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‘One at a Time’: Deputy PM jokingly warns Toumo’ua and Hu’akavameiliku against colliding in Parliament during heated corruption debate

Kalino Latu - 08/05/2025

100 Tongan pilgrims arriving in Vatican to support Cardinal Mafi as Conclave begins for new Pope

Tongan viral sensation wows viewers with hot pot feat and rifle coconut shots – Is a Guinness World Record next?

PM Eke meets US Deputy Secretary as America pushes $1,000 deportation incentive for undocumented migrants

ADB probes Tonga Development Bank at Gov’t request following board shakeup

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India-Pakistan conflict escalates: Missile strikes kill 26 in Pakistan-Controlled Kashmir; Islamabad calls It ‘Act of War’

Kaniva Staff - 08/05/2025 0

Tensions between India and Pakistan reached a dangerous new level early Wednesday as India launched missile strikes into Pakistani-controlled territory, killing at least 26...

Gang members throw objects at police, do burnout outside Auckland bar

07/05/2025

Injuries after bus hits tree in South Auckland

07/05/2025

Yellow-bellied sea snake washes up near Great Barrier Island

07/05/2025

Tonga government bans unauthorized access to ‘Ata island, warns of legal action

06/05/2025

National

Tonga intensifies war on drugs with takeover of airport, wharf operations

Kalino Latu - 05/05/2025 0

The Tongan government is escalating its fight against illicit drugs by taking control of baggage and cargo management at airports and wharves. Public Enterprises Minister Piveni...

Car dealer Kisione To’aho jailed for 24 months after fraud conviction, final four months suspended

05/05/2025

A century-old prayer answered: Cardinal Mafi’s Papal vote fulfills grandfather’s unimaginable dream

05/05/2025

Two Tongas, one name: how a Pacific Island, an African tribe share a name but forge unique paths

04/05/2025

MPs emotional plea to scrap word in constitution labelling people as ‘foolish thing’ but Lord Nuku warns of potential social disruption

04/05/2025

National

Viral video of patient neglect surfaces after Tonga’s Health Minister appeals for an end to attacks on hospital staff

Kalino Latu - 03/05/2025 0

Tonga’s Minister of Health, Dr ‘Ana ‘Akau‘ola, has made a heartfelt request to the public, asking them to stop demeaning and disrespecting hospital staff....

Viral video revives interest in taulalo, Tonga’s overlooked male solo dance tradition

02/05/2025

Ha’apai clinic faces relocation as land lease dispute escalates – Minister perplexed by 500% rent hike

02/05/2025

Dengue fever outbreak claims three lives in Tonga, minister warns of escalating crisis

02/05/2025

Tonga’s cyclone season officially ends, but unexpected cyclones still possible

02/05/2025

Around New Zealand & the World

More than 25kg cocaine seizure leads to four arrests across NZ

Kaniva Staff - 06/05/2025 0

By 1News Reporters More than 25kg of cocaine has been seized and four men arrested following an joint investigation into the importation of the drug...

National introduces members’ bill to ban social media for under 16s

06/05/2025

Tonga Police investigate death of elderly man in Masilamea

05/05/2025

Justis Huni seizes ‘Once in a Lifetime’ shot: Faces Fabio Wardley for WBA interim title in England

04/05/2025

Tongan community in Australia celebrates Labor victory as Albanese poised to become Prime Minister

03/05/2025

Lōkale, lisinale, kolōpale: How one leader’s Tonganisation stunt during national summit became a language revival motive

Kalino Latu - 15/04/2025 0

Analysis - Former Secretary to the Cabinet Aholotu Palu’s Tonganising of key English terms during his presentation in last week’s national summit struck a chord...

Promoting Gender Equality in Tonga

10/04/2025

Addressing growing concerns of illicit drug use in Tonga

10/04/2025

Wasted millions: $8.3M Tongiaki catamaran no longer serves Tonga, Review finds

26/03/2025

EDITORIAL: Professor Lafitani continues to attack Kaniva News, but his claims that Tonga’s political reforms in 2010 were not a change for democracy are...

15/02/2025

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‘One at a Time’: Deputy PM jokingly warns Toumo’ua and Hu’akavameiliku...

Kalino Latu - 08/05/2025 0

The former Minister of Infrastructure, Sevenitiini Tomo‘ua, erupted in fury during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, shouting in the House after Deputy Prime Minister Taniela Fusimālohi questioned...