Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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National
- NZ Commission probes scheme linked to BG Wealth Sharing amid warnings from Tongan authorities
  
  18/03/2026
  
  Mother overjoyed as daughter Honora Lynch wins prestigious Otago Pacific Postgraduate scholarship
  
  17/03/2026
  
  Woman vents her frustration in livestream as family home of 28 years is demolished in Tonga
  
  17/03/2026
  
  Tributes flow for young Tongan girl killed in Auckland crash
  
  17/03/2026
  
  Man dies in electrocution incident in Tongatapu
  
  16/03/2026
New Zealand
- Tongan pride as Anzelo Tuitavuki signs with Dragons RFC
  
  18/03/2026
  
  NZ temporarily cuts visitor visa fees for Pacific nationals, including Tongans
  
  17/03/2026
  
  Fiji and New Zealand tests clear ‘Eua water supply, Ministry lifts drinking ban
  
  17/03/2026
  
  NZ Police hit comancheros in major operation — firearms, meth and cash seized
  
  16/03/2026
  
  Police warn public not to approach dangerous fugitive as manhunt intensifies in South Auckland
  
  16/03/2026
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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Tongan pride as Anzelo Tuitavuki signs with Dragons RFC

NZ temporarily cuts visitor visa fees for Pacific nationals, including Tongans

Fiji and New Zealand tests clear ‘Eua water supply, Ministry lifts drinking ban

Kaniva Staff - 17/03/2026

NZ Police hit comancheros in major operation — firearms, meth and cash seized

Police warn public not to approach dangerous fugitive as manhunt intensifies in South Auckland

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Child struck by vehicle on way to school, remains in recovery at Vaiola Hospital

Kaniva Staff - 11/03/2026

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Man arrested over Loumaile Lodge blaze after ‘canister’ found at scene

Kaniva Staff - 11/03/2026

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Woman dies, child hurt car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore

Kaniva Staff - 11/03/2026

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Anthem protest turns to asylum bid as Iranian players escape in Australia

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026

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Research sheds new light on pusiaki, Tongan adoption

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026

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Misplaced bag at Op Shop pickup spot leads to drug seizure and $4510 arrest

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026

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Tonga eyes revival as AU$150m rugby investment opens new pathway

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026

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Father of six jailed for cannabis cultivation as court highlights impact on family

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

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Captain Sione Tuʻipulotu shares royal moment as Princess Anne presents Calcutta Cup

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

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Young Tongan wing Faeamani shines as Titans’ rebuild takes flight

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

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