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Tonga Power issues apology as long‑standing power outages continue to disrupt supply

Kaniva Staff - 20/04/2026

Doctor warns of rising falls from vehicles due to unsafe stackable chair use in pick‑ups

Kalino Latu - 20/04/2026

Suspected pyramid scheme investigated in NZ after appearing on Tongan social media

Kalino Latu - 19/04/2026

Tongan man dies after group fight at California school, laid to rest

Kaniva Staff - 19/04/2026

Tonga moves to cut land allotments from 30 to 15 poles, backing multi-storey buildings

Kalino Latu - 18/04/2026

Tonga central bank warns public of rise in Romance Scams exploiting vulnerable communities

Kalino Latu - 18/04/2026

Attorney General appeals for mother after baby placed in court care

Kalino Latu - 18/04/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Horse meat pies back on the menu at Auckland bakery

Kaniva Staff - 20/04/2026 0

By Ross McNaughton, Senior Producer-Reporter, RNZ and is republished with permission Just three months after they were pulled from the pie warmers, Pakuranga Bakery's horse meat pies...

Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform

20/04/2026

Is Anzac Day Saturday or Monday? And what about shops, surcharges and pay?

20/04/2026

Poll result: National falls in favour, coalition count lower than left bloc

19/04/2026

Huni outpoints Clarke in tense heavyweight showdown

12/04/2026

National

Tonga central bank warns public of rise in Romance Scams exploiting vulnerable communities

Kalino Latu - 18/04/2026 0

Nuku'alofa - The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) has issued a nationwide warning following a continued rise in romance scams that are targeting...

Attorney General appeals for mother after baby placed in court care

18/04/2026

Judge calls doctor after questioning Minister’s medical certificate in electoral bribery hearing; Sika testifies from home

10/04/2026

Tongan candidate who exposed fraud leads preliminary Papatoetoe by-election results

10/04/2026

TPL’s ‘power operating well’ claim draws criticism amid repeated outages

10/04/2026

National

UB40 tour standout Suliasi Pōle’o reportedly involved in fatal crash in Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 09/04/2026 0

Tongan solo singer Suliasi Pōle‘o, who recently drew widespread attention for his performances during UB40’s February tour of Tonga, is reportedly involved in a...

Cyclone Vaianu weakens in Tonga; PM Luxon warns Kiwis to prepare for North Island impact

09/04/2026

Three dengue fever cases confirmed in Tonga

08/04/2026

Deputy PM Lātū and Lavulavu clash again as electoral bribery allegations reach court

08/04/2026

Six years on, $100,000 reward offered in USA as alleged murder of Akosita Kaufusi remains unsolved

07/04/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

‘Eua communities meet contractor behind Nāfanua Harbour upgrade

Kaniva Staff - 08/04/2026 0

Residents of ‘Eua have been invited to attend an important community meeting with the company responsible for upgrading the Nafanua Harbour infrastructure. The meeting is...

Tongan-born Frizell eyes All Blacks return in World Cup bid

08/04/2026

Tonga pushes for action on cybersecurity, warns small states being left behind

08/04/2026

Category 3 Cyclone Vaianu triggers warnings across Tonga

08/04/2026

What is E coli bacteria contamination, and what does it mean for your health?

08/04/2026

Samoan lawyer in Miss Pacific Islands pageant Tonga dispute suspended in undisclosed case

Kalino Latu - 29/03/2026 0

The lawyer whose actions contributed to turmoil at the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant is now facing professional sanctions in what appears to be...

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

20/02/2026

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

LATEST REVIEWS

Tonga Power issues apology as long‑standing power outages continue to disrupt...

Kaniva Staff - 20/04/2026 0

Nuku'alofa – Tonga Power Limited has issued a public apology to electricity consumers after a generator fault forced the company to implement temporary load...

Doctor warns of rising falls from vehicles due to unsafe stackable...

20/04/2026

Suspected pyramid scheme investigated in NZ after appearing on Tongan social...

19/04/2026

Tongan man dies after group fight at California school, laid to...

19/04/2026

Tonga moves to cut land allotments from 30 to 15 poles,...

18/04/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Tonga Power issues apology as long‑standing power outages continue to disrupt...

Kaniva Staff - 20/04/2026 0

Nuku'alofa – Tonga Power Limited has issued a public apology to electricity consumers after a generator fault forced the company to implement temporary load...