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- Tongan King calls UAE, condemns Iran attacks as Embassy urges citizens to leave Middle East
  
  07/03/2026
  
  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 mean for Tonga’s future security
  
  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 Iran’s missile activity declines
  
  05/03/2026
New Zealand
- Tonga further delays ban on importing vehicles aged 10 years or older
  
  06/03/2026
  
  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
Sport
- PM Hu’akavameiliku announces Mate Ma’a Tonga squad
  
  15/06/2022
  
  Tonga coach Toutai Kefu says family recovering well from attack
  
  15/10/2021
  
  Fury floors Wilder with 11th round KO
  
  10/10/2021
  
  Tonga committed to Northern rugby tour
  
  06/10/2021
  
  Rugby league star Manu Vatuvei pleads guilty in meth importation case
  
  06/10/2021
Editor’s Picks
- Tilila Siola’a Walker’s ponzi scheme trial set for March 2027, U.S. prosecutors confirm
  
  20/02/2026
  
  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
COVID-19
- Clickable links to activities in English and Tongan for PACO project
  
  30/05/2023
  
  Fiji gets ready to deal with covid surge
  
  13/01/2023
  
  Tonga breaks down 11 deaths by Covid related and underlying conditions
  
  30/03/2022
  
  75yo Ōtāhuhu man murder: Lasalosi Vaitohi named as one of three accused as name suppression lifts
  
  29/03/2022
  
  Tonga to go into new nationwide lockdown as Covid cases climb
  
  17/03/2022
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Tonga further delays ban on importing vehicles aged 10 years or older

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

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

Kaniva Staff - 06/03/2026

Twinnies director becomes first Tongan Pasifika woman to win NSW honour

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

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Drug seizures and arrests in Fonongahina

Kaniva Staff - 19/08/2025

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Tonga to face Kiwis at Eden Park in 2025 Pacific Championships showdown

Kaniva Staff - 06/08/2025

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Woman denied bail after toddler found in suitcase on bus

Kaniva Staff - 05/08/2025

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Silent invaders: Tonga faces new drug smuggling tactics as narco-subs emerge in the Pacific

Kalino Latu - 04/08/2025

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Influencer Siaki Lonitenisi echoes public excitement as Vava’u’s new Mormon temple nears completion

Kaniva Staff - 03/08/2025

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Tonga’s meth crisis deepens as New Zealand’s role in Pacific drug trade fuels local...

Kaniva Staff - 02/08/2025

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Passport fraud and sham marriage lands man record jail term

Kaniva Staff - 02/08/2025

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TNU to launch new bachelor of oral health program in 2026

Kaniva Staff - 01/08/2025

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743kg drug bust: 27 arrested in Auckland airport syndicate crackdown

Kaniva Staff - 31/07/2025

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Tonga issues update as 8.7 after earthquake off Russia’s coast

Kaniva Staff - 30/07/2025

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