Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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National
- Vava’u whale photo ‘Māhina’ crowned World Nature Photo of the Year
  
  24/02/2026
  
  Commerce Commission seeks victims of alleged Tongan loan shark for possible compensation
  
  23/02/2026
  
  Huge fire erupts in central Nuku‘alofa, livestream videos show firefighters battling massive blaze
  
  23/02/2026
  
  Name suppression lifted for Auckland jailed meth‑ importing nurse Ma’ata Vi
  
  23/02/2026
  
  Tonga’s iconic three‑branched coconut tree dying after earlier attempts to cut and poison its roots
  
  22/02/2026
New Zealand
- Police seek public assistance to locate wanted man Tevita Lasa
  
  24/02/2026
  
  Friendliness defined: MV ‘Otuanga’ofa hailed after reversing to pick up late passenger
  
  24/02/2026
  
  Tonga should heed Fiji’s warning on drug cartels buying off authorities
  
  22/02/2026
  
  Former ‘Īkale Tahi half‑back Manu Vunipola has died
  
  22/02/2026
  
  No overseas rugby contract without Fiji approval — A protective step Tonga has urgently needed
  
  22/02/2026
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
- 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
  
  Handing Foreign Affairs to the King—based on a flawed constitution and a broken promise—confers no legitimate power
  
  29/08/2025
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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Police seek public assistance to locate wanted man Tevita Lasa

Friendliness defined: MV ‘Otuanga’ofa hailed after reversing to pick up late passenger

Tonga should heed Fiji’s warning on drug cartels buying off authorities

Kalino Latu - 22/02/2026

Former ‘Īkale Tahi half‑back Manu Vunipola has died

No overseas rugby contract without Fiji approval — A protective step Tonga has urgently needed

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Tonga committed to Northern rugby tour

Sisi Latu - 06/10/2021

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Covid-19 update: 39 new cases in the community, including nine in Waikato

Sisi Latu - 06/10/2021

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Rugby league star Manu Vatuvei pleads guilty in meth importation case

Sisi Latu - 06/10/2021

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NZ govt urged to ban seabed mining for Pacific’s sake

Sisi Latu - 05/10/2021

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Timaru tragedy: Trial date set for mother accused of murdering daughters

Sisi Latu - 05/10/2021

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The 3 steps to easing Auckland restrictions: what you need to know

Sisi Latu - 04/10/2021

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Policing only part of the solution to fighting drugs says taskforce boss ahead of...

Kaniva Staff - 04/10/2021

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Aucklanders can mix with another household, do more outdoor recreation

Kaniva Staff - 04/10/2021

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Court of appeal dismisses ‘Atenisi Institute’s claims for costs, but says ban on recruiting...

Kaniva Staff - 04/10/2021

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Global Covid-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world

Kaniva Staff - 03/10/2021

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