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Missiles hit near Tongan Embassy as Israel says Khamenei is dead and Iran insists he is safe

Kalino Latu - 01/03/2026

Tonga issues urgent alert amid escalating US–Israel military offensive on Iran

Kaniva Staff - 01/03/2026

FBI urges action as ‘Polygirl’ complaints rise; Tongi Tupe victim call still open

Kalino Latu - 01/03/2026

BG scheme promoters defy ban and 2022 Supreme Court warning with new push into Tonga

Kalino Latu - 27/02/2026

Tropical depression upgraded to Cyclone Urmil as system tracks west of Tonga

Kaniva Staff - 27/02/2026

Tongatapu man charged in connection with death of 85‑year‑old; drugs and firearms seized

Kaniva Staff - 27/02/2026

Grave removals at Māhina as new Fanga‘uta bridge construction pushes forward

Kalino Latu - 26/02/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Elderly Tongan tenant wins $5000 after Kāinga Ora failed to act on machete threats

Kaniva Staff - 01/03/2026 0

Auckland, NZ - An elderly Tongan woman who says she lived in “constant fear” of her neighbours, including facing machete threats and an alleged...

Two alleged Tongan Crip Gang members indicted after deadly Salt Lake church shooting

28/02/2026

Israel launches ‘pre‑emptive strike on Iran, says Defence Minister Katz

28/02/2026

Edwin Fidel Che Liava‘a appointed new chief executive officer of Tonga Post Limited

26/02/2026

Strong wind warning issued for Tongatapu and ‘Eua coastal waters

26/02/2026

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Tongatapu man charged in connection with death of 85‑year‑old; drugs and firearms seized

Kaniva Staff - 27/02/2026 0

A 35‑year‑old man from Ha‘asini is in police custody after being charged in connection with the death of an 85‑year‑old man reported in December...

Grave removals at Māhina as new Fanga‘uta bridge construction pushes forward

26/02/2026

Two‑year‑old Ta‘e‘iloa granted visitor visa after media backlash over alleged medical ‘misdiagnosis’

26/02/2026

Huge plume of smoke rises over Nuku‘alofa, days after church office blaze

25/02/2026

PM’s Office staff member arrested in connection with alleged drug offences

25/02/2026

National

Arrest warrant issued for ‘Ofa Siasau after failure to repay victim of Tongitupe scam

Kalino Latu - 25/02/2026 0

A New Zealand tribunal has issued an immediate warrant to arrest 'Ofa Siasau after she failed to appear at a Financial Assessment Hearing on...

Alleged killer of Tongan bus stabbing victim identified as Adrian Soane Patita Pani

24/02/2026

Social media clash erupts over new alleged investment scheme targeting Tongan diaspora

24/02/2026

Vava’u whale photo ‘Māhina’ crowned World Nature Photo of the Year

24/02/2026

Commerce Commission seeks victims of alleged Tongan loan shark for possible compensation

23/02/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Jacinda Ardern relocates to Australia with her family

Kaniva Staff - 26/02/2026 0

Former New Zealand prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has moved to Australia with her family, her office has confirmed. The move follows months of...

Gov’t rushes to pass new powers allowing ID checks on suspected overstayers before November election

26/02/2026

Tonga Police suspend search for missing man at sea after no new leads

24/02/2026

Moana Pasifika’s Tonga Match Moved After Funding Shortfall

24/02/2026

Police seek public assistance to locate wanted man Tevita Lasa

24/02/2026

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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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Missiles hit near Tongan Embassy as Israel says Khamenei is dead...

Kalino Latu - 01/03/2026 0

Missile debris has fallen near the location of the Tongan Embassy in Abu Dhabi as Iran and the wider Gulf reeled from retaliatory strikes,...

Tonga issues urgent alert amid escalating US–Israel military offensive on Iran

01/03/2026

FBI urges action as ‘Polygirl’ complaints rise; Tongi Tupe victim call...

01/03/2026

BG scheme promoters defy ban and 2022 Supreme Court warning with...

27/02/2026

Tropical depression upgraded to Cyclone Urmil as system tracks west of...

27/02/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Missiles hit near Tongan Embassy as Israel says Khamenei is dead...

Kalino Latu - 01/03/2026 0

Missile debris has fallen near the location of the Tongan Embassy in Abu Dhabi as Iran and the wider Gulf reeled from retaliatory strikes,...

Tonga issues urgent alert amid escalating US–Israel military offensive on Iran

01/03/2026

FBI urges action as ‘Polygirl’ complaints rise; Tongi Tupe victim call...

01/03/2026

BG scheme promoters defy ban and 2022 Supreme Court warning with...

27/02/2026

Tropical depression upgraded to Cyclone Urmil as system tracks west of...

27/02/2026

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Elderly Tongan tenant wins $5000 after Kāinga Ora failed to act...

01/03/2026

Two alleged Tongan Crip Gang members indicted after deadly Salt Lake...

28/02/2026

Israel launches ‘pre‑emptive strike on Iran, says Defence Minister Katz

28/02/2026

Edwin Fidel Che Liava‘a appointed new chief executive officer of Tonga...

26/02/2026

Strong wind warning issued for Tongatapu and ‘Eua coastal waters

26/02/2026

Tonga issues urgent warningas Influenza B cases spike

26/02/2026

Grave removals at Māhina as new Fanga‘uta bridge construction pushes forward

A Tongan cemetery is being urgently dug up to clear the way for a new access road to the long‑awaited Fanga‘uta bridge, Radio and Television...

Former ‘Īkale Tahi half‑back Manu Vunipola has died

Former ʻīkale Tahi half‑back Manu Vunipola, uncle of England international players Mako and Billy Vunipola, has died. Details surrounding his death remain unknown. Manu, 59, was...

National

Tonga issues urgent alert amid escalating US–Israel military offensive on Iran

Tonga has issued a public alert urging all Tongan...

National

FBI urges action as ‘Polygirl’ complaints rise; Tongi Tupe victim call still open

As more Tongans across the United States and the...

National

BG scheme promoters defy ban and 2022 Supreme Court warning with new push into Tonga

Promoters of the outlawed BG Wealth Sharing scheme have...

National

Tropical depression upgraded to Cyclone Urmil as system tracks west of Tonga

The Tonga Meteorological Service has confirmed that Tropical Depression...

National

Tonga issues urgent alert amid escalating US–Israel military offensive on Iran

Tonga has issued a public alert urging all Tongan...

National

FBI urges action as ‘Polygirl’ complaints rise; Tongi Tupe victim call still open

As more Tongans across the United States and the...

Around New Zealand & the World

Elderly Tongan tenant wins $5000 after Kāinga Ora failed to act on machete threats

Auckland, NZ - An elderly Tongan woman who says...

Around New Zealand & the World

Two alleged Tongan Crip Gang members indicted after deadly Salt Lake church shooting

Utah, US - Two men alleged to be members...