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Nuku'alofa, Tonga – The Land Court has ruled that a lease granted over a Kolofo'ou town allotment was obtained through forgery and fraud orchestrated...

Crew reportedly overcome by fumes on MV Otuanga’ofa

07/06/2026

Court orders brother’s eviction from Kolofo’ou allotment in family land dispute

07/06/2026

Shots fired at funeral of alleged Coconut Cartel leader with Tongan-affiliated network

07/06/2026

Vaka’uta wins round as court rejects Tonga Development Bank bid to strike out land claim

06/06/2026

National

Wests Tigers eye signing former Manly hooker Manase Fainu after release

Kaniva Staff - 06/06/2026 0

The Wests Tigers are reportedly considering a move to sign former Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu once he is released from prison later...

Woman sought after kiekie order not delivered

04/06/2026

From Martyrs’ blood to ‘Tree of Life’: Tonga marks 200 years of christianity

04/06/2026

PM Fakafanua admits illegal vessels went undetected as Tonga introduces new tracking systems

04/06/2026

Fake ‘Professor’ frontman signals end of BG Wealth Sharing in farewell message

03/06/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Samoa’s Head of State hosts luncheon for King Tupou VI during visit for USP graduation ceremony

Kaniva Staff - 29/05/2026 0

Apia, Samoa – The Head of State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Vaaletoa Suālauvī II, on Wednesday afternoon hosted an official luncheon in honour of...

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

MP Piukala faces interference with justice charge revealed, could be jailed up to five years if convicted

Kalino Latu - 25/05/2026 0

The charge against former Minister of Police Piveni Piukala—alleged to have assisted a man subject to a restraining order to leave Tonga—has now been...

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

LATEST REVIEWS

Rising Fiji drug busts and ‘proximity’ put Tonga on high alert,...

Kalino Latu - 09/06/2026 0

Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has raised concerns over Tonga’s exposure to regional drug trafficking, warning that a surge in large-scale busts in nearby Fiji...

Police investigate ‘Eua death as body sent to Tongatapu for post-mortem

09/06/2026

Livestreamed farewell for slain Tongan-born ‘Alaipulotu ‘Ahio

08/06/2026

Weekend crash spate continues into today with power outage in ʻĀhau

08/06/2026

‘Miracle from Heaven’: Solar-powered desalination project brings fresh water to Hunga...

08/06/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Rising Fiji drug busts and ‘proximity’ put Tonga on high alert,...

Kalino Latu - 09/06/2026 0

Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has raised concerns over Tonga’s exposure to regional drug trafficking, warning that a surge in large-scale busts in nearby Fiji...