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Category 3 Cyclone Vaianu triggers warnings across Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 08/04/2026

Deputy PM Lātū and Lavulavu clash again as electoral bribery allegations reach court

Kalino Latu - 08/04/2026

Six years on, $100,000 reward offered in USA as alleged murder of Akosita Kaufusi remains unsolved

Kalino Latu - 07/04/2026

Convicted Finance Minister still active as PM’s Office welcomes TOP$42,500 payout

Kalino Latu - 07/04/2026

US‑based Tongan investor Victorine allegedly arrested as online posts spark mixed reaction

Kalino Latu - 03/04/2026

Tongan family fundraises for daughter’s funeral as Police name East Tāmaki crash victim

Kalino Latu - 03/04/2026

Doctoral research exposes abuse and vulnerability of women tou’a in kava practice

Kalino Latu - 02/04/2026

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What is E coli bacteria contamination, and what does it mean for your health?

Kaniva Staff - 08/04/2026 0

By Nik Dirga, Digital Explainer Editor, rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission Explainer - What does it mean when a boil water notice is issued due to...

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Tongan family fundraises for daughter’s funeral as Police name East Tāmaki crash victim

Kalino Latu - 03/04/2026 0

Auckland, New Zealand — Police have released the name of the nine‑year‑old girl who died following a serious crash on East Tāmaki Road in...

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National

Two injured in Vavaʻu roadworks explosion recovering at Vaiola hospital

Kalino Latu - 30/03/2026 0

Two men are recovering at Vaiola Hospital in Tongatapu after sustaining burn injuries when an apparent gas tanker used in road sealing works exploded...

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Fiji warned of alarming HIV surge, with cases projected to reach 9,000

Kaniva Staff - 28/03/2026 0

Suva, Fiji — Serious concern has been raised about Fiji’s growing HIV crisis, with government officials warning that the country could soon have close...

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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...

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Category 3 Cyclone Vaianu triggers warnings across Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 08/04/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa, Tonga — A tropical cyclone warning is now in force for Tongatapu, ʻEua, Tele‑ki‑Tonga and Tele‑ki‑Tokelau as Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, a Category...

Deputy PM Lātū and Lavulavu clash again as electoral bribery allegations...

08/04/2026

Six years on, $100,000 reward offered in USA as alleged murder...

07/04/2026

Convicted Finance Minister still active as PM’s Office welcomes TOP$42,500 payout

07/04/2026

US‑based Tongan investor Victorine allegedly arrested as online posts spark mixed...

03/04/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Category 3 Cyclone Vaianu triggers warnings across Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 08/04/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa, Tonga — A tropical cyclone warning is now in force for Tongatapu, ʻEua, Tele‑ki‑Tonga and Tele‑ki‑Tokelau as Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, a Category...