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'Big concern': Tongan journalist threatened at gunpoint after gang-related report
3 hours ago

'Big concern': Tongan journalist threatened at gunpoint after gang-related report

Public Broadcaster RNZ |
Owner: New Zealand Government

RNZ

Public Broadcaster
Owned By New Zealand Government
Year Founded 1995
Website www.rnz.co.nz
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country New Zealand

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May. 4, 2026

Prime Minister Tuilaepa meets ADB President

Neutral Samoa Observer |
Owner: Samoa Observer Ltd

Samoa Observer

Neutral
Owned By Samoa Observer Ltd (Malifa Family Editor & Publisher)
Year Founded 1978
Website https://www.samoaobserver.ws/
Domain Registration Year 2000
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Samoa, Apia
Owner Country Samoa

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Journalist threatened at gunpoint after radio report on Comanchero-linked figure in Tonga
May. 4, 2026

Journalist threatened at gunpoint after radio report on Comanchero-linked figure in Tonga

Neutral Kaniva Tonga |
Owner: Kalino Latu

Kaniva Tonga

Neutral
Owned By Kalino Latu
Year Founded 2009
Website https://www.kanivatonga.nz/
Domain Registration Year 2016
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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Tonga’s media freedom squeezed as watchdog role meets political pressure
May. 2, 2026

Tonga’s media freedom squeezed as watchdog role meets political pressure

Neutral Kaniva Tonga |
Owner: Kalino Latu

Kaniva Tonga

Neutral
Owned By Kalino Latu
Year Founded 2009
Website https://www.kanivatonga.nz/
Domain Registration Year 2016
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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Tourism powers Matabeleland North economy: Minister Moyo
May. 2, 2026

Tourism powers Matabeleland North economy: Minister Moyo

Gov't Propaganda The Sunday News |
Owner: Zimbabwean Government

The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)

Gov't Propaganda
Owned By Zimbabwean Government through Zimbabwe Mass Media Trust & Zimpapers
Year Founded 1935
Website www.sundaymail.co.zw
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Zimbabwe, Harare
Owner Country Zimbabwe

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Tonga Power challenges $58m claim, stands by $20.47m as royal lease remains in limbo
May. 1, 2026

Tonga Power challenges $58m claim, stands by $20.47m as royal lease remains in limbo

Neutral Kaniva Tonga |
Owner: Kalino Latu

Kaniva Tonga

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Owned By Kalino Latu
Year Founded 2009
Website https://www.kanivatonga.nz/
Domain Registration Year 2016
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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China accused of using diplomatic theft to freeze Australia out in Pacific
3 hours ago

China accused of using diplomatic theft to freeze Australia out in Pacific

Neutral The Sydney Morning Herald |
Owner: Nine Entertainment

The Sydney Morning Herald

Neutral
Owned By Nine Entertainment (Mike Sneesby, CEO)
Year Founded 1981
Website www.smh.com.au
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Australia, Sydney
Owner Country Australia

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‘Our home, our lead’: Pacific nations push for historic security treaty
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‘Our home, our lead’: Pacific nations push for historic security treaty

Public Broadcaster Pacific Media Network |
Owner: New Zealand Government

Pacific Media Network

Public Broadcaster
Owned By New Zealand Government through National Pacific Radio Trust Inc.
Year Founded 2002
Website https://pmn.co.nz/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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Japan Unveils Indo-Pacific Strategy Focused on Supply Chain Security
3 hours ago

Japan Unveils Indo-Pacific Strategy Focused on Supply Chain Security

Indeterminate MENAFN |
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh

MENAFN

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Owned By Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh through Al Bawaba
Year Founded 2000
Website https://menafn.com
Domain Registration Year 2000
Access Type open
Publication Location Jordan, Amman
Owner Country Jordan

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Japan Prioritizes Supply Chain Resilience in New Indo-Pacific Policy
2 hours ago

Japan Prioritizes Supply Chain Resilience in New Indo-Pacific Policy

Indeterminate MENAFN |
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh

MENAFN

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Owned By Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh through Al Bawaba
Year Founded 2000
Website https://menafn.com
Domain Registration Year 2000
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Publication Location Jordan, Amman
Owner Country Jordan

