New ZealandRace to aid cyclone victims in TongaAt least one person has been killed in a cyclone that has ravaged parts of Tonga, as organisations rushed to get supplies to thousands of people affected.12 Jan 10:43 PM
WorldCyclone damage in TongaAt least one person has been killed in a cyclone that has ravaged parts of Tonga. Aid organisations were last night rushing to get supplies to thousands of people affected in the worst-hit group of islands, Ha'apai. These images are from the RNZAF P3 Orion.12 Jan 10:34 PM
WorldCyclone Ian: one person diesOne person is thought to have died after a tropical cyclone tore through northern Tonga last night, media reports say.12 Jan 05:09 AM
WorldTonga braces for tropical cycloneA tropical cyclone warning is in place for Tonga, where thousands of people are battening down as Cyclone Ian approaches.10 Jan 05:01 AM
New ZealandWarning issued over Tongan aircraftThe Government is warning New Zealanders flying in Tonga it will be at their own risk as the national airline has bought a plane which has been involved in numerous crashes.10 Aug 02:15 AM
RoyalsTongan princesses marry commonersTwo Tongan princesses have left the royal family in "disarray"after snubbing tradition and opting to marry commoners.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTwo Tongan police officers committed for Fungavaka trialTwo Tongan police officers, one an inspector, have been committed for trial charged with the manslaughter of New Zealand policeman Kali Fungavaka.11 Apr 09:41 AM
New ZealandHunt for Tongan criminalsThe hunt is on for more than 40 Tongan criminals who obtained "clean records" from their homeland authorities to get New Zealand visas.21 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCourt told of attack on Kiwi copA Kiwi policeman who died in Tonga suffered heavy blows to the head and was allegedly beaten repeatedly by five local police officers and a prisoner.25 Feb 08:34 PM
New ZealandKing of Tonga touching down in NZ todayThe King of Tonga arrives in New Zealand today, with his wife and the Minister of Education.22 Feb 07:37 PM
New ZealandTongan criminal records wiped for visasTongan police are under investigation after it was revealed the criminal records of 33 people were wiped in order to gain visas to enter New Zealand.15 Feb 04:40 AM
TravelTop tips for a Tongan breakAbby Gillies soaks up the vibe in a tropical kingdom of idyllic beauty where time has been forgotten.20 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandCrime syndicates target IslandsSouth Pacific islands are being targeted by crime syndicates as bases from which to smuggle drugs and guns to New Zealand and Australia.20 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelTonga: Swimming with giantsAbby Gillies dives into the world of the humpback whale, in the blue seas surrounding Tonga.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Our three days of hell'After a dramatic high-seas rescue, a Kiwi sailor tells of fear and misery on a crippled yacht during a Pacific storm.09 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouple glad to be aliveA New Zealand woman and her partner rescued from their damaged yacht in a Pacific storm say they are grateful to be alive after a long ordeal.09 Nov 05:43 AM
New ZealandStricken yachties in dramatic rescueTwo people trapped on a stricken yacht 1260km northwest of New Zealand have been rescued by a cargo ship this morning.08 Nov 09:23 PM
New ZealandMore charges over Kiwi cop's deathThree more Tongan police officers, including a senior inspector, have been charged with the manslaughter of New Zealand police officer Kali Fungavaka.28 Sep 07:11 AM
New ZealandTongan police officers freed on bailSix men, including five Tongan police officers, have been freed on bail after being charged with the manslaughter of New Zealand police officer Kali Fungavaka.27 Sep 10:50 PM
