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We quoted preliminary report on Saab crash accurately; Ministry comments are misleading

Kalino Latu and Philip Cass - 18/04/2024

Concerned citizens call for resignations after release of preliminary report on Saab crash

Globe trotting: Tonga Lands Minister holds meetings in NZ in wake of refusal to reveal travelling costs citing ‘confidentiality’

Businessman jailed for smuggling ‘Tongan chop’ tobacco, tax evasion

Trio arrested with TOP$16million worth of meth seized in two raids in Tonga

Around New Zealand & the World

Iran fires air defence batteries in provinces, explosions heard

Kaniva Staff - 19/04/2024 0

By 1news.co.nz and is republished with permission Iran fired air defence batteries early Friday after reports of explosions near a major airbase at the...

Two bodies found at rural Auckland property

18/04/2024

Woman in US gets 50 years for cutting child from victim’s womb

17/04/2024

Trusted Blenheim gym coach jailed 15 years for sex offending against young girls

17/04/2024

Sydney is rocked by another stabbing rampage with a priest and worshippers attacked at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley

15/04/2024

National

Outrage as PM welcomes Chinese policing role in Tonga during Pacific Leaders’ Forum

Kalino Latu - 09/04/2024 0

Tongan social media has lit up with outrage after Prime Minister Hu‘akavameiliku said he saw no problem with China offering to police the Pacific...

Gov’ts legal battle against Secretary mirrors long dispute with king over Ministry of Foreign Affairs

09/04/2024

Passenger minibus stuck in ocean at Tongatapu beach removed

07/04/2024

PM Hu‘akavameiliku plays down US, Australia’s “no role” warning for China policing in Pacific Islands

07/04/2024

Lulutai crash investigation releases preliminary report, says flight data recorder not working

06/04/2024

National

Y12 plane mechanical failure causes aircraft chaos, Lulutai calls on Australia to assist Saab 340 crash investigation

Kaniva Staff - 05/04/2024 0

The Lulutai Y12 aircraft breaks down shortly after landing this afternoon at Fua‘amotu Domestic Terminal, a reliable source allegedly told Kaniva News. The Twin...

PM announces minor reshuffle, resignations as ‘Utoikamanu moves to Communication

04/04/2024

Police investigating after Lātū’s body found; family launch GoFundMe to get body back home

29/03/2024

Re-trial of Lavulavus will continue after investigation into status of evidence concludes

27/03/2024

EDITORIAL: Tongans have been left in the dark and the country is in danger of stumbling back into the dark ages

27/03/2024

Auditor General says no acceptable evidence for government’s ownership of Lulutai airlines was available; Former Finance Minister demands investigation

Kalino Latu - 28/02/2024 0

Tonga’s Auditor General, Sefita Tangi, says that documents submitted by the government as proof of its ownership of Lulutai airlines were not what was...

Openness, transparency and new thinking are the only way forward for Tonga’s air services

18/01/2024

MV Niuvākai stalled repeatedly during sailing test, but government still bought it for over $1 million, claims first mate

29/12/2023

Some Tongans are unaware of Christmas Day and Good Friday business suspension law : we publish it here for you

28/12/2023

Government shows double standard when it addresses nurses’ pay rise proposal strike

20/12/2023

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