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

Kalino Latu - 10/03/2026

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

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026

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

Kaniva Staff - 09/03/2026

No tsunami threat to Niuatoputapu after magnitude 6.0 earthquake

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

Tongan LDS missionary reportedly injured in suspected machete attack in Papua New Guinea

Kalino Latu - 08/03/2026

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

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

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

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Anthem protest turns to asylum bid as Iranian players escape in Australia

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026 0

Five Iranian women’s national football players have made a daring escape from their government minders in Australia, successfully seeking asylum after days of mounting...

Research sheds new light on pusiaki, Tongan adoption

10/03/2026

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

10/03/2026

Tonga eyes revival as AU$150m rugby investment opens new pathway

10/03/2026

Father of six jailed for cannabis cultivation as court highlights impact on family

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

National

Vava’u woman arrested after 5‑year‑old killed in crash

Kaniva Staff - 05/03/2026 0

Vava'u, Tonga - Tonga Police have confirmed the country’s second road fatality for 2026 following the death of a five‑year‑old boy from ‘Utungake on...

Tonga issues third notice urging citizens to leave Middle East as Iran’s missile activity declines

05/03/2026

Second man charged 18 months after courier driver Tuipulotu Vi’s killing

05/03/2026

Blaze breaks out at Tokomololo Primary School in Tongatapu

04/03/2026

Fugitive Pita Hopoate may be returned to Tonga through Interpol after fleeing court order

04/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Young Tongan wing Faeamani shines as Titans’ rebuild takes flight

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026 0

A stunning debut try has put young Tongan flyer Sialetili Faeamani firmly on the NRL radar this week, with the Gold Coast Titans praising...

Search and rescue operation continues in Greymouth after person swept out to sea

08/03/2026

Tonga further delays ban on importing vehicles aged 10 years or older

06/03/2026

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stands firm despite calls to step down after damaging poll

06/03/2026

Tonga declares special public holiday to mark 100 years of Queen Salote College

06/03/2026

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

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The roles of ‘ave e halá, fakahā teu and tā lahi...

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...

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...

08/03/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

The roles of ‘ave e halá, fakahā teu and tā lahi...

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...