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NZ Commission probes scheme linked to BG Wealth Sharing amid warnings from Tongan authorities

Kaniva Staff - 18/03/2026

Mother overjoyed as daughter Honora Lynch wins prestigious Otago Pacific Postgraduate scholarship

Kalino Latu - 17/03/2026

Woman vents her frustration in livestream as family home of 28 years is demolished in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 17/03/2026

Tributes flow for young Tongan girl killed in Auckland crash

Kaniva Staff - 17/03/2026

Man dies in electrocution incident in Tongatapu

Kaniva Staff - 16/03/2026

PM Fakafanua moves to calm Tonga’s fuel panic as NZ petrol stations run dry and prices surge past $3

Kalino Latu - 16/03/2026

Arson accused found not guilty by reason of insanity after fire razes Catholic church serving Tongan parishioners

Kaniva Staff - 16/03/2026

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Tongan pride as Anzelo Tuitavuki signs with Dragons RFC

Kaniva Staff - 18/03/2026 0

Dragons RFC have officially confirmed the signing of Tonga international wing Anzelo Tuitavuki, marking another major milestone for the rising Tongan star whose rugby...

NZ temporarily cuts visitor visa fees for Pacific nationals, including Tongans

17/03/2026

Fiji and New Zealand tests clear ‘Eua water supply, Ministry lifts drinking ban

17/03/2026

NZ Police hit comancheros in major operation — firearms, meth and cash seized

16/03/2026

Police warn public not to approach dangerous fugitive as manhunt intensifies in South Auckland

16/03/2026

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PM Fakafanua moves to calm Tonga’s fuel panic as NZ petrol stations run dry and prices surge past $3

Kalino Latu - 16/03/2026 0

Queues formed at petrol stations across Tonga as fuel panic buying grew, but Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua moved to reassure the public that there...

Arson accused found not guilty by reason of insanity after fire razes Catholic church serving Tongan parishioners

16/03/2026

Tribunal rules Immigration NZ misjudged Tongan woman’s partnership visa case

15/03/2026

As matai title rumours swirl, is it Tonga’s turn to offer the NZ PM a hingoa matāpule or nōpele?

15/03/2026

After years of abuse, Tongan mother and daughters granted refuge in New Zealand

15/03/2026

National

Woman killed, several injured in Tongatapu crash as QSC celebrations wind down

Kaniva Staff - 14/03/2026 0

A woman has died and several others have been injured following a serious vehicle crash in Kanokupolu, Tongatapu, as Queen Sālote College’s (QSC) centennial...

Alleged US ‘hitman’ in Auckland killing of Tongan father arrested in California

13/03/2026

Manase Folau Uaisele jailed for sexual offending against young girls in Hawke’s Bay

13/03/2026

Family of missing fisherman Bruce Māue seeks answers as they hold prayer services

13/03/2026

Tokaikolo Church challenges court action over leadership election dispute

12/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Carry less weight and check tyre pressure: AA’s advice to save fuel

Kaniva Staff - 14/03/2026 0

The Automobile Association is advising people to take steps that could help save fuel as the Middle East conflict bumps up prices. Principal advisor Terry...

New Zealand to expand work rights for international students

14/03/2026

NRL: NZ Warriors powerhouse Leka Halasima stars in big win over Canberra Raiders

14/03/2026

Justis Huni marks grateful comeback in high‑stakes clash with Frazer Clarke

14/03/2026

Australia boosts Tonga’s sporting future with ADF training visit

14/03/2026

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

NZ Commission probes scheme linked to BG Wealth Sharing amid warnings...

Kaniva Staff - 18/03/2026 0

A scheme operating under the controversial BG Wealth Sharing brand is now under investigation by the New Zealand Commerce Commission, following concerns that it...

Mother overjoyed as daughter Honora Lynch wins prestigious Otago Pacific Postgraduate...

17/03/2026

Woman vents her frustration in livestream as family home of 28...

17/03/2026

Tributes flow for young Tongan girl killed in Auckland crash

17/03/2026

Man dies in electrocution incident in Tongatapu

16/03/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

NZ Commission probes scheme linked to BG Wealth Sharing amid warnings...

Kaniva Staff - 18/03/2026 0

A scheme operating under the controversial BG Wealth Sharing brand is now under investigation by the New Zealand Commerce Commission, following concerns that it...