Whanganui tight four offer plan to halt nationwide rugby player number decline

Episami "Leka'' Pasiaka, 16, was swept away while swimming at Whatipu Beach.

Around 81,000 people within 100 km of the earthquake were exposed.

High school student has challenged the notion that Māori and Pasifika students are 'dumb'.

A strong earthquake has hit off the Pacific island nation of Tonga.

Armistice pandemic swept through New Zealand and Pacific islands.

Mate Ma'a Tonga lost 34-16 to the world champions, Australia's Kangaroos.

A sea of chanting Tongan fans dressed in red have descended upon Mt Smart Stadium.

The duo will be facing off as the teams clash on Saturday night

Meghan Markle will get an insight into NZ history before her visit here next month.

Sociologist: Deported sex workers appeared to be all Asians.

Adam Stern, made the amazing video just off the coast of Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Now Matt Cecchin says he is planning to retire from the job.

The man who died was a father, it can be revealed for the first time.

Nigel Hampton has been made a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to the law.

"The way I know Abraham is as a soft giant, humble and helpful."

Beegee to his friends, Dad and Granddad to his family, now he can be called Sir.

'I thank God I am alive. I have energy to play with my boys,' says Sione Vaiomoʻunga.

A Kiwi aid worker talks about life in Tonga after Gita - and how resilient the people are.

The error was the latest in a long line of mistakes when it comes to Ardern's name.

PM announces aid packages for Pacific nation devastated by tropical cyclone Gita.

Ardern has announced $9.5m in additional aid for cyclone-hit Samoa.

Tongans in NZ are rallying to support people back home following Cyclone Gita.

There's a chance Tonga could face World Cup champions Australia in Auckland.

Pita Taufatofua, the topless Tongan flag bearer has avoiding finishing last at Pyeongchang

The entire population of two islands took shelter in evacuation centres.

Around 50,000 people, or 70 per cent of Tonga's population, were affected by cyclone Gita.

Gita leaves some Fiji islands in the dark

Cyclone due to hit from 2pm on island on which highest point is only 10m above sea level.

Three people have been seriously injured in the category four cyclone.