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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
- 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
  
  Taufatofua shares heartwarming family moment after flag-bearing return at 2026 Winter Olympics
  
  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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Vava’u whale photo ‘Māhina’ crowned World Nature Photo of the Year

Commerce Commission seeks victims of alleged Tongan loan shark for possible compensation

Huge fire erupts in central Nuku‘alofa, livestream videos show firefighters battling massive blaze

Kaniva Staff - 23/02/2026

Name suppression lifted for Auckland jailed meth‑ importing nurse Ma’ata Vi

Tonga’s iconic three‑branched coconut tree dying after earlier attempts to cut and poison its roots

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Tonga shortlists two airlines for Lulutai amid negotiations over $6m retirement fund loan

Kalino Latu - 07/10/2025

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Tonga Government denies walking out during Israeli PM’s UN speech

Kalino Latu - 05/10/2025

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Facebook livestreamer ordered to apologise to Minister Tapueluelu over defamatory remarks

Kalino Latu - 05/10/2025

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Tonga’s support for Israel amid genocide allegations sparks deep community division

Kalino Latu - 05/10/2025

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Tonga Airport CEO suspended over alleged misuse of power: Public Enterprises Minister

Kalino Latu - 03/10/2025

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Tonga prepares to appoint first local police commissioner after 15 years of foreign leadership:...

Kalino Latu - 03/10/2025

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Turner acknowledges misconduct as police officers face investigations over alcohol incidents following Editorial

Kalino Latu - 03/10/2025

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Auckland businessman calls for King’s intervention in Lord Fulivai’s unpaid court-ordered debt

Kalino Latu - 02/10/2025

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Tongans react to deadly Mormon Church shooting in Michigan: ‘Nothing is sacred anymore’

Kalino Latu - 29/09/2025

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Tongan lawyer’s alarm as recent NZ court ruling revives RSE exploitation concerns

Kalino Latu - 28/09/2025

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