Tonga's king has threatened to sue lawyers in the Pacific island nation who are attempting to prevent him selling his sprawling Auckland royal residence.

Lawyers may take court action if the sale of the King of Tonga's Auckland mansion goes ahead.

Former NRL star John Hopoate has called for Samoa and Tonga to play-off in an annual three-match country of origin series.

Two radio-thons held in Tonga over the past week have raised almost $600,000 for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund.

"Deeply appreciative" Tongans are showing their gratitude for NZ support with a big fund raising effort for the Canterbury quake victims.

The King of Tonga is selling his Epsom mansion - but rubber-neckers are not welcome.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is the latest MP to admit having criminal convictions.

Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney doesn't believe they made made a mistake by naming Manly's Tony Williams in their original squad.

The tsunami that struck Tonga and Samoa last year was the result of a rare geological event.

Sam Morgan has invested $700,000 in a Pacific Island-based microfinance company.