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Japan Unveils Updated Indo-Pacific Strategy
2 hours ago

Japan Unveils Updated Indo-Pacific Strategy

Indeterminate MENAFN |
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh

MENAFN

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Owned By Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh through Al Bawaba
Year Founded 2000
Website https://menafn.com
Domain Registration Year 2000
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Publication Location Jordan, Amman
Owner Country Jordan

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May. 1, 2026

ZAMBIA’S NEXT PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TONGA PAYS K100,0000 NOMINATION FEE

Indeterminate Zambian Observer |
Owner: Non-Transparent

Zambian Observer

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Owned By Non-Transparent
Year Founded 2016
Website zambianobserver.com
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Zambia,

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General Elections 2026: John Tamihere on the future of Te Pāti Māori
May. 1, 2026

General Elections 2026: John Tamihere on the future of Te Pāti Māori

Center-left Te Ao Maori News |
Owner: New Zealand Government & Te Putahi Paoho

Te Ao Maori News

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Owned By New Zealand Government & Te Putahi Paoho through Whakaata Māori Platforms
Year Founded 2004
Website www.teaonews.co.nz
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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First look at Tonga’s new Parliament building takes shape
Apr. 30, 2026

First look at Tonga’s new Parliament building takes shape

Neutral Kaniva Tonga |
Owner: Kalino Latu

Kaniva Tonga

Neutral
Owned By Kalino Latu
Year Founded 2009
Website https://www.kanivatonga.nz/
Domain Registration Year 2016
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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Apr. 30, 2026

Fiji Parliament ratified PRF in uninanimous vote, pushes debt free-climate funding

Neutral Pacific News Service |
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd

Pacific News Service

Neutral
Owned By The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd (Kora Nou President)
Year Founded 2014
Website https://pina.com.fj/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Fiji, Suva
Owner Country Fiji

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New leadership appointed to Tonga electoral commission
Apr. 30, 2026

New leadership appointed to Tonga electoral commission

Neutral Kaniva Tonga |
Owner: Kalino Latu

Kaniva Tonga

Neutral
Owned By Kalino Latu
Year Founded 2009
Website https://www.kanivatonga.nz/
Domain Registration Year 2016
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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Shaping a Peaceful Pacific: PFF Marks World Press Freedom Day and Announces New Chair
2 hours ago

Shaping a Peaceful Pacific: PFF Marks World Press Freedom Day and Announces New Chair

Indeterminate Island Times |
Owner: Islandtimes Palau

Island Times

Indeterminate
Owned By Islandtimes Palau (Leilani Reklai Publisher & Editor)
Year Founded 2005
Website islandtimes.org
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Palau, Koror
Owner Country Palau

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Locked up 24 hours ‘for Carrying Books’: Man denied entry to New Zealand removed to Fiji instead of Tonga
Apr. 30, 2026

Locked up 24 hours ‘for Carrying Books’: Man denied entry to New Zealand removed to Fiji instead of Tonga

Neutral Kaniva Tonga |
Owner: Kalino Latu

Kaniva Tonga

Neutral
Owned By Kalino Latu
Year Founded 2009
Website https://www.kanivatonga.nz/
Domain Registration Year 2016
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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Apr. 29, 2026

‘It really woke parliament up’: King of Tonga criticises government handling of drugs crisis

Neutral Pacific News Service |
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd

Pacific News Service

Neutral
Owned By The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd (Kora Nou President)
Year Founded 2014
Website https://pina.com.fj/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Fiji, Suva
Owner Country Fiji

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Police dismiss Tonga Felafoaki claim of 300kg drug seizure in Vavaʻu as false
Apr. 29, 2026

Police dismiss Tonga Felafoaki claim of 300kg drug seizure in Vavaʻu as false

Neutral Kaniva Tonga |
Owner: Kalino Latu

Kaniva Tonga

Neutral
Owned By Kalino Latu
Year Founded 2009
Website https://www.kanivatonga.nz/
Domain Registration Year 2016
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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