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Air New Zealand cancels ANZAC Day Tonga flight as cause remains unclear

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

Tongan rugby player accused of rape in New Zealand loses name suppression

Kaniva Staff - 24/04/2026

Niua 17 MP retains parliamentary seat pending court of appeal ruling

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

King’s dissatisfaction over Matatoa land lease delays opening of World Bank–funded headquaters

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

Public invited to dispute land returns under legal rulings, but 10‑year limit yet unexplained

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

Heavy machinery moves in as Fangaʻuta Lagoon bridge construction gets underway

Kalino Latu - 23/04/2026

Vī Hausia thanks community after being elected chair of Ōtara‑Papatoetoe local board

Kalino Latu - 23/04/2026

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All Blacks midfielder Fainga’anuku to start in loose fowards for Crusaders

Kaniva Staff - 23/04/2026 0

By rnz and us republished with permission All Blacks back Leicester Fainga'anuku has been given a shock start at flanker for the Crusaders. Typically a centre...

Person stabbed multiple times while waiting for bus in Auckland

23/04/2026

What to do, and not do, at an Anzac Day Dawn Service

23/04/2026

Family of woman and children killed in Hastings homicide say they are ‘devastated’

22/04/2026

Inland Revenue contacts crypto investors over unpaid tax

21/04/2026

National

Heavy machinery moves in as Fangaʻuta Lagoon bridge construction gets underway

Kalino Latu - 23/04/2026 0

Heavy machinery, marine equipment and construction crews have been mobilised at the Fangaʻuta Lagoon site, marking the start of on‑site works for Tonga’s long‑awaited...

Vī Hausia thanks community after being elected chair of Ōtara‑Papatoetoe local board

23/04/2026

Tonga declares dengue fever outbreak with 28 confirmed cases

22/04/2026

Power outages disrupt civil registry services amid public anger over blackouts

22/04/2026

Endless blackouts push public to breaking point, PM Fakafanua urged to act

22/04/2026

National

Concerns over work procedures behind resignation of three ACC investigators in Tonga: Reports

Kalino Latu - 21/04/2026 0

Tonga’s Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) is facing one of its first major tests less than two years after its establishment, following the reported resignation of...

U.S. arrests suspect named Shamim Mafi; no links to Tonga confirmed

21/04/2026

Complaint‑driven Washington probe cites BG Wealth’s ‘false SEC and Colorado licences’ as Tongans press ahead

21/04/2026

Tonga Power issues apology as long‑standing power outages continue to disrupt supply

20/04/2026

Doctor warns of rising falls from vehicles due to unsafe stackable chair use in pick‑ups

20/04/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Call centre launched as Ministry of Lands moves to improve public communication

Kaniva Staff - 21/04/2026 0

The Ministry of Lands will officially open its call centre this morning, Tuesday 21 April, at 9am, marking a significant step in its efforts...

Horse meat pies back on the menu at Auckland bakery

20/04/2026

Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform

20/04/2026

Is Anzac Day Saturday or Monday? And what about shops, surcharges and pay?

20/04/2026

Poll result: National falls in favour, coalition count lower than left bloc

19/04/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 29/03/2026 0

The lawyer whose actions contributed to turmoil at the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant is now facing professional sanctions in what appears to be...