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Tongan police lieutenant arrested in Maui over alleged corruption and protection of drug traffickers

Kalino Latu - 12/08/2026

Millions in Fangaʻuta bridge penalties mount as PM reveals more land issues delaying construction

Kalino Latu - 12/08/2026

Princess Angelika, PM Fakafanua honour Taumalolo’s 300-game milestone in Townsville

Kalino Latu - 28/06/2026

Online fundraising drive for Tongan women in China raises questions as authorities investigate

Kalino Latu - 27/06/2026

Chinese Embassy says no evidence of human trafficking in response to viral livestream allegations

Kalino Latu - 25/06/2026

Fātumu road rage gunman jailed after firing shots at family with children in car

Kalino Latu - 25/06/2026

Police escort woman away after kissing Princess Pilolevu during new church celebration performance

Kalino Latu - 24/06/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Detention of a 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea’s Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call for the Release of Chairman Lee Man-hee

Kaniva Staff - 16/07/2026 0

Sponsored Concerns Raised at European Academy of Religion’s International Conference Held in Rome—Strong Appeals Over Violation of International Law European scholars of religion are making strong...

Detained at 95: South Korea’s Prosecution of a Religious Leader Draws International Alarm

07/07/2026

Viral livestream alleges Tongan women forced into marriage in China

24/06/2026

Fātumu road rage gunman found guilty after threatening family with children in car

24/06/2026

Left bloc leads in latest poll despite Labour slump

24/06/2026

National

Fātumu road rage gunman jailed after firing shots at family with children in car

Kalino Latu - 25/06/2026 0

A Fātumu man has been jailed after the Supreme Court ruled that he deliberately pursued a family's vehicle, assaulted a woman and fired two...

Police escort woman away after kissing Princess Pilolevu during new church celebration performance

24/06/2026

Prince Ata fights back tears as Tonga marks 200 years of Christianity

23/06/2026

As cybercrime surges, new regional fund could help Tonga bolster cyber security

23/06/2026

Parliament approves Tonga’s $949.4 million budget for 2026/27

23/06/2026

National

Tongan man convicted of raping teenage relative loses deportation appeal in New Zealand

Kalino Latu - 22/06/2026 0

A Tongan man convicted of raping a 13-year-old female relative has failed in his bid to avoid deportation from New Zealand after the Immigration...

Missing child found safe at home, police thank public

22/06/2026

Land row stalls Tonga’s biggest bridge; Penalty bill set to hit $14 million

22/06/2026

More suspected drug packages wash ashore on Vava’u beaches

21/06/2026

Tongan produce shipment spoils in US, sparks sympathy, raises handling questions

21/06/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Customs uncover 100kg cocaine worth $35m hidden in Tauranga container

Kaniva Staff - 11/06/2026 0

By RNZ Customs officers have seized an estimated 100kg of cocaine worth up to $35 million after it was discovered hidden inside a shipping container...

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, residents told to stay off beaches as swells up to 10.5m forecast in Wellington

08/06/2026

US Defense Department classifies LDS Church separately from Christian denominations

07/06/2026

‘Shook the house’: Eight injured in Wellington train derailment

07/06/2026

‘It happened so fast’: Driver reacts after West Auckland crash

06/06/2026

Pentagon revises religious codes, reclassifies LDS after backlash

Kaniva Staff - 09/06/2026 0

The United States Department of Defence has revised its religious affiliation policy following backlash from lawmakers and faith leaders, issuing an updated framework that...

From Martyrs’ blood to ‘Tree of Life’: Tonga marks 200 years of christianity

04/06/2026

MP Piukala faces interference with justice charge revealed, could be jailed up to five years if convicted

25/05/2026

Tonga National University to explore when lotu helps — and when it harms

24/05/2026

BG Wealth investors warned against paying more as authorities flag new ‘HQIEX’ platform

22/05/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Tongan police lieutenant arrested in Maui over alleged corruption and protection...

Kalino Latu - 12/08/2026 0

A Tongan police lieutenant in Maui, Hawai‘i, has been arrested and charged by US federal authorities over allegations he used his position for personal...

Millions in Fangaʻuta bridge penalties mount as PM reveals more land...

12/08/2026

Princess Angelika, PM Fakafanua honour Taumalolo’s 300-game milestone in Townsville

28/06/2026

Online fundraising drive for Tongan women in China raises questions as...

27/06/2026

Chinese Embassy says no evidence of human trafficking in response to...

25/06/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Tongan police lieutenant arrested in Maui over alleged corruption and protection...

Kalino Latu - 12/08/2026 0

A Tongan police lieutenant in Maui, Hawai‘i, has been arrested and charged by US federal authorities over allegations he used his position for personal...