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BG scheme promoters defy ban and 2022 Supreme Court warning with new push into Tonga

Kalino Latu - 27/02/2026

Tropical depression upgraded to Cyclone Urmil as system tracks west of Tonga

Tongatapu man charged in connection with death of 85‑year‑old; drugs and firearms seized

Grave removals at Māhina as new Fanga‘uta bridge construction pushes forward

Two‑year‑old Ta‘e‘iloa granted visitor visa after media backlash over alleged medical ‘misdiagnosis’

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Edwin Fidel Che Liava‘a appointed new chief executive officer of Tonga Post Limited

Kaniva Staff - 26/02/2026 0

Mr Edwin Fidel Che Liava‘a has been officially appointed by the Government of Tonga as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tonga Post Limited (TPost),...

Strong wind warning issued for Tongatapu and ‘Eua coastal waters

26/02/2026

Tonga issues urgent warningas Influenza B cases spike

26/02/2026

Jacinda Ardern relocates to Australia with her family

26/02/2026

Gov’t rushes to pass new powers allowing ID checks on suspected overstayers before November election

26/02/2026

National

Huge plume of smoke rises over Nuku‘alofa, days after church office blaze

Kalino Latu - 25/02/2026 0

A huge plume of smoke was seen rising over Nuku‘alofa today, sparking fresh concern in the capital just days after a massive fire destroyed...

PM’s Office staff member arrested in connection with alleged drug offences

25/02/2026

Arrest warrant issued for ‘Ofa Siasau after failure to repay victim of Tongitupe scam

25/02/2026

Alleged killer of Tongan bus stabbing victim identified as Adrian Soane Patita Pani

24/02/2026

Social media clash erupts over new alleged investment scheme targeting Tongan diaspora

24/02/2026

National

Vava’u whale photo ‘Māhina’ crowned World Nature Photo of the Year

Kalino Latu - 24/02/2026 0

A breathtaking underwater image captured in the waters of Vava’u, Tonga, has been crowned World Nature Photo of the Year. Queensland photographer Jono Allen received...

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

Around New Zealand & the World

Moana Pasifika’s Tonga Match Moved After Funding Shortfall

Kaniva Staff - 24/02/2026 0

Moana Pasifika has cancelled its highly anticipated Round Nine Super Rugby Pacific fixture against the Chiefs in Tonga after being unable to secure the...

Police seek public assistance to locate wanted man Tevita Lasa

24/02/2026

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

Tilila Siola’a Walker’s ponzi scheme trial set for March 2027, U.S. prosecutors confirm

Kalino Latu - 20/02/2026 0

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has confirmed that Tilila Siola‘a Walker, the Tongan woman charged in 2023 over an alleged mulit-million Ponzi‑style investment scheme, is...

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

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BG scheme promoters defy ban and 2022 Supreme Court warning with...

Kalino Latu - 27/02/2026 0

Promoters of the outlawed BG Wealth Sharing scheme have announced they will hold a meeting in Tonga today to advance their investment operation, directly...