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A vehicle crash that damaged a power pole at Nukunuku has forced Tonga Power Limited to shut down electricity across several western Tongatapu communities...

Health Minister leads delegation to funeral of Nuku‘alofa boat tragedy victim

09/09/2026

Supreme Court orders PM’s Office to allow Tonga Chronicle, 88.1 FM journalists into press conferences

07/09/2026

American Idol winner Iam Tongi honours Tongan heritage at Hawaii wedding

07/09/2026

Unconfirmed reports claim several Tongans arrested at Salt Lake City airport amid expanding ICE crackdown

05/09/2026

National

Man in viral Tonga restraint video says his phone was stolen, apologises for ‘unlawful’ conduct

Kalino Latu - 05/09/2026 0

A man who identified himself as the apparent police officer shown restraining and punching another man in a video reported by Kaniva News has...

Senior prison officer and martial artist warns restraint technique in Tonga video could risk death

05/09/2026

PM says Attorney General’s Office has faced years of challenges following Chief Justice’s criticism of prosecutors

04/09/2026

His mission continues’: Heartfelt tributes for Elder Vave after tragic final homecoming

03/09/2026

Tributes flow for Vaiola Hospital nurse after reported death in boating incident

03/09/2026

Around New Zealand & the World

Jonah Lomu’s mother reveals she doesn’t see his sons: ‘I pray one day we can meet’

Kaniva Staff - 08/09/2026 0

By Indira Stewart, 1News In-depth Multimedia Reporter, and is republished with permissionAs fans here and overseas unite to watch the new doco about...

Tonga’s first fully Tongan-language degree undergoes accreditation evaluation

07/09/2026

Tonga Police arrest 54 drivers for drink-driving during weekend enforcement operation

07/09/2026

Labour and National polling collapsing – both under 30 percent

07/09/2026

Koloamatangi at centre of fiery clash as Leniu ignores referee six times

05/09/2026

PM accepted Hū Louifi proposal before Palace directed it not to proceed; office says leaked memo was not final

Kalino Latu - 30/08/2026 0

The Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed that Lord Fakafanua accepted a proposal for the Government to perform a Hū Louifi to the King before...

Queen Sālote’s ‘fisherman’s net’ marks 78 years of shaping Tongan church leaders

25/08/2026

Lord Afeaki back on bench after lawyers alleged ‘cronyism’ and conflict

24/08/2026

US-China diplomatic row erupts over alleged trafficking of Tongan women through arranged marriages

23/08/2026

Two Tongan men named over alleged roles in drug and money-laundering ring exposed by FBI sting

19/08/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Another vehicle crashes into power pole within days, overturns and forces...

Kalino Latu - 12/09/2026 0

A vehicle accident has damaged a high-voltage power pole in Tongatapu, forcing Tonga Power Limited (TPL) to schedule an emergency electricity outage affecting parts...

Twenty-five years after 9/11: How the attacks reshaped Tonga’s laws and...

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Tongans among Pacific overstayers offered pathway to stay as NZ First...

11/09/2026

Tonga team to miss 40th anniversary amid Mate Ma‘a Tonga dispute

11/09/2026

Man jailed for killing Tongan man in fatal Ōtāhuhu boarding house...

10/09/2026

LATEST REVIEWS

Another vehicle crashes into power pole within days, overturns and forces...

Kalino Latu - 12/09/2026 0

A vehicle accident has damaged a high-voltage power pole in Tongatapu, forcing Tonga Power Limited (TPL) to schedule an emergency electricity outage affecting parts...