NZ doctor appeals to Indonesian authorities to return his impounded helicopter so he can help earthquake victims in Padang.

Scenes of panic are reported in Vanuatu after several earthquakes sparked a tsunami warning.

Civil Defence says a tsunami threat remains in place for NZ despite the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre cancelling its warning.

Radio announcer Epati Tamati may have saved hundreds of lives by not budging from his waterfront studio when the Samoan earthquake struck.

Salamasina Ale Taufua should be dead. She has bruises, deep cuts and welts on her body.