WorldNZ to help Fiji as long as necessary - McCullyForeign Minister Murray McCully says NZ will do 'whatever we have to do' to assist cyclone-ravaged Fiji.17 Mar 06:15 AM
WorldHouses smashed, trees uprooted on Fijian island - reportA resident on the tiny Fijian island of Cikobia, thought to be amongst the worst-hit by Cyclone Tomas, tells of massive destruction.17 Mar 04:15 AM
WorldIslands count cost as Tomas moves offCyclone Tomas was last evening holding its category four status, with estimated average winds of 170km/h, and gusts of up to 270km/h16 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Few' deaths, 18,000 evacuated as Tomas smashes FijiOver 18,000 Fijians are in evacuation centres as Cyclone Tomas continues to slam its islands with rain and high winds. Officials say there have been more deaths.16 Mar 06:49 AM
New ZealandFiji's military govt threatens crackdown over curfewA state of disaster has been declared in cyclone-ravaged Fiji by its prime minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama.16 Mar 02:41 AM
WorldFiji storm 'fiercer than Katrina'A new group of Fijian islands are in the firing line of Cyclone Tomas' fury this morning.15 Mar 07:35 PM
WorldThousands flee Fiji cyclone, NZers urged to registerNew Zealanders in Fiji are being urged to register with the High Commission in Suva with a category four cyclone set to intensify overnight.15 Mar 05:47 AM
New ZealandNZ pledges $5.5m in aid for Cook Islands Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced a $5.5 million reconstruction package for Aitutaki following last month's cyclone.13 Mar 02:21 AM
WorldQueensland towns hit by 100-year river floodOnce-in-a-century flooding has caused hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage in southwest Queensland.07 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldQueensland reeling after record floodsOnce-in-a-century flooding has caused hundreds of millions of dollars damage in southwest Queensland,.07 Mar 03:04 AM
World Chile sacks official over tsunami alertThe head of Chile's oceanographic service has been sacked following the earthquake and tsunami that killed about 800 people last week.06 Mar 01:13 AM
New ZealandOne-metre waves from quake hit six NZ locationsSix locations around the country saw peak wave heights of more than a metre generated by last week's devastating earthquake near Chile.05 Mar 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Tracey Barnett:</i> Twitter isn't just the domain of the banalO Lord, smite those that post morning bowel movements or what yr dog 8 for breakfast on worldwide social media.04 Mar 03:00 PM