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Misplaced bag at Op Shop pickup spot leads to drug seizure and $4510 arrest

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026

Paea ‘I Middlemore Tupou among Australians sentenced over Bali villa murder

Kaniva Staff - 09/03/2026

No tsunami threat to Niuatoputapu after magnitude 6.0 earthquake

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

Tongan LDS missionary reportedly injured in suspected machete attack in Papua New Guinea

Kalino Latu - 08/03/2026

Judge spares ‘Best in Tonga’ Fijian worker but warns: ‘This is your last chance’

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

Beating the Odds: Police officer’s standout drumming at QSC centennial rehearsal draws public praise

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026

Tongan King calls UAE, condemns Iran attacks as Embassy urges citizens to leave Middle East

Kalino Latu - 07/03/2026

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Misplaced bag at Op Shop pickup spot leads to drug seizure and $4510 arrest

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026 0

Southland, NZ — Two teenagers were arrested after leaving a backpack containing cannabis and thousands of dollars at an op shop’s donation pickup area,...

Tonga eyes revival as AU$150m rugby investment opens new pathway

10/03/2026

Father of six jailed for cannabis cultivation as court highlights impact on family

08/03/2026

Captain Sione Tuʻipulotu shares royal moment as Princess Anne presents Calcutta Cup

08/03/2026

Young Tongan wing Faeamani shines as Titans’ rebuild takes flight

08/03/2026

National

Beating the Odds: Police officer’s standout drumming at QSC centennial rehearsal draws public praise

Kaniva Staff - 08/03/2026 0

A young female police officer has broken into one of Tonga’s most male‑dominated cultural roles, emerging as a standout talent in the traditional art...

Tongan King calls UAE, condemns Iran attacks as Embassy urges citizens to leave Middle East

07/03/2026

Joint Australia–NZ probe identifies Roman Khubov in Tonga Health ransomware attack

06/03/2026

US-Israel deploy advanced laser weapons against Iran, Hezbollah— What it could mean for Tonga’s future security

06/03/2026

Vava’u woman arrested after 5‑year‑old killed in crash

05/03/2026

National

Tonga issues third notice urging citizens to leave Middle East as Iran’s missile activity declines

Kaniva Staff - 05/03/2026 0

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Tonga in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates has issued an urgent travel advisory calling on all...

Second man charged 18 months after courier driver Tuipulotu Vi’s killing

05/03/2026

Blaze breaks out at Tokomololo Primary School in Tongatapu

04/03/2026

Fugitive Pita Hopoate may be returned to Tonga through Interpol after fleeing court order

04/03/2026

Dave Rennie appointed new All Blacks coach, signs deal through to 2027 world cup

04/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Tonga further delays ban on importing vehicles aged 10 years or older

Kaniva Staff - 06/03/2026 0

Nuku‘alofa — The Tongan Government has once again postponed the enforcement of its planned ban on importing vehicles aged 10 years or older, extending...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stands firm despite calls to step down after damaging poll

06/03/2026

Tonga declares special public holiday to mark 100 years of Queen Salote College

06/03/2026

Twinnies director becomes first Tongan Pasifika woman to win NSW honour

06/03/2026

NZ whale recovery echoes Tonga’s debate over traditional diets and NCD crisis

06/03/2026

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

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Gov’t misleads on King’s new board; the bill reverses 2010 reforms that barred unchecked royal spending power

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Misplaced bag at Op Shop pickup spot leads to drug seizure...

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026 0

Southland, NZ — Two teenagers were arrested after leaving a backpack containing cannabis and thousands of dollars at an op shop’s donation pickup area,...

Paea ‘I Middlemore Tupou among Australians sentenced over Bali villa murder

09/03/2026

No tsunami threat to Niuatoputapu after magnitude 6.0 earthquake

08/03/2026

Tongan LDS missionary reportedly injured in suspected machete attack in Papua...

08/03/2026

Judge spares ‘Best in Tonga’ Fijian worker but warns: ‘This is...

08/03/2026

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Misplaced bag at Op Shop pickup spot leads to drug seizure...

Kaniva Staff - 10/03/2026 0

Southland, NZ — Two teenagers were arrested after leaving a backpack containing cannabis and thousands of dollars at an op shop’s donation pickup area,...