Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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National
- Convicted Finance Minister still active as PM’s Office welcomes TOP$42,500 payout
  
  07/04/2026
  
  US‑based Tongan investor Victorine allegedly arrested as online posts spark mixed reaction
  
  03/04/2026
  
  Tongan family fundraises for daughter’s funeral as Police name East Tāmaki crash victim
  
  03/04/2026
  
  Doctoral research exposes abuse and vulnerability of women tou’a in kava practice
  
  02/04/2026
  
  NZ deportation law tightens: What it means for Tongans with residency
  
  02/04/2026
New Zealand
- April Fools’ Day fools Tongan translation
  
  02/04/2026
  
  U.S. programme bolsters Tonga’s digital defences following Health cyberattack
  
  02/04/2026
  
  Star Kotoni Staggs Powers Broncos Past Dolphins
  
  30/03/2026
  
  New Zealand to replace NCEA: What Tongan families in Aotearoa need to know
  
  30/03/2026
  
  Proud Tongan Jason Taumalolo’s origin dream halted by NRL eligibility rules
  
  29/03/2026
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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April Fools’ Day fools Tongan translation

U.S. programme bolsters Tonga’s digital defences following Health cyberattack

Star Kotoni Staggs Powers Broncos Past Dolphins

Kaniva Staff - 30/03/2026

New Zealand to replace NCEA: What Tongan families in Aotearoa need to know

Proud Tongan Jason Taumalolo’s origin dream halted by NRL eligibility rules

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Tonga star may never play again after brain injury – Storm coach

Kaniva Staff - 24/03/2026

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West harbour rugby union mourns the passing of club legend Fetaiaki Langi

Kaniva Staff - 24/03/2026

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Court orders Tangitau to remove fence after trespass ruling in Neiafu land dispute

Kaniva Staff - 24/03/2026

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Cocaine consumption surges to all‑time high in New Zealand

Kaniva Staff - 23/03/2026

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RNZ-Reid Research poll: View all results and charts

Kaniva Staff - 23/03/2026

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Zaandam arrival lights up Nuku‘alofa with culture and celebration

Kaniva Staff - 22/03/2026

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First weather advisory issued as TD10F forms near Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 22/03/2026

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What’s happening with digital driver’s licences?

Kaniva Staff - 22/03/2026

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Founder of Auckland’s popular Lepuhā nightclub, Christopher Yate, dies

Kaniva Staff - 22/03/2026

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Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

Kaniva Staff - 22/03/2026

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