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The Tongan community erupted with pride across social media this week as Auckland‑born George Hōlani became the first Tongan to feature prominently in a...

Man jailed 13 years after US-linked meth operation exposed during sugar sack drug bust

13/02/2026

Air NZ cancels Auckland–Tonga flight as cabin crew strike disrupts schedule

12/02/2026

Taumoepenu sentenced to 18 months for housebreaking and indecent assault

12/02/2026

Man sentenced to seven years for violent machete attack on partner and her daughter

12/02/2026

National

Asian food stall in Nuku’alofa closed after alleged food poisoning incident

Kalino Latu - 12/02/2026 0

An Asian outdoor food vendor operating in front of the Tonga Post Office in central Nuku’alofa has been ordered to close following allegations of...

81-year-old Lapaha man caught attempting to smuggle 5,297 rounds of ammunition into Tonga

11/02/2026

Visa denial for critically ill Tongan toddler over ‘costs’ to NZ taxpayers despite parents’ legal status

11/02/2026

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

11/02/2026

Priest charged over fatal road accident in Tokomololo

10/02/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Man charged over death in Haʻateiho

Kaniva Staff - 16/02/2026 0

An 18‑year‑old man has been charged in connection with the death of another young man in Haʻateiho. Semisi Latu of Haʻateiho, has been charged in...

Police make progress in investigation into Onehunga shooting

16/02/2026

Tonga’s Siosi‘ana Taumoepeau secures third runner‑up title in Miss Pacific Islands contest

15/02/2026

Man found dead after vehicle submerged in Waikato floodwaters

15/02/2026

Woman jailed after dead people’s names used in Covid subsidy fraud

13/02/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 07/02/2026 0

Commentary - The political storm unfolding in Britain over approval for a vast new Chinese embassy complex in London has cast an unexpected light...

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

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Gov’t misleads on King’s new board; the bill reverses 2010 reforms that barred unchecked royal spending power

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Handing Foreign Affairs to the King—based on a flawed constitution and a broken promise—confers no legitimate power

29/08/2025

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Former Minister Vātau Hui reportedly sent to Hu‘atolitoli prison

Kalino Latu - 18/02/2026 0

Former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament Vātau Hui has reportedly been sent to Hu‘atolitoli prison, according to a broadcast this afternoon by Letiō...

Tongan man in Australia accused of fatal stabbing during ‘random’ street...

18/02/2026

Tilila Siola’a, charged in US ponzi case, now promoting BG Wealth...

16/02/2026

Viral Tongan mother–daughter Miss Heilala moment as Miss Pacific finale nears

14/02/2026

Kaniva News issues apology after breaching court order in Taumoepenu case

13/02/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Former Minister Vātau Hui reportedly sent to Hu‘atolitoli prison

Kalino Latu - 18/02/2026 0

Former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament Vātau Hui has reportedly been sent to Hu‘atolitoli prison, according to a broadcast this afternoon by Letiō...