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Tongan King calls UAE, condemns Iran attacks as Embassy urges citizens to leave Middle East

Kalino Latu - 07/03/2026

Joint Australia–NZ probe identifies Roman Khubov in Tonga Health ransomware attack

Kaniva Staff - 06/03/2026

US-Israel deploy advanced laser weapons against Iran, Hezbollah— What it could mean for Tonga’s future security

Kalino Latu - 06/03/2026

Vava’u woman arrested after 5‑year‑old killed in crash

Kaniva Staff - 05/03/2026

Tonga issues third notice urging citizens to leave Middle East as Iran’s missile activity declines

Kaniva Staff - 05/03/2026

Second man charged 18 months after courier driver Tuipulotu Vi’s killing

Kaniva Staff - 05/03/2026

Blaze breaks out at Tokomololo Primary School in Tongatapu

Kaniva Staff - 04/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Tonga further delays ban on importing vehicles aged 10 years or older

Kaniva Staff - 06/03/2026 0

Nuku‘alofa — The Tongan Government has once again postponed the enforcement of its planned ban on importing vehicles aged 10 years or older, extending...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stands firm despite calls to step down after damaging poll

06/03/2026

Tonga declares special public holiday to mark 100 years of Queen Salote College

06/03/2026

Twinnies director becomes first Tongan Pasifika woman to win NSW honour

06/03/2026

NZ whale recovery echoes Tonga’s debate over traditional diets and NCD crisis

06/03/2026

National

Second man charged 18 months after courier driver Tuipulotu Vi’s killing

Kaniva Staff - 05/03/2026 0

Police have charged a second man in connection with the fatal shooting of Auckland courier driver Saia Kokohu Vi, also known as Tuipulotu Kokohu...

Blaze breaks out at Tokomololo Primary School in Tongatapu

04/03/2026

Fugitive Pita Hopoate may be returned to Tonga through Interpol after fleeing court order

04/03/2026

Dave Rennie appointed new All Blacks coach, signs deal through to 2027 world cup

04/03/2026

Crown Prince launches e‑passport project to modernise national identity systems

04/03/2026

National

Victim’s mercy leads to reduced two‑year sentence for Nukunuku man over $16,490 theft

Kaniva Staff - 04/03/2026 0

Nuku‘alofa — Despite the theft involving goods valued at more than $16,000, the court took the victim’s forgiveness into account and sentenced the offender...

Banter at Vavaʻu kava club turns violent, teen convicted of assaulting elderly man

03/03/2026

‘Eua residents urged not to drink public water after high lead levels detected

03/03/2026

Maui assault sparks outcry from Tongan community in Hawai‘i

03/03/2026

Man convicted over forged Tonga Australia Support Platform documents for MFF workshop

02/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Two men charged following Ōtāhuhu assault

Kaniva Staff - 05/03/2026 0

Police have charged two men in connection with an assault that took place in Ōtāhuhu on 27 February. The incident, which occurred on Great South...

Who is ‘Tongan Sam’? The Tongan underworld figure back in Australian headlines

05/03/2026

Tonga Police arrest three in separate drug and firearm operations

03/03/2026

Enforcer Jason Taumalolo determined to do ‘All Out’ as Cowboys open 2026 season in Las Vegas

03/03/2026

Tsunami‑devastated Mango resettlement completed after years of contract disputes

03/03/2026

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

Tongan King calls UAE, condemns Iran attacks as Embassy urges citizens...

Kalino Latu - 07/03/2026 0

The King of Tonga has condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other regional states, calling them a grave violation...

Joint Australia–NZ probe identifies Roman Khubov in Tonga Health ransomware attack

06/03/2026

US-Israel deploy advanced laser weapons against Iran, Hezbollah— What it could...

06/03/2026

Vava’u woman arrested after 5‑year‑old killed in crash

05/03/2026

Tonga issues third notice urging citizens to leave Middle East as...

05/03/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Tongan King calls UAE, condemns Iran attacks as Embassy urges citizens...

Kalino Latu - 07/03/2026 0

The King of Tonga has condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other regional states, calling them a grave violation...