Latest from Tonga
Morgan puts money into grassroots loans
Sam Morgan has invested $700,000 in a Pacific Island-based microfinance company.
Maka says slave claim a shame and untrue
The rugby star accused of modern day slavery in France says the claims made against him are fabricated.
Samoa replacement houses not quake proof - study
Tsunami-wrecked houses in Samoa are being rebuilt on higher ground - but without protection against cyclones or earthquakes, engineers say.
Tongan official quits over 'interference'
Attorney-General John Caughi has accused the Tongan govt of trying to curb an independent judiciary and attempting to interfere with the Princess Ashika inquiry.
Leaked report blames Tongan government for ferry sinking
The sunken ferry Princess Ashika was known to be unseaworthy by the Tongan government, leaked reports claim.
'The minister wants you out'
The convicted violent criminal who lived in Government minister Paula Bennett's home is out of prison - and has been kicked out of the country.
Toddler murder trial called off after four weeks
A woman's trial for murdering a three-year-old boy in her care was abandoned today after four weeks because a key medical witness was too ill to give evidence.
Kiwi arrested over disaster-ferry forgery
A former NZ businessman who bought the Princess Ashika ferry for Tonga has been arrested on charges of forgery.
Extensive cyclone damage across Tonga
Tropical Cyclone Rene continued to pound Tonga with powerful winds overnight, causing major damage.