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Students paid, passed—but PSC rejected their TNU qualifications, Parliament told

Kalino Latu - 27/08/2026

PM’s Office breaks silence, denies planned hū louifi to King

Kalino Latu - 27/08/2026

PM yet to respond to claims of taxpayer-funded hū louifi seeking King’s forgiveness

Kalino Latu - 26/08/2026

Tonga-born Saula Maʻu fights back tears after fulfilling All Blacks dream in dramatic win

Kalino Latu - 26/08/2026

Nukunuku man discharged from hospital after high-speed Fatai crash

Kalino Latu - 25/08/2026

Court warns machete attacks are growing threat as man jailed over brutal Patangata assault

Kalino Latu - 25/08/2026

Boat that sank with Anglican delegates in Tonga was unlicensed, Tourism Ministry says

Kalino Latu - 24/08/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Two dead, schools locked down in ‘unfolding serious’ south Auckland incident

Kaniva Staff - 27/08/2026 0

By 1News ReportersTwo people are dead in an "unfolding serious incident" in South Auckland this afternoon, with several nearby schools placed into lockdown.Emergency services...

‘One of the largest’: Vietnamese cannabis syndicate shut down

25/08/2026

Nearly 70 arrested for drink-driving after Tonga Police test more than 2,800 motorists

25/08/2026

National goes it alone on social media ban for under-16s

25/08/2026

Australia announces AUD$20 million investment in gender and disability inclusion in Tonga

25/08/2026

National

Court warns machete attacks are growing threat as man jailed over brutal Patangata assault

Kalino Latu - 25/08/2026 0

A 32-year-old man has been ordered to serve two years in prison after repeatedly assaulting another man, striking him with a machete and later...

Boat that sank with Anglican delegates in Tonga was unlicensed, Tourism Ministry says

24/08/2026

Lord Afeaki back on bench after lawyers alleged ‘cronyism’ and conflict

24/08/2026

US-China diplomatic row erupts over alleged trafficking of Tongan women through arranged marriages

23/08/2026

Suspected Vavaʻu packages remain unexplained despite NZ-backed anti-drug measures

23/08/2026

National

Fundraiser nears US$30,000 after cousin and twin killed and surviving brother critically injured

Kalino Latu - 22/08/2026 0

A fundraiser has raised more than US$27,000 for a Tongan family struck by two shootings: one cousin was killed, an 18-year-old twin was fatally...

Double murderer Siuaki Lisiate’s violent life behind bars returns to spotlight at prison inquest

22/08/2026

Chief Justice’s warning renews concerns over poor Constitution underpinning Tonga’s judicial system

22/08/2026

Man to face court over alleged murder of OneFour-affiliated ‘Alai ‘Ahio

21/08/2026

Two candidates withdraw from Tongatapu 2 by-election, one backs Dr Koloamatangi

21/08/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Govt pushes ahead with social media ban for under-16s

Kaniva Staff - 24/08/2026 0

Giles Dexter of RNZThe government is pressing ahead with its ban on social media for under-16 year olds, with the legislation set to be...

Whale-watching boat carrying NZ Anglican Church delegates capsizes in Tonga

24/08/2026

Serious crash in Tonga: Bystanders carry motionless person from badly damaged car

24/08/2026

Tongan star Tolutau Koula’s season, World Cup hopes in doubt after hip-drop injury

24/08/2026

Alleged Comanchero associate denied bail over shooting of Tongan siblings Lolo and Carlysha Fakaʻosilea

23/08/2026

Pentagon revises religious codes, reclassifies LDS after backlash

Kaniva Staff - 09/06/2026 0

The United States Department of Defence has revised its religious affiliation policy following backlash from lawmakers and faith leaders, issuing an updated framework that...

From Martyrs’ blood to ‘Tree of Life’: Tonga marks 200 years of christianity

04/06/2026

MP Piukala faces interference with justice charge revealed, could be jailed up to five years if convicted

25/05/2026

Tonga National University to explore when lotu helps — and when it harms

24/05/2026

BG Wealth investors warned against paying more as authorities flag new ‘HQIEX’ platform

22/05/2026

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Students paid, passed—but PSC rejected their TNU qualifications, Parliament told

Kalino Latu - 27/08/2026 0

Tonga National University (TNU) is facing serious questions after Parliament was told that students had paid for and completed courses only to discover that...

PM’s Office breaks silence, denies planned hū louifi to King

27/08/2026

PM yet to respond to claims of taxpayer-funded hū louifi seeking...

26/08/2026

Tonga-born Saula Maʻu fights back tears after fulfilling All Blacks dream...

26/08/2026

Nukunuku man discharged from hospital after high-speed Fatai crash

25/08/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Students paid, passed—but PSC rejected their TNU qualifications, Parliament told

Kalino Latu - 27/08/2026 0

Tonga National University (TNU) is facing serious questions after Parliament was told that students had paid for and completed courses only to discover that...