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Poll boosts prospect of Tongan Labour MPs returning to government

Kaniva Staff - 06/10/2026

Tonga breaks ground on first artificial football pitch in TOP$2.5m FIFA-funded project

Kalino Latu - 05/10/2026

Drink-driving arrests surge as Tonga Police charge 50 motorists in latest operation

Kaniva Staff - 05/10/2026

Chinese woman arrested as Tonga Police investigate alleged trafficking of Tongan women to China

Kalino Latu - 05/10/2026

Cardinal Mafi takes to dance floor as Tongan Catholics celebrate 50 years in Australia

Kalino Latu - 04/10/2026

Niuafoʻou locals mark 80 years since devastating 1946 volcanic eruption

Kalino Latu - 03/10/2026

TRU calls special meeting days after PM raises governance concerns

Kalino Latu - 02/10/2026

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US strikes at alleged Chinese criminal influence in Pacific, bans Fiji-based businessman Zhao Fugang and family

Kaniva Staff - 08/10/2026 0

The United States has accused Chinese government, business and criminal actors of facilitating malign foreign influence in Fiji, singling out controversial China-born businessman Zhao...

Tonga unveils powerful World Cup squad as stars answer Kingdom’s call

06/10/2026

Homemade bomb found near Auckland’s new City Rail Link station

06/10/2026

Woman charged with attempted murder after West Auckland stabbing

06/10/2026

Angelina Mahe returns home with UK corporate law Master’s after Chevening journey

05/10/2026

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Niuafoʻou locals mark 80 years since devastating 1946 volcanic eruption

Kalino Latu - 03/10/2026 0

Residents of Niuafoʻou have marked 80 years since the island’s devastating 1946 volcanic eruption by gathering around a bowl of kava and reflecting on...

TRU calls special meeting days after PM raises governance concerns

02/10/2026

Two suspected flu deaths in Tonga not yet confirmed, Health Minister says

02/10/2026

Traffic chaos on rural roads after Police shut major route for King’s NEMO opening

02/10/2026

PM raises concerns over Tonga Rugby Union accountability, says he has yet to hear of AGM

02/10/2026

National

NZ man wanted over organised crime deported from Tonga after police custody escape

Kalino Latu - 02/10/2026 0

A New Zealand man wanted in connection with serious organised and transnational crime has been deported from Tonga, weeks after a high-profile escape from...

Three found dead at South Auckland home as police investigate ‘tragic event’

02/10/2026

Former Cabinet Minister questions full closure of major Tonga road ahead of King’s NEMO ceremony

01/10/2026

Two PMs dispute responsibility as bridge contractor distances itself amid outrage over Kingdom’s $7m penalty

01/10/2026

High hopes, 36 investigations, no charges: Tonga anti-corruption watchdog reveals struggle in first year

01/10/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Former Tongan Cabinet Minister Lisiate ʻAkolo to be laid to rest in Auckland

Kaniva Staff - 02/10/2026 0

Former Tongan Cabinet Minister Lisiate ʻAloveita ʻAkolo, 76, will be laid to rest in Auckland on Monday following funeral services over the weekend.His son...