New ZealandNZ aid on the way to SamoaA team of Army medics is flying to Samoa to join a civilian medical team that left NZ late last night as the death toll from the tsunami rises.30 Sep 03:00 PM
New ZealandLatest updates: Tsunami disasterRead here for the latest news following the Samoan earthquake and tsunami.30 Sep 01:55 PM
New ZealandNine NZers injured in Samoan tsunami - one deadNine New Zealanders are now confirmed injured, and one dead, in today's Samoan tsunami.30 Sep 08:28 AM
WorldEntire villages wiped out as death toll climbsHorror stories are emerging in the aftermath of today's 8.3 magnitude quake and tsunami in Samoa.30 Sep 05:55 AM
New ZealandOne NZer dead, more 'likely' in tsunami hit SamoaAt least one NZer is dead and three injured, amongst thousands affected by today's earthquake and tsunami in Samoa.30 Sep 04:06 AM
WorldOver 100 dead in Samoa - health workersReports of scores dead, cars thrown into the ocean and fish on the ground following this morning's magnitude 8.3 earthquake.30 Sep 03:28 AM
New ZealandCoastal warnings remain after quake tsunamiThe Ministry of Civil Defence is warning people to continue to stay away from beaches even though a tsunami warning has been downgraded.30 Sep 12:36 AM
WorldDevastation as tsunami wipes out Samoan villagesReports of cars thrown into the ocean and fish on the ground following this morning's magnitude 8.3 earthquake.30 Sep 12:05 AM
WorldReports up to 40 dead after quake, tsunami hit SamoaThere are unconfirmed reports that 40 people from the Samoan village of Lalomanu - on the south-eastern end of the island of Upolu - have been killed.29 Sep 11:19 PM
WorldAt least seven dead after quake, tsunami hit SamoaSamoan residents have been evacuated from the coast to higher ground after a magnitude 8.3 quake struck this morning, followed by a tsunami.29 Sep 09:37 PM
WorldSamoa's switch to left claims first victimSamoa's radical road switch has claimed its first casualty.14 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandChild-bashing accused 'asked for forgiveness'A woman accused of inflicting head injuries which nearly killed her son asked the child's grandmother for forgiveness, a court was told. 09 Sep 02:27 AM
WorldDanger time to come, say SamoansSamoan police will remain on alert for accidents today, the second day since the switch to driving on the left.08 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldConfusion, excitement – Samoan drivers switch sidesThis morning I drove out of my house on the right hand side of the road, and returned on the left, in the same country, in the same car.07 Sep 08:46 PM
WorldSamoans on tenterhooks as driving switch startsSamoans are bracing themselves for chaos today as motorists switch to driving on the left.07 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldSamoa road switch date may be postponedSamoa's Prime Minister has promised to reconsider the date of the controversial driving side switch.31 Aug 11:14 PM
New ZealandTua comes out against smackingHeavyweight boxer David Tua says he is in favour of the anti-smacking legislation remaining intact.29 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandMass grave on Tongan seabedAn independent inquiry has been ordered into the cause of last week's sinking of the Tongan ferry Princess Ashika.13 Aug 04:00 PM