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NZ becomes latest to join Tonga, Australia, UK and US in warning BG Wealth Sharing is a scam

Kalino Latu - 11/02/2026

Priest charged over fatal road accident in Tokomololo

Kaniva Staff - 10/02/2026

Vavaʻu operation nets 16,037 rounds of ammo, firearms and fireworks

Kaniva Staff - 10/02/2026

13-year-old boy dies in electrical accident in Holonga

Kaniva Staff - 10/02/2026

Fake kava exposed: dealer caught padding kava packs with flour

Kalino Latu - 09/02/2026

Second drug arrests in Havelu follow earlier methamphetamine bust

Kalino Latu - 07/02/2026

UK row over China’s ‘Super Embassy’ rekindles questions long absent in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 07/02/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Two Auckland students injured in separate morning crashes on their way to school

Kaniva Staff - 10/02/2026 0

Two Auckland students were taken to Starship Hospital with moderate injuries after being struck by cars in separate incidents on Monday during the first...

Tongan pastor and wife reportedly killed in Texas house fire

25/01/2026

Michael Taione identified as victim in fatal crash in Hawai’i

24/01/2026

Defending freedom of religion: Shincheonji Church condemns state interference

22/01/2026

Honolulu Police warn public as search continues for Tiofilusi Tongamoa

21/01/2026

National

Second drug arrests in Havelu follow earlier methamphetamine bust

Kalino Latu - 07/02/2026 0

Havelu, Tonga — Tonga Police have made further drug-related arrests in Havelu, charging two additional suspects in a separate operation carried out days after...

UK row over China’s ‘Super Embassy’ rekindles questions long absent in Tonga

07/02/2026

Tu‘anuku village opens new kindergarten backed by diaspora support

07/02/2026

Comanchero gang with Tonga links back in the news after two charged in Auckland

05/02/2026

LDS arson case followed by Tongans in US ends with 30-year prison term

04/02/2026

National

Tonga, New Zealand issue travel health advice amid Nipah virus concern

Kaniva Staff - 04/02/2026 0

Health authorities in Tonga and New Zealand are urging travellers to remain vigilant. People who feel unwell are being advised to seek immediate medical...

Tonga’s democracy shows signs of reset through improved press conferences

30/01/2026

Court orders arrest warrant for Pita Foliaki Hopoate; appearance set for February 13

29/01/2026

Australia joins global warning against BG Wealth Sharing amid concerns lessons remain unlearned among Tongans

29/01/2026

Earthquake reported in Vavaʻu; no tsunami threat

28/01/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Vehicle of interest seized in Onehunga firearms investigation

Kaniva Staff - 20/01/2026 0

Auckland — Auckland City Police say they are continuing to make progress in their investigation into a firearms incident in Onehunga on Friday morning. Detective...

Lolo Soakai road death case taken to US Supreme Court

17/01/2026

One person left with moderate injuries, after unprovoked attack on Onehunga bus

17/01/2026

Boycott calls threaten Tonga’s emerging ‘People’s Choice Award’ legacy ahead of Miss Pacific 2026

17/01/2026

NZ closes embassy in Iran, evacuates staff as threat escalates

16/01/2026

Lo‘au controversial university’s bluff unravels: From Police threats to publishing plans

Kalino Latu - 15/01/2026 0

Editorial - When Dr Siosiua Lafitani, dean of Lo‘au and founder of his controversially established university, announced more than three months ago that he...