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ACC confirms four resignations including investigations director, withholds reasons behind walkout

Kalino Latu - 29/04/2026

Murder charges unsealed in fatal shooting at Salt Lake Tongan LDS church; suspect faces extradition

Kaniva Staff - 29/04/2026

Police dismiss Tonga Felafoaki claim of 300kg drug seizure in Vavaʻu as false

Kaniva Staff - 29/04/2026

Air New Zealand cancels ANZAC Day Tonga flight as cause remains unclear

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

Tongans remember volunteers from the islands who served in First World War

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

Tongan rugby player accused of rape in New Zealand loses name suppression

Kaniva Staff - 24/04/2026

Niua 17 MP retains parliamentary seat pending court of appeal ruling

Kalino Latu - 24/04/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

‘Can you chip in?’: coach’s cheeky plea to keep Fineanganofo in country

Kaniva Staff - 26/04/2026 0

By Jonty Dine, Sports Reporter of RNZ and is republished with permission Fehi Fineanganofo is in rare form. Already with 14 tries to his name this season,...

King Charles’ US visit resonates with Tongans living abroad

25/04/2026

Auckland liquor licences axed or suspended after selling booze to teen Silas Sims before fatal crash

25/04/2026

Sixteen arrested over alleged involvement in drug smuggling syndicate

25/04/2026

All Blacks midfielder Fainga’anuku to start in loose fowards for Crusaders

23/04/2026

National

Tongan rugby player accused of rape in New Zealand loses name suppression

Kaniva Staff - 24/04/2026 0

A former Tongan rugby player facing serious sexual charges in New Zealand has lost interim name suppression, allowing his identity to be made public. Taumuʻa...

Niua 17 MP retains parliamentary seat pending court of appeal ruling

24/04/2026

King’s dissatisfaction over Matatoa land lease delays opening of World Bank–funded headquaters

24/04/2026

Public invited to dispute land returns under legal rulings, but 10‑year limit yet unexplained

24/04/2026

Heavy machinery moves in as Fangaʻuta Lagoon bridge construction gets underway

23/04/2026

National

Vī Hausia thanks community after being elected chair of Ōtara‑Papatoetoe local board

Kalino Latu - 23/04/2026 0

Auckland, NZ - Tongan community leader and councillor Lehopoaome Vī Hausia of Labour has thanked the community for its support after being elected Chair of the...

Tonga declares dengue fever outbreak with 28 confirmed cases

22/04/2026

Power outages disrupt civil registry services amid public anger over blackouts

22/04/2026

Endless blackouts push public to breaking point, PM Fakafanua urged to act

22/04/2026

Concerns over work procedures behind resignation of three ACC investigators in Tonga: Reports

21/04/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

What to do, and not do, at an Anzac Day Dawn Service

Kaniva Staff - 23/04/2026 0

By Lucy CorryLife, Editor, rnz and is republished with permission Not sure what to do at the Dawn Service? We answer all the questions...

Family of woman and children killed in Hastings homicide say they are ‘devastated’

22/04/2026

Inland Revenue contacts crypto investors over unpaid tax

21/04/2026

Luxon survives caucus vote after poor poll showing

21/04/2026

Call centre launched as Ministry of Lands moves to improve public communication

21/04/2026

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

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LATEST REVIEWS

ACC confirms four resignations including investigations director, withholds reasons behind walkout

Kalino Latu - 29/04/2026 0

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that four senior staff — including its Director of Investigations — have resigned, clarifying earlier reports that identified...

Murder charges unsealed in fatal shooting at Salt Lake Tongan LDS...

29/04/2026

Police dismiss Tonga Felafoaki claim of 300kg drug seizure in Vavaʻu...

29/04/2026

Air New Zealand cancels ANZAC Day Tonga flight as cause remains...

24/04/2026

Tongans remember volunteers from the islands who served in First World...

24/04/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

ACC confirms four resignations including investigations director, withholds reasons behind walkout

Kalino Latu - 29/04/2026 0

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that four senior staff — including its Director of Investigations — have resigned, clarifying earlier reports that identified...