TalanoaTonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption: What a Kiwi volcanologist discoveredWhat we know about the Tongan volcano eruption and tsunami four months on.15 May 11:35 PM
WorldTornado strikes Kansas schoolSurveillance footage shows the moment a tornado struck Prairie Creek Elementary School in Kansas. Video / AP Watch06 May 10:38 PM
New Zealand'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari caseWorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.03 May 10:44 PM
WorldNational state of disaster: $100m for victims of Durban flooding; 448 deadNearly 4000 homes have been destroyed and more than 40,000 people displaced.19 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandQuick-rise flooding at Mark Warren's Central Hawke's Bay rural propertyQuick-rise flooding at Mark Warren's Central Hawke's Bay rural property. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Apr 06:19 AM
New ZealandNZ medical team to provide mental health support in TongaEight NZ medical profs have left for Tonga to help with trauma in tsunami aftermath.30 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandFocus: WeatherWatch head forecaster on wild weatherWeatherWatch head forecaster Phillip Duncan on wild weather. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Mar 09:41 PM
WorldThousands evacuate in worst Australian floods in a decadeTorrential rainfall has drowned parts of Queensland and NSW.01 Mar 05:57 PM
New ZealandGovernment unlocks $200k for flood-hit farmers after wettest February on recordDamien O'Connor said he'll closely watch Cyclone Dovi to see if more funding is needed.12 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandMandatory evacuation in place for parts of WestportMayor Jamie Cleine issues a mandatory evacuation for parts of Westport. Video / Civil DefenceWatch10 Feb 02:28 AM
WorldRebuilding post-eruption Tonga: 4 key lessons from FijiTonga suffered major infrastructure damage after the massive undersea eruption.06 Feb 12:51 AM
WorldGlobal aid effort under way as big forces help tiny TongaThe HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.22 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandShockwave of Tongan eruption recorded in Tauranga HarbourEvidence of tsunami waves was also recorded in the Bay.21 Jan 09:20 PM
WorldNomuka family in NZ say home in Tonga likely unliveableThe volcano eruption and tsunami caused extensive damage to the island.21 Jan 08:51 PM
New ZealandQueues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for TongaThe aid is from a trust set up for the purpose of disaster relief in the Pacific.21 Jan 12:39 AM
New ZealandRNZAF Hercules aid flight is due to arrive in Tonga in a few hoursAn aid flight from New Zealand is due to touch down in Tonga later this afternoon.20 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandShocking new photos reveal Tonga's tragedyPhotos from Tonga show thick layers of ash covering the streets, as locals get to work.19 Jan 07:22 PM
New ZealandTonga approves arrival of two NZ navy vessels with suppliesHMNZS Wellington and HMNZS Aotearoa expected to arrive in Tonga by Friday.19 Jan 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Unprecedented disaster': 15m waves, three deaths confirmed in Tonga tsunamiMore help is on its way to Tonga, as officials reveal the scale of devastation.18 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandCovered in ash: New images from Air Force flight to TongaPeeni Henare confirmed the two reported deaths are a Tongan and British national.18 Jan 04:53 AM
New ZealandBefore and after: Satellite images reveal extent of damage in TongaOne image includes Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, which has disappeared after the eruption.18 Jan 03:42 AM
PoliticsTonga eruption: Water major priority, damage still unknownSir Michael Jones: 'We all feel the pain of another family member'.18 Jan 01:06 AM
New ZealandRNZAF Hercules aid flight to Tonga delayed due to ash on runway'An air drop option was considered, but was not the preference of the Tongan authorities.'17 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandSignificant damage reported along Tonga's west coastThe reconnaissance flight sent to assess damage in Tonga has returned.17 Jan 08:03 AM
New ZealandTongans in NZ anxiously await news from home: 'It's painful, you just feel hopeless'Tongans in New Zealand have been praying for their Pacific Island families.17 Jan 07:31 AM
World'Excruciating' wait for family of British aid worker missing in TongaHer distraught brother says he doesn't 'think this is going to have a happy ending'.17 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandTonga eruption and tsunami: Fijian Government warns of acid rainNema said strong and unusual currents are expected to continue.17 Jan 03:32 AM
New ZealandFrom Italy to Invercargill - why the Tongan explosion was heard around the worldAuckland, Wellington, Invercargill, London?16 Jan 05:11 AM
World'Rocks fell like rain': Witness describes escape from eruption falloutMan said rocks showered around them while they drove to safety.16 Jan 03:18 AM
WorldTongan Olympian hasn't heard from family since volcanic eruption, tsunamiTokyo flagbearer's father is governor in Ha'apai - which has been cut off since disaster.16 Jan 01:56 AM
WorldFirst pics of damage as Tongan residents warned air toxic, water contaminatedIslands face massive clean-up after blast that sent ash, steam and gas 20km into air.16 Jan 12:08 AM
New ZealandCyclone blast: 'Very intense system', giant waves set to hit NZThe cyclone could bring 8m swells, storm force winds and coastal inundation.13 Jan 05:29 PM
New ZealandUS lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new detailsThe 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.07 Jan 04:00 PM
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