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After years of abuse, Tongan mother and daughters granted refuge in New Zealand

Kaniva Staff - 15/03/2026

Woman killed, several injured in Tongatapu crash as QSC celebrations wind down

Kaniva Staff - 14/03/2026

Alleged US ‘hitman’ in Auckland killing of Tongan father arrested in California

Kaniva Staff - 13/03/2026

Manase Folau Uaisele jailed for sexual offending against young girls in Hawke’s Bay

Kaniva Staff - 13/03/2026

Family of missing fisherman Bruce Māue seeks answers as they hold prayer services

Kalino Latu - 13/03/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 12/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Carry less weight and check tyre pressure: AA’s advice to save fuel

Kaniva Staff - 14/03/2026 0

The Automobile Association is advising people to take steps that could help save fuel as the Middle East conflict bumps up prices. Principal advisor Terry...

New Zealand to expand work rights for international students

14/03/2026

NRL: NZ Warriors powerhouse Leka Halasima stars in big win over Canberra Raiders

14/03/2026

Justis Huni marks grateful comeback in high‑stakes clash with Frazer Clarke

14/03/2026

Australia boosts Tonga’s sporting future with ADF training visit

14/03/2026

National

Tokaikolo Church challenges court action over leadership election dispute

Kalino Latu - 12/03/2026 0

A dispute over the leadership of the Tokaikolo Church has escalated into a legal battle after a senior minister challenged the eligibility of two...

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

12/03/2026

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

12/03/2026

Free Wesleyan Church president condemns alcohol served at QSC centenary ball

11/03/2026

Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in Tonga

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

Around New Zealand & the World

Nailini ‘The Tongan Goddess’ Helu returns to the ring

Kaniva Staff - 13/03/2026 0

Tongan boxing powerhouse Nailini Helu is set to step back into the ring on 26 March for a showdown with Papua New Guinea’s world‑ranked...

Air NZ fuel crisis cancels travel for tens of thousands; stark warning for Tonga

13/03/2026

Calls to let workers stay home to beat fuel prices

13/03/2026

Child struck by vehicle on way to school, remains in recovery at Vaiola Hospital

11/03/2026

Man arrested over Loumaile Lodge blaze after ‘canister’ found at scene

11/03/2026

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...

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

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

01/09/2025

LATEST REVIEWS

After years of abuse, Tongan mother and daughters granted refuge in...

Kaniva Staff - 15/03/2026 0

Auckland, NZ— A Tongan woman and her four daughters have been granted refugee status in New Zealand after the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT)...

Woman killed, several injured in Tongatapu crash as QSC celebrations wind...

14/03/2026

Alleged US ‘hitman’ in Auckland killing of Tongan father arrested in...

13/03/2026

Manase Folau Uaisele jailed for sexual offending against young girls in...

13/03/2026

Family of missing fisherman Bruce Māue seeks answers as they hold...

13/03/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

After years of abuse, Tongan mother and daughters granted refuge in...

Kaniva Staff - 15/03/2026 0

Auckland, NZ— A Tongan woman and her four daughters have been granted refugee status in New Zealand after the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT)...