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National
- 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
  
  No tsunami threat to Tonga after 6.2 earthquake south of Fiji
  
  22/02/2026
  
  QSC Committee denies claims of unpaid contractors amid centenary preparations
  
  21/02/2026
  
  What is wastewater drug testing, the method Tonga’s Police Commissioner wants to use?
  
  21/02/2026
New Zealand
- 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
  
  Government empowers police to move on homeless and beggars
  
  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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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

No tsunami threat to Tonga after 6.2 earthquake south of Fiji

Kaniva Staff - 22/02/2026

QSC Committee denies claims of unpaid contractors amid centenary preparations

What is wastewater drug testing, the method Tonga’s Police Commissioner wants to use?

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Conflicting reports deepen Fiji pageant dispute as Tonga remains silent on Miss Pacific boycott...

Kalino Latu - 21/01/2026

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States of emergency declared across 10 districts as heavy rain batters Aotearoa’s North Island

Kalino Latu - 21/01/2026

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ACC Commissioner pays courtesy call on PM as public awaits answers in corruption probes

Kalino Latu - 20/01/2026

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Tongan flag falsely used by sanctioned vessels in Asian seas

Kalino Latu - 16/01/2026

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Father apologises after beer bottle sparks online backlash following LDS Church fatal shooting

Kalino Latu - 16/01/2026

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Tonga’s passport ranking holds at 39th as citizenship-for-sale plan fears grow

Kalino Latu - 14/01/2026

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Tongan researcher warns TikTok gout videos are misleading millions

Kaniva Staff - 13/01/2026

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Drug run ends in forfeited car as two men jailed for meth possession in...

Kalino Latu - 12/01/2026

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Hopoate fails to appear in court as former Minister accused of assisting his flight...

Kalino Latu - 11/01/2026

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Tonga reportedly commits to 2026 Pacific pageant after boycott consideration; Solomon Is withdraws

Kalino Latu - 10/01/2026

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