New ZealandCovid case in Raro a visitor from NZ, 'silent transmission' now likelyThe person spent eight days in Rarotonga, visited several places, including a nightclub.13 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandAir NZ from Covid-free Cook Islands named as location of interestThe island paradise is yet to have a community case of Covid-19.12 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandPasifika Festival cancelled, PolyFest scaled back as Covid cases surgeAuckland's largest Pacific festivals are being cancelled or scaled back next month.11 Feb 02:17 AM
TravelThis country beat New Zealand as 'most beautiful in the world'Do you think this popular holiday destination beats New Zealand's beaches and mountains?10 Feb 11:03 PM
New ZealandHot humid weather here for days: Remnants of cyclone set to impact NZThe muggy weather won't peak until Saturday.09 Feb 05:33 PM
TravelHotel solves airport's most annoying problemFancy waiting for your flight while sunbathing beside a pool? At this hotel, you can.03 Feb 04:00 AM
TravelTravel deals of the week: The hotel stay to buy your ValentineFancy a mystery upgrade for Valentine's Day? Try your luck with this week's travel deals.03 Feb 12:46 AM
WorldTonga to enter lockdown after recording two Covid casesThis comes just a few weeks after the pacific nation suffered an eruption and tsunami.01 Feb 09:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApple-picking begins early for Hawke's Bay group with new varietyThe apple-picking season has started early for some growers.30 Jan 11:41 PM
World'Stand Together': Tonga's King calls for unity to rebuildWhere there's a will, there's a way, the King said.28 Jan 09:04 PM
WorldCovid hits one of the last uninfected places on the planetKiribati was among the last places in the world to have avoided any virus outbreaks.28 Jan 06:11 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 ZealandBubble trouble: Bad weather forces Air NZ flight to Rarotonga to turn backUnlucky passengers on way back to NZ, eight days after long-closed travel bubble opened.22 Jan 02:30 AM
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 ZealandElon Musk responds to National MP's appeal for help on TongaSpaceX and Tesla CEO has offered to help Tonga, but says it will be difficult.21 Jan 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Didn't have the energy to scream': The woman who tried to stop 'Aquaman' getting swept awayElisiva Taimikovi lost "Aquaman's" hand, then was pummelled by waves. But she's safe.21 Jan 02:23 AM
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
WorldTongan port being checked for arrival of suppliesShipping channels and wharves at the main port assessed before supply drop.20 Jan 05:11 PM
New ZealandAir Force Hercules lands in Tonga after runway cleared of ash by hand'There was a mammoth effort by His Majesty's armed forces to clear that runway.'20 Jan 04:17 AM
World'Years-long damage': Scientists warn unprecedented environment in TongaVolcanic explosion could harm Tonga's environment for years to come.19 Jan 10:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Expect Tonga to rebuildOPINION: Our editorial on the recovery from the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai.19 Jan 04:00 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
TravelCook Islands to be child-free until MarchFully-vaccinated children will be able to travel to the Cook Islands as early as March 14.18 Jan 10:23 PM
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
BusinessKiwi vanilla beans brand aims to raise $100K to support workers in TongaCompany aims to raise funds by Friday.18 Jan 04:30 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
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
WorldWatch: Volcanic ash rains on Tonga after eruptionFootage of ash raining from the skies as Tongans are told to take shelter.17 Jan 05:23 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 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 Zealand'Getting back critical information': NZ Orion due to arrive in TongaPrime Minister says New Zealand is ready to help the people of Tonga.16 Jan 11:57 PM
TravelSydney woman's holiday goes from tropical to tragic after catching CovidOne woman got more than she bargained for during a long-awaited holiday.16 Jan 07:46 PM
