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Teen killed in Tongatapu crash to be farewelled on Saturday

Kaniva Staff - 20/03/2026

Man injured in Tonga shooting as Police arrest two, search for third suspect

Kaniva Staff - 20/03/2026

Viral video of woman pleading for help prompts conduct investigation inside Tonga Police

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026

Tongan man convicted after threatening Czech Honorary Consul with death during home invasion

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026

Vavaʻu fraudster’s car‑scheme fallout sends retiree back to work; strips mother of $65k birthday surprise

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026

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

Kaniva Staff - 18/03/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 17/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

ASB Polyfest: The world’s largest secondary school Pasifika cultural festival returns to Auckland

Kaniva Staff - 21/03/2026 0

By Susana Suisuiki of rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission The world's largest secondary school cultural festival, Polyfest returns this week to Tamaki Makaurau. The 2026...

Why New Zealand has weeks of fuel supply but still has empty pumps

21/03/2026

Action legend Chuck Norris dies at 86

21/03/2026

Police seek public’s help to locate missing 15‑year‑old Tracey

20/03/2026

Life‑sentenced meth mum receives second sentence for importing drug utensils

20/03/2026

National

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

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...

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

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

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

16/03/2026

National

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

Kaniva Staff - 16/03/2026 0

Auckland, NZ - The arsonist responsible for the fire that obliterated St Mary’s Catholic Church in Avondale has been ordered to remain under compulsory...

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

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

14/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Tongan rising star Loko Pasifiki Tonga recovering after scary training accident

Kaniva Staff - 20/03/2026 0

Sydney — Tongan‑heritage NRL forward Loko Pasifiki Tonga has been released from hospital and cleared of major injury after a frightening training mishap that...

Police launch investigation into shooting incident at ‘Ananā

18/03/2026

Organised crime group linked to alleged hitman from US accused of bribing prison guards, bail address managers

18/03/2026

Tongan pride as Anzelo Tuitavuki signs with Dragons RFC

18/03/2026

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

17/03/2026

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...