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UB40 tour standout Suliasi Pōle’o reportedly involved in fatal crash in Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 09/04/2026

Cyclone Vaianu weakens in Tonga; PM Luxon warns Kiwis to prepare for North Island impact

Kaniva Staff - 09/04/2026

Three dengue fever cases confirmed in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 08/04/2026

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

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‘Eua communities meet contractor behind Nāfanua Harbour upgrade

Kaniva Staff - 08/04/2026 0

Residents of ‘Eua have been invited to attend an important community meeting with the company responsible for upgrading the Nafanua Harbour infrastructure. The meeting is...

Tongan-born Frizell eyes All Blacks return in World Cup bid

08/04/2026

Tonga pushes for action on cybersecurity, warns small states being left behind

08/04/2026

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

08/04/2026

April Fools’ Day fools Tongan translation

02/04/2026

National

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

Kalino Latu - 07/04/2026 0

Nearly six years after the body of a Tongan mother was found near Utah’s Great Salt Lake, her alleged murder remains unresolved, prompting continued...

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 reaction

03/04/2026

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

03/04/2026

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

02/04/2026

National

NZ deportation law tightens: What it means for Tongans with residency

Kaniva Staff - 02/04/2026 0

A proposed law change in New Zealand could significantly increase the risk of deportation for migrants living on resident visas, even for less serious...

Tonga launches landmark probe into decades of alleged corruption at Ministry of Lands

31/03/2026

Why sewage testing could change Tonga’s drug fight

30/03/2026

Two injured in Vavaʻu roadworks explosion recovering at Vaiola hospital

30/03/2026

Samoan lawyer in Miss Pacific Islands pageant Tonga dispute suspended in undisclosed case

29/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Star Kotoni Staggs Powers Broncos Past Dolphins

Kaniva Staff - 30/03/2026 0

Australia — Brisbane Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs, a proud player of Tongan heritage, delivered a decisive performance to seal the fate of cross‑town rivals...

New Zealand to replace NCEA: What Tongan families in Aotearoa need to know

30/03/2026

Proud Tongan Jason Taumalolo’s origin dream halted by NRL eligibility rules

29/03/2026

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

28/03/2026

Tuvalu Minister honours Tongan USP director after his passing

27/03/2026

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

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UB40 tour standout Suliasi Pōle’o reportedly involved in fatal crash in...

Kaniva Staff - 09/04/2026 0

Tongan solo singer Suliasi Pōle‘o, who recently drew widespread attention for his performances during UB40’s February tour of Tonga, is reportedly involved in a...

Cyclone Vaianu weakens in Tonga; PM Luxon warns Kiwis to prepare...

09/04/2026

Three dengue fever cases confirmed in Tonga

08/04/2026

Category 3 Cyclone Vaianu triggers warnings across Tonga

08/04/2026

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

08/04/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

UB40 tour standout Suliasi Pōle’o reportedly involved in fatal crash in...

Kaniva Staff - 09/04/2026 0

Tongan solo singer Suliasi Pōle‘o, who recently drew widespread attention for his performances during UB40’s February tour of Tonga, is reportedly involved in a...