 16,037 rounds of ammo, firearms and fireworks

10/02/2026

National

13-year-old boy dies in electrical accident in Holonga

Kaniva Staff - 10/02/2026 0

A 13-year-old boy has died following an electrical accident at a family property in Holonga on Saturday, 7 February, Tonga Police have confirmed. According to...

Fake kava exposed: dealer caught padding kava packs with flour

09/02/2026

Second drug arrests in Havelu follow earlier methamphetamine bust

07/02/2026

Tu‘anuku village opens new kindergarten backed by diaspora support

07/02/2026

Comanchero gang with Tonga links back in the news after two charged in Auckland

05/02/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Tongan pastor and wife reportedly killed in Texas house fire

Kaniva Staff - 25/01/2026 0

Two people were killed and two others suffered minor injuries in a house fire in Colleyville, Texas, on Saturday morning, according to city officials. Firefighters...

Michael Taione identified as victim in fatal crash in Hawai’i

24/01/2026

Defending freedom of religion: Shincheonji Church condemns state interference

22/01/2026

Honolulu Police warn public as search continues for Tiofilusi Tongamoa

21/01/2026

Pacific drug route in focus as French Polynesia seizure renews attention on Tonga’s regional exposure

21/01/2026

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UK row over China’s ‘Super Embassy’ rekindles questions long absent in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 07/02/2026 0

Commentary - The political storm unfolding in Britain over approval for a vast new Chinese embassy complex in London has cast an unexpected light...

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

Gov’t misleads on King’s new board; the bill reverses 2010 reforms that barred unchecked royal spending power

01/09/2025

Handing Foreign Affairs to the King—based on a flawed constitution and a broken promise—confers no legitimate power

29/08/2025

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Man jailed 13 years after US-linked meth operation exposed during sugar...

Kalino Latu - 13/02/2026 0

The Supreme Court of Tonga has sentenced Rodney ‘Ofa ki Tafuna Tomasi to 13 years in prison for possession of more than 3.5 kilograms...

Air NZ cancels Auckland–Tonga flight as cabin crew strike disrupts schedule

12/02/2026

Taumoepenu sentenced to 18 months for housebreaking and indecent assault

12/02/2026

Man sentenced to seven years for violent machete attack on partner...

12/02/2026

Asian food stall in Nuku’alofa closed after alleged food poisoning incident

12/02/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Man jailed 13 years after US-linked meth operation exposed during sugar...

Kalino Latu - 13/02/2026 0

The Supreme Court of Tonga has sentenced Rodney ‘Ofa ki Tafuna Tomasi to 13 years in prison for possession of more than 3.5 kilograms...

Air NZ cancels Auckland–Tonga flight as cabin crew strike disrupts schedule

12/02/2026

Taumoepenu sentenced to 18 months for housebreaking and indecent assault

12/02/2026

Man sentenced to seven years for violent machete attack on partner...

12/02/2026

Asian food stall in Nuku’alofa closed after alleged food poisoning incident

12/02/2026

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Soldier accused of punching police officer during disorder on Taufa‘ahau Road

12/02/2026

Slavery victims tell of their years-long ordeal

12/02/2026

Havili to make Moana Pasifika history as he reaches 50‑game milestone...

12/02/2026

‘It’s time to mentor’: First Tongan-Australian woman rises to Navy captain...

12/02/2026

Police arrest Ellerslie woman over alleged 18‑year romance scam costing victim...

11/02/2026

Two Auckland students injured in separate morning crashes on their way...

10/02/2026

NZ becomes latest to join Tonga, Australia, UK and US in warning BG Wealth Sharing is a scam

New Zealand has become the latest country to sound the alarm over the BG Wealth Sharing /DSJ EX scam, joining Tonga, the UK, Australia and...

One person left with moderate injuries, after unprovoked attack on Onehunga bus

By RNZ.co.nz A person has suffered moderate injuries in a unprovoked attack on an Auckland bus last Thursday. Police say the victim was travelling alone on a...

National

Air NZ cancels Auckland–Tonga flight as cabin crew strike disrupts schedule

Air New Zealand’s flight NZ0974 / SQ4286 from Auckland...

National

Taumoepenu sentenced to 18 months for housebreaking and indecent assault

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to remove...

National

Man sentenced to seven years for violent machete attack on partner and her daughter

Nuku’alofa — The Supreme Court of Tonga has sentenced...

National

Asian food stall in Nuku’alofa closed after alleged food poisoning incident

An Asian outdoor food vendor operating in front of...

Around New Zealand & the World

Soldier accused of punching police officer during disorder on Taufa‘ahau Road

A 26‑year‑old man from Afā is in police custody...

Around New Zealand & the World

Slavery victims tell of their years-long ordeal

By Gill Bonnett of RNZ and is republished with...

National

Air NZ cancels Auckland–Tonga flight as cabin crew strike disrupts schedule

Air New Zealand’s flight NZ0974 / SQ4286 from Auckland...

National

Taumoepenu sentenced to 18 months for housebreaking and indecent assault

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to remove...