WorldTwo sailors who arrived in Fiji via NZ test positive for CovidInfected sailors bring Fiji's total coronavirus cases to 11.06 Dec 11:20 PM
WorldPacific islands and secretive states among last virus-free placesA few places have yet to report even a single case of infection. Here's a closer look.12 Nov 05:36 AM
New ZealandNetball stars turn models for Tania Dalton Foundation fundraiserFashion shoot in support of good cause for Kiwi netball stars.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknownWhen the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.31 Aug 09:29 PM
TravelFirst Tonga repatriation flight takes off from New ZealandThere are a reported 7000 Tongans stranded overseas by pandemic border restrictions.03 Aug 10:37 PM
WorldTongans banned from airport as repatriations beginSevwen thousand Tongans understood to have been stranded overseas.13 Jul 04:20 AM
New ZealandUS yachting family quits 'cold' NZ, sails into Pacific navy blockadeAdventure-seeking family wanted to escape NZ winter but sailed into a naval blockade.06 Jul 02:12 AM
New ZealandSex attack victim 'thought she would die'Two Tongan orchard workers have been jailed for the attack in Cromwell last year.03 Jun 12:09 AM
WorldTongan man admits wrongdoing after delicious bribe failsChicken, corned beef and sweet potatoes didn't cut it with the cops.21 May 06:26 PM
WorldCovid-19: The countries without cases - stillAs the world deals with the pandemic, a few have managed to escape it so far.30 Apr 04:55 AM
WorldWharves and coastal roads in Tonga need repairing after Cyclone HaroldCyclone Harold battered wharves and coastal roads in Tonga.14 Apr 01:23 AM
WorldThe lucky 19: The nations with no reported coronavirus casesThere are fewer countries reporting no cases as global infections approach one million.01 Apr 06:38 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' new rules show how tough it is for funeral directors tooA funeral director has revealed just how hard their job is during the Covid 19 lockdown.30 Mar 02:27 AM
WorldCoronavirus in the Pacific: The cases and restrictionsA country-by-country look at the cases and restrictions in the Pacific.20 Mar 01:21 AM
New ZealandBorder closed - who's out, who can still come in + listen live to Newstalk ZBUnprecedented measure closes Kiwi borders to all tourists. But who is allowed in?19 Mar 04:57 PM
LeagueTongan Rugby League saga: How did we get here?How Tonga went from causing one of the biggest upsets in history to being expelled.20 Feb 03:16 AM
WorldTonga's main island spared full strength of TinoThere were no casualties or injuries reported in Tonga as of last night.18 Jan 05:07 PM
New ZealandTropical cyclone expected to hit parts of Fiji and TongaA tropical cyclone is heading towards Fiji and Tonga and may impact NZ beaches next week.14 Jan 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Stronger rips, bigger waves': Cyclone could make popular beaches dangerous this weekendThe offshore storms could also bring dangerous conditions for swimmers.13 Jan 01:42 AM
WorldSarai hitting Fiji's southern islands with winds of 170kmhThe body of a man has been found in a river during Tropical Cyclone Sarai.29 Dec 08:27 PM
New ZealandKiwi family hunkers down as Cyclone Sarai lashes FijiSeventy evacuation centres activated with 2538 evacuees.28 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandReady, set, swim: Seven-year-old lines up with ocean swimmersThe King of the Bays ocean swim event is back, and young Kyla's signed up.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKatikati crash victim remembered as a 'beautiful soul'A Katikati man killed in crash has been remembered as a 'kind, gentle-natured person'.08 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWedding joy: Guests in rapture as Tonga defeats the KangaroosWedding guests had their eyes glued to the league international in Eden Park last night.02 Nov 07:50 PM
All BlacksThe school that 'saved' Jonah Lomu and produced 12 ABsJonah Lomu's old school Wesley College is NZ's oldest surviving secondary school.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTongan Prime Minister dies in AucklandAkilisi Pohiva was a long-time democracy campaigner for the island nation.11 Sep 10:31 PM
RugbyHeartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North OtagoTeams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.08 Sep 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupAll Black prop's amazing gift to parentsPowerhouse prop Ofa Tuungafasi opens up on family, heartbreak and the black jersey.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Warning to fans at Eden Park Pasifika showdownRugby fans heading to Eden Park this weekend are being warned about the measles outbreak.29 Aug 10:47 PM
New ZealandTongan 'faith healer' Nga Teina could face further charges, court hearsPolice may pursue further charges against "faith healer" Nga Teina, 62, of Auckland.29 Aug 12:55 AM
TravelSailors run into floating island the size of ManhattanAlmost overnight a massive "floating island" appeared near Tonga.28 Aug 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArdern: Return of Fijian PM to Pacific leaders' forum a 'milestone'Fijian PM Frank Bainimarama has not been at the Pacific leaders' meeting in 10 years.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPregnant NZ woman tells of 'intense and emotional' sea rescueA pregnant NZer and her fiance have been commended for their part in a high-seas rescue.09 Aug 10:28 PM
