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QSC Committee denies claims of unpaid contractors amid centenary preparations

Kalino Latu - 21/02/2026

What is wastewater drug testing, the method Tonga’s Police Commissioner wants to use?

Kalino Latu - 21/02/2026

Family dispute leads to demolition of property in Tonga

Kalino Latu - 21/02/2026

Photos reveal dangerous state of disrepair inside Ngū Hospital in Vavaʻu

Kalino Latu - 20/02/2026

Remaining land from Hunga eruption continues to erode, new aerial survey finds

Kalino Latu - 20/02/2026

One man still missing as search continues after dramatic rescue of two Tongans at sea

Kaniva Staff - 20/02/2026

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

Kalino Latu - 20/02/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

UK weighs historic move to remove Andrew from royal line of succession

Kaniva Staff - 22/02/2026 0

The UK government is weighing the possibility of introducing legislation that would formally remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — formerly known as Prince Andrew — from...

Videos of teen NRL sensation Heamasi Makasini go viral in Tonga, drawing comparisons to Jonah Lomu

21/02/2026

Tonga Police issues urgent reminder on domestic violence as new survey reveals alarming levels of abuse

21/02/2026

Eleven arrested as Police dismantle dark web drug import network

21/02/2026

Cocaine detections surge in workplace drug tests across New Zealand

20/02/2026

National

One man still missing as search continues after dramatic rescue of two Tongans at sea

Kaniva Staff - 20/02/2026 0

A search operation remains underway for one man still missing at sea after two Tongans were rescued following more than ten days adrift about...

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

20/02/2026

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

20/02/2026

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

National

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

Kalino Latu - 18/02/2026 0

A Tongan man living in Australia has been charged with murder after an alleged random stabbing attack in Sydney’s west that left one man...

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

16/02/2026

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

14/02/2026

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

Around New Zealand & the World

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

Kaniva Staff - 18/02/2026 0

Nuku’alofa — The Supreme Court of Tonga has sentenced Pita Lolohea to a term of imprisonment for breaking into the Ministry of Internal Affairs,...

Brother of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu admits drug charges

17/02/2026

Dame Valerie Adams honoured with induction into New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

17/02/2026

One person dies following late‑night crash in West Auckland

17/02/2026

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

17/02/2026

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

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

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

29/08/2025

LATEST REVIEWS

QSC Committee denies claims of unpaid contractors amid centenary preparations

Kalino Latu - 21/02/2026 0

The Queen Sālote College (QSC) Committee has issued an official statement refuting recent allegations circulating on Facebook that contractors engaged in college projects have...

What is wastewater drug testing, the method Tonga’s Police Commissioner wants...

21/02/2026

Family dispute leads to demolition of property in Tonga

21/02/2026

Photos reveal dangerous state of disrepair inside Ngū Hospital in Vavaʻu

20/02/2026

Remaining land from Hunga eruption continues to erode, new aerial survey...

20/02/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

QSC Committee denies claims of unpaid contractors amid centenary preparations

Kalino Latu - 21/02/2026 0

The Queen Sālote College (QSC) Committee has issued an official statement refuting recent allegations circulating on Facebook that contractors engaged in college projects have...