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Fresh judging controversy reignites Tongan mistrust of Miss Pacific Islands — despite reform promises

Kalino Latu - 20/02/2026

RNZN rescues two men adrift nearly 200km off Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 19/02/2026

Former Minister Vātau Hui reportedly sent to Hu‘atolitoli prison

Kalino Latu - 18/02/2026

Tongan man in Australia accused of fatal stabbing during ‘random’ street attack

Kalino Latu - 18/02/2026

Tilila Siola’a, charged in US ponzi case, now promoting BG Wealth Sharing ‘scam’

Kalino Latu - 16/02/2026

Viral Tongan mother–daughter Miss Heilala moment as Miss Pacific finale nears

Kalino Latu - 14/02/2026

Kaniva News issues apology after breaching court order in Taumoepenu case

Kalino Latu - 13/02/2026

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Cocaine detections surge in workplace drug tests across New Zealand

Kaniva Staff - 20/02/2026 0

New workplace drug‑testing data shows a sharp rise in cocaine detections across the country, signalling what experts say is a concerning shift in New...

Further Mapelu meth arrest as Police vehicle collides in Halaloto pursuit

19/02/2026

Pita Lolohea sentenced for break‑in and theft at Ministry of Internal Affairs

18/02/2026

Brother of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu admits drug charges

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National

Viral Tongan mother–daughter Miss Heilala moment as Miss Pacific finale nears

Kalino Latu - 14/02/2026 0

As the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant moves closer to announcing the 2026 winner, supporters from across the Pacific have intensified their online promotion, doing...

Kaniva News issues apology after breaching court order in Taumoepenu case

13/02/2026

Tongan hohoko identity shines as George Hōlani triumphs in Super Bowl

13/02/2026

Man jailed 13 years after US-linked meth operation exposed during sugar sack drug bust

13/02/2026

Air NZ cancels Auckland–Tonga flight as cabin crew strike disrupts schedule

12/02/2026

National

Taumoepenu sentenced to 18 months for housebreaking and indecent assault

Kaniva Staff - 12/02/2026 0

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to remove identifying information prohibited under a court order. Kaniva News apologises unreservedly for the inadvertent breach...

Man sentenced to seven years for violent machete attack on partner and her daughter

12/02/2026

Asian food stall in Nuku’alofa closed after alleged food poisoning incident

12/02/2026

81-year-old Lapaha man caught attempting to smuggle 5,297 rounds of ammunition into Tonga

11/02/2026

Visa denial for critically ill Tongan toddler over ‘costs’ to NZ taxpayers despite parents’ legal status

11/02/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Late-night drive ends in charges after police uncover drugs, cash in northern Auckland’s Millwater suburb

Kaniva Staff - 17/02/2026 0

A routine late‑night patrol in Millwater led to significant drug‑related charges after Police stopped a suspicious vehicle shortly before midnight on Monday. Senior Sergeant Carl...

Kiwi NRL star Matt Utai hospitalised after Sydney drive‑by shooting

17/02/2026

Man charged over death in Haʻateiho

16/02/2026

Police make progress in investigation into Onehunga shooting

16/02/2026

Tonga’s Siosi‘ana Taumoepeau secures third runner‑up title in Miss Pacific Islands contest

15/02/2026

UK row over China’s ‘Super Embassy’ rekindles questions long absent in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 07/02/2026 0

Commentary - The political storm unfolding in Britain over approval for a vast new Chinese embassy complex in London has cast an unexpected light...

Lo‘au controversial university’s bluff unravels: From Police threats to publishing plans

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Dr Lafitani refunds fees after student engages lawyer over course quality concerns and alleged academic fraud

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Handing Foreign Affairs to the King—based on a flawed constitution and a broken promise—confers no legitimate power

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LATEST REVIEWS

Fresh judging controversy reignites Tongan mistrust of Miss Pacific Islands —...

Kalino Latu - 20/02/2026 0

Commentary - Fresh controversy at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant has reignited anger among Tongan supporters, who say the regional event continues to betray...

RNZN rescues two men adrift nearly 200km off Tonga

19/02/2026

Former Minister Vātau Hui reportedly sent to Hu‘atolitoli prison

18/02/2026

Tongan man in Australia accused of fatal stabbing during ‘random’ street...

18/02/2026

Tilila Siola’a, charged in US ponzi case, now promoting BG Wealth...

16/02/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Fresh judging controversy reignites Tongan mistrust of Miss Pacific Islands —...

Kalino Latu - 20/02/2026 0

Commentary - Fresh controversy at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant has reignited anger among Tongan supporters, who say the regional event continues to betray...