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US strikes at alleged Chinese criminal influence in Pacific, bans Fiji-based businessman Zhao Fugang and family

Tonga unveils powerful World Cup squad as stars answer Kingdom’s call

Homemade bomb found near Auckland’s new City Rail Link station

Kaniva Staff - 06/10/2026

Woman charged with attempted murder after West Auckland stabbing

Angelina Mahe returns home with UK corporate law Master’s after Chevening journey

Police continue hunt for those behind Wattle Downs suspected double homicide

Kaniva Staff - 28/08/2026

Two dead, schools locked down in ‘unfolding serious’ south Auckland incident

Kaniva Staff - 27/08/2026

‘One of the largest’: Vietnamese cannabis syndicate shut down

Kaniva Staff - 25/08/2026

Nearly 70 arrested for drink-driving after Tonga Police test more than 2,800 motorists

Kaniva Staff - 25/08/2026

National goes it alone on social media ban for under-16s

Kaniva Staff - 25/08/2026

Australia announces AUD$20 million investment in gender and disability inclusion in Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 25/08/2026

Govt pushes ahead with social media ban for under-16s

Kaniva Staff - 24/08/2026

Whale-watching boat carrying NZ Anglican Church delegates capsizes in Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 24/08/2026

Serious crash in Tonga: Bystanders carry motionless person from badly damaged car

Kaniva Staff - 24/08/2026

Tongan star Tolutau Koula’s season, World Cup hopes in doubt after hip-drop injury

Kaniva Staff - 24/08/2026

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King honours 40 years of Mate Maʻa Tonga as trademark dispute continues, leaving national team without historic name

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Vavaʻu, Tonga Met rules out tsunami threat

Tongan NZ First candidate Vicky Hau takes campaign to Māngere church weeks before NZ election

Tongan judge in NZ moved to tears by family’s forgiveness as Vavatau Bing avoids jail in fatal laughing gas crash

Powerful Panama earthquake raises Pacific tsunami fears, putting Tonga on alert for possible threat

US strikes at alleged Chinese criminal influence in Pacific, bans Fiji-based businessman Zhao Fugang and family

Tonga unveils powerful World Cup squad as stars answer Kingdom’s call

Homemade bomb found near Auckland’s new City Rail Link station

Woman charged with attempted murder after West Auckland stabbing

Angelina Mahe returns home with UK corporate law Master’s after Chevening journey

PM Hu’akavameiliku announces Mate Ma’a Tonga squad

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu says family recovering well from attack

Fury floors Wilder with 11th round KO

Tonga committed to Northern rugby tour

Rugby league star Manu Vatuvei pleads guilty in meth importation case

PM accepted Hū Louifi proposal before Palace directed it not to proceed; office says leaked memo was not final

Queen Sālote’s ‘fisherman’s net’ marks 78 years of shaping Tongan church leaders

Lord Afeaki back on bench after lawyers alleged ‘cronyism’ and conflict

US-China diplomatic row erupts over alleged trafficking of Tongan women through arranged marriages

Two Tongan men named over alleged roles in drug and money-laundering ring exposed by FBI sting

Around New Zealand & the World

US strikes at alleged Chinese criminal influence in Pacific, bans Fiji-based businessman Zhao Fugang and family

Tonga unveils powerful World Cup squad as stars answer Kingdom’s call

Homemade bomb found near Auckland’s new City Rail Link station

Woman charged with attempted murder after West Auckland stabbing

Angelina Mahe returns home with UK corporate law Master’s after Chevening journey

Police continue hunt for those behind Wattle Downs suspected double homicide

Two dead, schools locked down in ‘unfolding serious’ south Auckland incident

‘One of the largest’: Vietnamese cannabis syndicate shut down

Nearly 70 arrested for drink-driving after Tonga Police test more than 2,800 motorists

National goes it alone on social media ban for under-16s

Australia announces AUD$20 million investment in gender and disability inclusion in Tonga

Govt pushes ahead with social media ban for under-16s

Whale-watching boat carrying NZ Anglican Church delegates capsizes in Tonga

Serious crash in Tonga: Bystanders carry motionless person from badly damaged car

Tongan star Tolutau Koula’s season, World Cup hopes in doubt after hip-drop injury

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