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

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026

Police launch investigation into shooting incident at ‘Ananā

Kalino Latu - 18/03/2026

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

Kaniva Staff - 18/03/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 17/03/2026

Tributes flow for young Tongan girl killed in Auckland crash

Kaniva Staff - 17/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Tongan rising star Loko Pasifiki Tonga recovering after scary training accident

Kaniva Staff - 20/03/2026 0

Sydney — Tongan‑heritage NRL forward Loko Pasifiki Tonga has been released from hospital and cleared of major injury after a frightening training mishap that...

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

18/03/2026

Tongan pride as Anzelo Tuitavuki signs with Dragons RFC

18/03/2026

NZ temporarily cuts visitor visa fees for Pacific nationals, including Tongans

17/03/2026

Fiji and New Zealand tests clear ‘Eua water supply, Ministry lifts drinking ban

17/03/2026

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

National

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...

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

15/03/2026

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

15/03/2026

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

14/03/2026

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

13/03/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Police warn public not to approach dangerous fugitive as manhunt intensifies in South Auckland

Kaniva Staff - 16/03/2026 0

Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of Nigel Edwards who is wanted to arrest. The 41-year-old man is wanted in connection with a firearms...

Can a multivitamin slow the ageing process? Not really

15/03/2026

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

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

LATEST REVIEWS

Viral video of woman pleading for help prompts conduct investigation inside...

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026 0

Nuku‘alofa — The Tonga Police have issued a public apology and reaffirmed their commitment to professional standards following widespread concern triggered by a viral...

Tongan man convicted after threatening Czech Honorary Consul with death during...

19/03/2026

Vavaʻu fraudster’s car‑scheme fallout sends retiree back to work; strips mother...

19/03/2026

Police launch investigation into shooting incident at ‘Ananā

18/03/2026

NZ Commission probes scheme linked to BG Wealth Sharing amid warnings...

18/03/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Viral video of woman pleading for help prompts conduct investigation inside...

Kalino Latu - 19/03/2026 0

Nuku‘alofa — The Tonga Police have issued a public apology and reaffirmed their commitment to professional standards following widespread concern triggered by a viral...