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A historic coconut tree in Tonga, known for its unusually rare formation of three large branches, has been reported as poisoned following new concerns...

No tsunami threat to Tonga after 6.2 earthquake south of Fiji

22/02/2026

QSC Committee denies claims of unpaid contractors amid centenary preparations

21/02/2026

What is wastewater drug testing, the method Tonga’s Police Commissioner wants to use?

21/02/2026

Family dispute leads to demolition of property in Tonga

21/02/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

No overseas rugby contract without Fiji approval — A protective step Tonga has urgently needed

Kaniva Staff - 22/02/2026 0

Fiji’s decision to block players from signing any overseas rugby contract without formal approval from the Fiji Rugby Players Association (FRPA) and Fiji Rugby...

Taufatofua shares heartwarming family moment after flag-bearing return at 2026 Winter Olympics

22/02/2026

Government empowers police to move on homeless and beggars

22/02/2026

UK weighs historic move to remove Andrew from royal line of succession

22/02/2026

Videos of teen NRL sensation Heamasi Makasini go viral in Tonga, drawing comparisons to Jonah Lomu

21/02/2026

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

Two‑year‑old Ta‘e‘iloa granted visitor visa after media backlash over alleged medical...

Kalino Latu - 26/02/2026 0

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has granted a two‑year visitor visa to Jonathan Ta’e'iloa, a Tongan New Zealand‑born toddler whose visa had previously been revoked...

Huge plume of smoke rises over Nuku‘alofa, days after church office...

25/02/2026

PM’s Office staff member arrested in connection with alleged drug offences

25/02/2026

Arrest warrant issued for ‘Ofa Siasau after failure to repay victim...

25/02/2026

Alleged killer of Tongan bus stabbing victim identified as Adrian Soane...

24/02/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Two‑year‑old Ta‘e‘iloa granted visitor visa after media backlash over alleged medical...

Kalino Latu - 26/02/2026 0

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has granted a two‑year visitor visa to Jonathan Ta’e'iloa, a Tongan New Zealand‑born toddler whose visa had previously been revoked...