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Cyclone Urmil weakens but Tonga remains under multiple weather warnings

Kalino Latu - 02/03/2026

Tsunami no-threat advisory issued after 6.1 magnitude earthquake southwest of Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 01/03/2026

Tonga’s lack of ties with Iran — yet its strong connection to a faith founded by Iranians

Kaniva Staff - 01/03/2026

FBI urges action as ‘Polygirl’ complaints rise; Tongi Tupe victim call still open

Kalino Latu - 01/03/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 27/02/2026

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

Kaniva Staff - 27/02/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 26/02/2026

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Man injured in Papakura shooting as Police launch investigation

Kaniva Staff - 01/03/2026 0

A man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in the Auckland suburb of Papakura late this morning. Police say officers were patrolling the...

Search underway for fisherman swept off rocks near Piha

01/03/2026

Cyclone Urmil keeps Tonga on alert as Fiji battles flooding from southward shift

01/03/2026

Missiles hit near Tongan Embassy as Israel says Khamenei is dead and Iran insists he is safe

01/03/2026

Tonga issues urgent alert amid escalating US–Israel military offensive on Iran

01/03/2026

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

Kaniva Staff - 27/02/2026 0

A 35‑year‑old man from Ha‘asini is in police custody after being charged in connection with the death of an 85‑year‑old man reported in December...

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

26/02/2026

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

26/02/2026

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

25/02/2026

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

25/02/2026

National

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

Kalino Latu - 25/02/2026 0

A New Zealand tribunal has issued an immediate warrant to arrest 'Ofa Siasau after she failed to appear at a Financial Assessment Hearing on...

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

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

Around New Zealand & the World

Two alleged Tongan Crip Gang members indicted after deadly Salt Lake church shooting

Kaniva Staff - 28/02/2026 0

Utah, US - Two men alleged to be members of the Tongan Crip Gang have been indicted on federal firearms charges following a mass...

Israel launches ‘pre‑emptive strike on Iran, says Defence Minister Katz

28/02/2026

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

27/02/2026

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

26/02/2026

Strong wind warning issued for Tongatapu and ‘Eua coastal waters

26/02/2026

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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

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Cyclone Urmil weakens but Tonga remains under multiple weather warnings

Kalino Latu - 02/03/2026 0

Tropical Cyclone Urmil continues to affect Tonga despite weakening and moving further away from the southern island groups. According to a 5pm advisory issued...

Tsunami no-threat advisory issued after 6.1 magnitude earthquake southwest of Tonga

01/03/2026

Tonga’s lack of ties with Iran — yet its strong connection...

01/03/2026

FBI urges action as ‘Polygirl’ complaints rise; Tongi Tupe victim call...

01/03/2026

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

27/02/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Cyclone Urmil weakens but Tonga remains under multiple weather warnings

Kalino Latu - 02/03/2026 0

Tropical Cyclone Urmil continues to affect Tonga despite weakening and moving further away from the southern island groups. According to a 5pm advisory issued...

Tsunami no-threat advisory issued after 6.1 magnitude earthquake southwest of Tonga

01/03/2026

Tonga’s lack of ties with Iran — yet its strong connection...

01/03/2026

FBI urges action as ‘Polygirl’ complaints rise; Tongi Tupe victim call...

01/03/2026

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

27/02/2026

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Man injured in Papakura shooting as Police launch investigation

01/03/2026

Search underway for fisherman swept off rocks near Piha

01/03/2026

Cyclone Urmil keeps Tonga on alert as Fiji battles flooding from...

01/03/2026

Missiles hit near Tongan Embassy as Israel says Khamenei is dead...

01/03/2026

Tonga issues urgent alert amid escalating US–Israel military offensive on Iran

01/03/2026

Elderly Tongan tenant wins $5000 after Kāinga Ora failed to act...

01/03/2026

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

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

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

The Government is fast‑tracking legislation that would give immigration officers new powers to request identification from people suspected of overstaying their visas — and aims...

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Tsunami no-threat advisory issued after 6.1 magnitude earthquake southwest of Tonga

Nuku‘alofa, Tonga - The National Tsunami Warning Centre has...

National

Tonga’s lack of ties with Iran — yet its strong connection to a faith founded by Iranians

Explainer - As the world reels from reports that...

National

FBI urges action as ‘Polygirl’ complaints rise; Tongi Tupe victim call still open

As more Tongans across the United States and the...

National

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

Promoters of the outlawed BG Wealth Sharing scheme have...

Around New Zealand & the World

Man injured in Papakura shooting as Police launch investigation

A man has been taken to hospital after a...

National

Tsunami no-threat advisory issued after 6.1 magnitude earthquake southwest of Tonga

Nuku‘alofa, Tonga - The National Tsunami Warning Centre has...

Around New Zealand & the World

Search underway for fisherman swept off rocks near Piha

Auckland, NZ — A major search operation is underway...

Around New Zealand & the World

Cyclone Urmil keeps Tonga on alert as Fiji battles flooding from southward shift

As Cyclone Urmil tracks southward, Tonga faces rising threat...