Friday, May 29, 2026

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National
- Construction boss stunned by fresh crash damages barrier built to shield royal palace fence
  
  29/05/2026
  
  Tongan links emerge as Sydney police dismantle Coconut Cartel amid Alai Ahio death probe
  
  29/05/2026
  
  Brass band’s improvised seat highlights Vava‘u māfana spirit
  
  28/05/2026
  
  ‘It is so very hard’: Mother speaks after Tongan man found dead in Samoa; eight arrested
  
  28/05/2026
  
  Lord Vaea’s concerns over MPs’ travel revive allegations of $8m paid to three ministers
  
  27/05/2026
New Zealand
- Samoa’s Head of State hosts luncheon for King Tupou VI during visit for USP graduation ceremony
  
  29/05/2026
  
  PSC appoints new CEO for Ministry of Tourism
  
  28/05/2026
  
  Arrested during DUI alcohol operation
  
  28/05/2026
  
  Second international undersea cable, ‘Tu‘i Vava‘u’, launched in landmark ceremony
  
  28/05/2026
  
  Police investigate serious shooting in Mount Wellington
  
  26/05/2026
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
- MP Piukala faces interference with justice charge revealed, could be jailed up to five years if convicted
  
  25/05/2026
  
  Tonga National University to explore when lotu helps — and when it harms
  
  24/05/2026
  
  BG Wealth investors warned against paying more as authorities flag new ‘HQIEX’ platform
  
  22/05/2026
  
  Locked up 24 hours ‘for Carrying Books’: Man denied entry to New Zealand removed to Fiji instead of Tonga
  
  30/04/2026
  
  ACC confirms four resignations including investigations director, withholds reasons behind walkout
  
  29/04/2026
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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Samoa’s Head of State hosts luncheon for King Tupou VI during visit for USP graduation ceremony

PSC appoints new CEO for Ministry of Tourism

Arrested during DUI alcohol operation

Kaniva Staff - 28/05/2026

Second international undersea cable, ‘Tu‘i Vava‘u’, launched in landmark ceremony

Police investigate serious shooting in Mount Wellington

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Life-sentenced meth offender released after appeal in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 13/05/2026

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Taukei’aho suffers suspected broken leg in Sea Eagles win over Broncos

Kaniva Staff - 10/05/2026

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Taumalolo set to break Cowboys record in historic milestone

Kaniva Staff - 09/05/2026

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How Mother’s Day began and why the world celebrates it

Kaniva Staff - 09/05/2026

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Rare twins case uncovered in UK after DNA test reveals different fathers

Kaniva Staff - 09/05/2026

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Tributes pour in after Vava‘u mother shot dead, daughter injured

Kalino Latu - 09/05/2026

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Giant sperm whale found dead on ʻEua shoreline

Kaniva Staff - 08/05/2026

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Mother’s Day preparations marred by deadly shooting in Vava‘u

Kalino Latu - 08/05/2026

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What is the English Language Bill and what would it actually do?

Kaniva Staff - 07/05/2026

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Pasifika unemployment rate remains highest in New Zealand

Kaniva Staff - 07/05/2026

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