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Tribunal rules Immigration NZ misjudged Tongan woman’s partnership visa case

Kaniva Staff - 15/03/2026

As matai title rumours swirl, is it Tonga’s turn to offer the NZ PM a hingoa matāpule or nōpele?

After years of abuse, Tongan mother and daughters granted refuge in New Zealand

Woman killed, several injured in Tongatapu crash as QSC celebrations wind down

Alleged US ‘hitman’ in Auckland killing of Tongan father arrested in California

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Can a multivitamin slow the ageing process? Not really

Kaniva Staff - 15/03/2026 0

By rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission A daily multivitamin can help slow markers of biological ageing, a new study claims, but its senior author...

Carry less weight and check tyre pressure: AA’s advice to save fuel

14/03/2026

New Zealand to expand work rights for international students

14/03/2026

NRL: NZ Warriors powerhouse Leka Halasima stars in big win over Canberra Raiders

14/03/2026

Justis Huni marks grateful comeback in high‑stakes clash with Frazer Clarke

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Manase Folau Uaisele jailed for sexual offending against young girls in Hawke’s Bay

Kaniva Staff - 13/03/2026 0

A predator finally exposed by his brave young victims has been jailed for more than five years after being found guilty of multiple sexual...

Family of missing fisherman Bruce Māue seeks answers as they hold prayer services

13/03/2026

Tokaikolo Church challenges court action over leadership election dispute

12/03/2026

Cabinet steps in after years of land bungles with new disputes and complaints committee

12/03/2026

CEO: Govt revisits airport ground‑handling issue after identified ‘shorcomings’

12/03/2026

National

Free Wesleyan Church president condemns alcohol served at QSC centenary ball

Kalino Latu - 11/03/2026 0

The President of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga (FWCT), Dr Tevita Havea, has strongly rebuked Queen Sālote College (QSC) authorities after alcohol was...

Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in Tonga

10/03/2026

The roles of ‘ave e halá, fakahā teu and tā lahi in QSC’s centennial preparations

10/03/2026

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

10/03/2026

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

09/03/2026

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First rubber road laid in New Zealand is made from recycled tyres

Kaniva Staff - 14/03/2026 0

By Tim Brown of rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission New Zealand's first full rubber road has been laid in Glentunnel, in the Selwyn district. The...

Nailini ‘The Tongan Goddess’ Helu returns to the ring

13/03/2026

Air NZ fuel crisis cancels travel for tens of thousands; stark warning for Tonga

13/03/2026

Calls to let workers stay home to beat fuel prices

13/03/2026

Child struck by vehicle on way to school, remains in recovery at Vaiola Hospital

11/03/2026

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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Tribunal rules Immigration NZ misjudged Tongan woman’s partnership visa case

Kaniva Staff - 15/03/2026 0

Immigration New Zealand has been ordered to reconsider a Tongan woman’s residence application after the Immigration and Protection Tribunal found the agency made a...