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In the dark: Tonga’s power crisis demands more than patience

Kalino Latu - 22/03/2026

Tonga among nations hit as Trump team accused of ‘largest fraud in U.S. immigration history’

Kalino Latu - 22/03/2026

Utah authority warns investors against BG Wealth Scheme; PM Fakafanua reaffirms it is illegal in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 21/03/2026

Court jails 21‑year‑old for TCC housebreaking and $53,000 theft

Kaniva Staff - 21/03/2026

Teen killed in Tongatapu crash to be farewelled on Saturday

Kaniva Staff - 20/03/2026

Man injured in Tonga shooting as Police arrest two, search for third suspect

Kaniva Staff - 20/03/2026

Viral video of woman pleading for help prompts conduct investigation inside Tonga Police

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

Kaniva Staff - 22/03/2026 0

Oahu — where significant numbers of Tongans live — was among the areas placed under urgent evacuation warnings as floodwaters swept through towns and...

Billy Vunipola set for Tonga World Cup switch as Mako moves toward coaching role

22/03/2026

ASB Polyfest: The world’s largest secondary school Pasifika cultural festival returns to Auckland

21/03/2026

Why New Zealand has weeks of fuel supply but still has empty pumps

21/03/2026

Action legend Chuck Norris dies at 86

21/03/2026

National

Man injured in Tonga shooting as Police arrest two, search for third suspect

Kaniva Staff - 20/03/2026 0

Nuku‘alofa — Tonga Police have arrested two men following a shooting incident in the ‘Ananā area on 18 March, and are now searching for...

Viral video of woman pleading for help prompts conduct investigation inside Tonga Police

19/03/2026

Tongan man convicted after threatening Czech Honorary Consul with death during home invasion

19/03/2026

Vavaʻu fraudster’s car‑scheme fallout sends retiree back to work; strips mother of $65k birthday surprise

19/03/2026

NZ Commission probes scheme linked to BG Wealth Sharing amid warnings from Tongan authorities

18/03/2026

National

Woman vents her frustration in livestream as family home of 28 years is demolished in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 17/03/2026 0

A woman has taken to social media to vent her shock and heartbreak after witnessing the demolition of the home she says her family...

Tributes flow for young Tongan girl killed in Auckland crash

17/03/2026

Man dies in electrocution incident in Tongatapu

16/03/2026

PM Fakafanua moves to calm Tonga’s fuel panic as NZ petrol stations run dry and prices surge past $3

16/03/2026

Arson accused found not guilty by reason of insanity after fire razes Catholic church serving Tongan parishioners

16/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Life‑sentenced meth mum receives second sentence for importing drug utensils

Kaniva Staff - 20/03/2026 0

Nuku‘alofa — A woman already serving life imprisonment for importing more than 137 grams of methamphetamine has been sentenced for a second time, after...

Queensland Premier warns residents to brace for ‘significant’ damage as Cyclone Narelle nears coast

20/03/2026

Tongan rising star Loko Pasifiki Tonga recovering after scary training accident

20/03/2026

Police launch investigation into shooting incident at ‘Ananā

18/03/2026

Organised crime group linked to alleged hitman from US accused of bribing prison guards, bail address managers

18/03/2026

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

09/10/2025

Gov’t misleads on King’s new board; the bill reverses 2010 reforms that barred unchecked royal spending power

01/09/2025

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In the dark: Tonga’s power crisis demands more than patience

Kalino Latu - 22/03/2026 0

Commentary - In Tonga, rolling outages and sudden blackouts have become an exhausting part of daily life, forcing households and businesses to constantly adapt...

Tonga among nations hit as Trump team accused of ‘largest fraud...

22/03/2026

Utah authority warns investors against BG Wealth Scheme; PM Fakafanua reaffirms...

21/03/2026

Court jails 21‑year‑old for TCC housebreaking and $53,000 theft

21/03/2026

Teen killed in Tongatapu crash to be farewelled on Saturday

20/03/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

In the dark: Tonga’s power crisis demands more than patience

Kalino Latu - 22/03/2026 0

Commentary - In Tonga, rolling outages and sudden blackouts have become an exhausting part of daily life, forcing households and businesses to constantly adapt...