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Tonga declares dengue fever outbreak with 28 confirmed cases

Kalino Latu - 22/04/2026

Power outages disrupt civil registry services amid public anger over blackouts

Kalino Latu - 22/04/2026

Endless blackouts push public to breaking point, PM Fakafanua urged to act

Kalino Latu - 22/04/2026

Concerns over work procedures behind resignation of three ACC investigators in Tonga: Reports

Kalino Latu - 21/04/2026

U.S. arrests suspect named Shamim Mafi; no links to Tonga confirmed

Kalino Latu - 21/04/2026

Complaint‑driven Washington probe cites BG Wealth’s ‘false SEC and Colorado licences’ as Tongans press ahead

Kalino Latu - 21/04/2026

Tonga Power issues apology as long‑standing power outages continue to disrupt supply

Kaniva Staff - 20/04/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Family of woman and children killed in Hastings homicide say they are ‘devastated’

Kaniva Staff - 22/04/2026 0

By Sam Sherwood, National Crime Correspondent, rnz and is repbulished with permission The family of a woman, baby and toddler killed in Hastings say they are "heartbroken...

Inland Revenue contacts crypto investors over unpaid tax

21/04/2026

Luxon survives caucus vote after poor poll showing

21/04/2026

Call centre launched as Ministry of Lands moves to improve public communication

21/04/2026

Horse meat pies back on the menu at Auckland bakery

20/04/2026

National

Complaint‑driven Washington probe cites BG Wealth’s ‘false SEC and Colorado licences’ as Tongans press ahead

Kalino Latu - 21/04/2026 0

A Washington State regulatory investigation into the BG Wealth Sharing scheme is the latest development to heighten debate within the Tongan online community, following...

Tonga Power issues apology as long‑standing power outages continue to disrupt supply

20/04/2026

Doctor warns of rising falls from vehicles due to unsafe stackable chair use in pick‑ups

20/04/2026

Suspected pyramid scheme investigated in NZ after appearing on Tongan social media

19/04/2026

Tongan man dies after group fight at California school, laid to rest

19/04/2026

National

Tonga moves to cut land allotments from 30 to 15 poles, backing multi-storey buildings

Kalino Latu - 18/04/2026 0

Nukuʻalofa — Tonga’s long‑standing land controversies have entered a new phase following an announcement by the Minister for Lands, Taniela Fusimālohi, who has outlined...

Tonga central bank warns public of rise in Romance Scams exploiting vulnerable communities

18/04/2026

Attorney General appeals for mother after baby placed in court care

18/04/2026

Judge calls doctor after questioning Minister’s medical certificate in electoral bribery hearing; Sika testifies from home

10/04/2026

Tongan candidate who exposed fraud leads preliminary Papatoetoe by-election results

10/04/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Is Anzac Day Saturday or Monday? And what about shops, surcharges and pay?

Kaniva Staff - 20/04/2026 0

By Emma Hildesley, Digital Report, Inews and is republished with permission The national day of remembrance held annually on April 25 will look a little...

Poll result: National falls in favour, coalition count lower than left bloc

19/04/2026

Huni outpoints Clarke in tense heavyweight showdown

12/04/2026

‘Later on is too late’: NEMA warns NZ ahead of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu

10/04/2026

‘Eua communities meet contractor behind Nāfanua Harbour upgrade

08/04/2026

Samoan lawyer in Miss Pacific Islands pageant Tonga dispute suspended in undisclosed case

Kalino Latu - 29/03/2026 0

The lawyer whose actions contributed to turmoil at the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant is now facing professional sanctions in what appears to be...

Tilila Siola’a Walker’s ponzi scheme trial set for March 2027, U.S. prosecutors confirm

20/02/2026

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

LATEST REVIEWS

Tonga declares dengue fever outbreak with 28 confirmed cases

Kalino Latu - 22/04/2026 0

The Ministry of Health has officially declared a Dengue Fever outbreak in Tonga, following a rise in confirmed cases across several island groups. In a...

Power outages disrupt civil registry services amid public anger over blackouts

22/04/2026

Endless blackouts push public to breaking point, PM Fakafanua urged to...

22/04/2026

Concerns over work procedures behind resignation of three ACC investigators in...

21/04/2026

U.S. arrests suspect named Shamim Mafi; no links to Tonga confirmed

21/04/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Tonga declares dengue fever outbreak with 28 confirmed cases

Kalino Latu - 22/04/2026 0

The Ministry of Health has officially declared a Dengue Fever outbreak in Tonga, following a rise in confirmed cases across several island groups. In a...