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Prince Ata became visibly emotional as he addressed the congregation during celebrations marking 200 years of Christianity in Tonga, pausing at times as tears...

As cybercrime surges, new regional fund could help Tonga bolster cyber security

23/06/2026

Parliament approves Tonga’s $949.4 million budget for 2026/27

23/06/2026

Tongan man convicted of raping teenage relative loses deportation appeal in New Zealand

22/06/2026

Missing child found safe at home, police thank public

22/06/2026

National

Land row stalls Tonga’s biggest bridge; Penalty bill set to hit $14 million

Kalino Latu - 22/06/2026 0

Construction of the long-awaited Fangaʻuta Lagoon bridge has been delayed by unresolved land disputes at ʻUmusī, leaving the project stalled and costing the government...

More suspected drug packages wash ashore on Vava’u beaches

21/06/2026

Tongan produce shipment spoils in US, sparks sympathy, raises handling questions

21/06/2026

US crypto promoter pleads guilty in HyperFund scam that hit Tongan investors

20/06/2026

MP Piukala suspended after drug lord allegation sparks heated exchange with Lord Tu‘ilakepa

20/06/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

‘It happened so fast’: Driver reacts after West Auckland crash

Kaniva Staff - 06/06/2026 0

By 1News Reporters A driver is in "shock" after his vehicle was involved in a serious crash in Auckland's Te Atatū on Saturday, which left...

Person stabbed at central Auckland Kainga Ora complex

06/06/2026

Five dead in overnight crashes, including three on Desert Road

01/06/2026

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

29/05/2026

PSC appoints new CEO for Ministry of Tourism

28/05/2026

Pentagon revises religious codes, reclassifies LDS after backlash

Kaniva Staff - 09/06/2026 0

The United States Department of Defence has revised its religious affiliation policy following backlash from lawmakers and faith leaders, issuing an updated framework that...

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

04/06/2026

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

25/05/2026

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

LATEST REVIEWS

Chinese Embassy says no evidence of human trafficking in response to...

Kalino Latu - 25/06/2026 0

The Chinese Embassy in Tonga says there is currently no evidence to support claims of human trafficking following a viral Facebook livestream alleging that...

Fātumu road rage gunman jailed after firing shots at family with...

25/06/2026

Viral livestream alleges Tongan women forced into marriage in China

24/06/2026

Fātumu road rage gunman found guilty after threatening family with children...

24/06/2026

Police escort woman away after kissing Princess Pilolevu during new church...

24/06/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Chinese Embassy says no evidence of human trafficking in response to...

Kalino Latu - 25/06/2026 0

The Chinese Embassy in Tonga says there is currently no evidence to support claims of human trafficking following a viral Facebook livestream alleging that...