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81-year-old Lapaha man caught attempting to smuggle 5,297 rounds of ammunition into Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 11/02/2026

Visa denial for critically ill Tongan toddler over ‘costs’ to NZ taxpayers despite parents’ legal status

Kalino Latu - 11/02/2026

NZ becomes latest to join Tonga, Australia, UK and US in warning BG Wealth Sharing is a scam

Kalino Latu - 11/02/2026

Priest charged over fatal road accident in Tokomololo

Kaniva Staff - 10/02/2026

Vavaʻu operation nets 16,037 rounds of ammo, firearms and fireworks

Kaniva Staff - 10/02/2026

13-year-old boy dies in electrical accident in Holonga

Kaniva Staff - 10/02/2026

Fake kava exposed: dealer caught padding kava packs with flour

Kalino Latu - 09/02/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Two Auckland students injured in separate morning crashes on their way to school

Kaniva Staff - 10/02/2026 0

Two Auckland students were taken to Starship Hospital with moderate injuries after being struck by cars in separate incidents on Monday during the first...

Tongan pastor and wife reportedly killed in Texas house fire

25/01/2026

Michael Taione identified as victim in fatal crash in Hawai’i

24/01/2026

Defending freedom of religion: Shincheonji Church condemns state interference

22/01/2026

Honolulu Police warn public as search continues for Tiofilusi Tongamoa

21/01/2026

National

13-year-old boy dies in electrical accident in Holonga

Kaniva Staff - 10/02/2026 0

A 13-year-old boy has died following an electrical accident at a family property in Holonga on Saturday, 7 February, Tonga Police have confirmed. According to...

Fake kava exposed: dealer caught padding kava packs with flour

09/02/2026

Second drug arrests in Havelu follow earlier methamphetamine bust

07/02/2026

UK row over China’s ‘Super Embassy’ rekindles questions long absent in Tonga

07/02/2026

Tu‘anuku village opens new kindergarten backed by diaspora support

07/02/2026

National

Comanchero gang with Tonga links back in the news after two charged in Auckland

Kalino Latu - 05/02/2026 0

Two men linked to the Comanchero Motorcycle Club, a gang that has attracted attention in Tonga, are facing serious drug and firearms charges following...

LDS arson case followed by Tongans in US ends with 30-year prison term

04/02/2026

Tonga, New Zealand issue travel health advice amid Nipah virus concern

04/02/2026

Tonga’s democracy shows signs of reset through improved press conferences

30/01/2026

Court orders arrest warrant for Pita Foliaki Hopoate; appearance set for February 13

29/01/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Vehicle of interest seized in Onehunga firearms investigation

Kaniva Staff - 20/01/2026 0

Auckland — Auckland City Police say they are continuing to make progress in their investigation into a firearms incident in Onehunga on Friday morning. Detective...

Lolo Soakai road death case taken to US Supreme Court

17/01/2026

One person left with moderate injuries, after unprovoked attack on Onehunga bus

17/01/2026

Boycott calls threaten Tonga’s emerging ‘People’s Choice Award’ legacy ahead of Miss Pacific 2026

17/01/2026

NZ closes embassy in Iran, evacuates staff as threat escalates

16/01/2026

Lo‘au controversial university’s bluff unravels: From Police threats to publishing plans

Kalino Latu - 15/01/2026 0

Editorial - When Dr Siosiua Lafitani, dean of Lo‘au and founder of his controversially established university, announced more than three months ago that he...

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

Handing Foreign Affairs to the King—based on a flawed constitution and a broken promise—confers no legitimate power

29/08/2025

Concerns about the incorporation of customs into Tonga’s constitution

21/08/2025

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81-year-old Lapaha man caught attempting to smuggle 5,297 rounds of ammunition...

Kaniva Staff - 11/02/2026 0

Nuku’alofa, Tonga – Customs officials have intercepted a major haul of undeclared and prohibited items entering the country. The seized goods included 5,297 rounds...

Visa denial for critically ill Tongan toddler over ‘costs’ to NZ...

11/02/2026

NZ becomes latest to join Tonga, Australia, UK and US in...

11/02/2026

Priest charged over fatal road accident in Tokomololo

10/02/2026

Vavaʻu operation nets 16,037 rounds of ammo, firearms and fireworks

10/02/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

81-year-old Lapaha man caught attempting to smuggle 5,297 rounds of ammunition...

Kaniva Staff - 11/02/2026 0

Nuku’alofa, Tonga – Customs officials have intercepted a major haul of undeclared and prohibited items entering the country. The seized goods included 5,297 rounds...