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Man to face court over alleged murder of OneFour-affiliated ‘Alai ‘Ahio

Kalino Latu - 21/08/2026

Two candidates withdraw from Tongatapu 2 by-election, one backs Dr Koloamatangi

Kalino Latu - 21/08/2026

Livestream of teacher apparently pointing handgun at student in Tonga divides online viewers

Kalino Latu - 21/08/2026

Tongan Language Week: Queen Sālote added chorus to song her father composed for her mother

Kalino Latu - 21/08/2026

Veteran Tongan democracy advocate and church minister Rev Simote Vea dies

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026

Scenes of devastation as Tongan families grieve relatives killed, injured in Utah funeral shooting

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026

Two Tongan men named over alleged roles in drug and money-laundering ring exposed by FBI sting

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Police appeal for help to locate wanted man Sione Maile Tonga

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026 0

WAIKATO, New Zealand — Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 28-year-old Sione Maile Tonga, who is wanted on an arrest warrant.Police believe...

Friends of Tonga named finalist for global environmental award

19/08/2026

Detention of a 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea’s Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call for the Release of Chairman Lee Man-hee

16/07/2026

Detained at 95: South Korea’s Prosecution of a Religious Leader Draws International Alarm

07/07/2026

Viral livestream alleges Tongan women forced into marriage in China

24/06/2026

National

Scenes of devastation as Tongan families grieve relatives killed, injured in Utah funeral shooting

Kalino Latu - 19/08/2026 0

KEARNS, Utah — Distressing photographs and videos shared on Facebook have captured scenes of horror and devastation as family members reacted to the deadly...

Two Tongan men named over alleged roles in drug and money-laundering ring exposed by FBI sting

19/08/2026

Father charged with murder over fatal shooting at Tongan funeral in Utah

19/08/2026

Oakland agrees to pay US$17m over Tongan man’s death following police ‘ghost chase’

19/08/2026

Tonga-born prop Saula Ma’u called into All Blacks squad after injury setback

19/08/2026

National

Another fatal shooting outside Utah LDS church follows January deaths of two Tongans

Kalino Latu - 18/08/2026 0

KEARNS, Utah — One person was killed and two others critically injured after gunfire erupted outside a funeral attended by members of Utah’s Tongan...

Tongan police lieutenant arrested in Maui over alleged corruption and protection of drug traffickers

12/08/2026

Millions in Fangaʻuta bridge penalties mount as PM reveals more land issues delaying construction

12/08/2026

Princess Angelika, PM Fakafanua honour Taumalolo’s 300-game milestone in Townsville

28/06/2026

Online fundraising drive for Tongan women in China raises questions as authorities investigate

27/06/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Left bloc leads in latest poll despite Labour slump

Kaniva Staff - 24/06/2026 0

RNZLabour is down five points to 32 percent in the latest 1News Verian poll, but could form a government with the Greens and Te...

Police seize nearly 500 cannabis plants in Auckland crackdown on organised crime

19/06/2026

Customs uncover 100kg cocaine worth $35m hidden in Tauranga container

11/06/2026

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, residents told to stay off beaches as swells up to 10.5m forecast in Wellington

08/06/2026

US Defense Department classifies LDS Church separately from Christian denominations

07/06/2026

Pentagon revises religious codes, reclassifies LDS after backlash

Kaniva Staff - 09/06/2026 0

The United States Department of Defence has revised its religious affiliation policy following backlash from lawmakers and faith leaders, issuing an updated framework that...