WorldLeaked report blames Tongan government for ferry sinkingThe sunken ferry Princess Ashika was known to be unseaworthy by the Tongan government, leaked reports claim.01 Apr 03:00 PM
New Zealand'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.27 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandToddler murder trial called off after four weeksA 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.17 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandKiwi arrested over disaster-ferry forgeryA former NZ businessman who bought the Princess Ashika ferry for Tonga has been arrested on charges of forgery.22 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldExtensive cyclone damage across TongaTropical Cyclone Rene continued to pound Tonga with powerful winds overnight, causing major damage.15 Feb 06:40 PM
New ZealandAn explosion in the tropicsThe tropics have exploded into action with 3 major cyclones in just a week.14 Feb 10:54 PM
WorldPowerful cyclone pounds TongaTonga is being slammed by Cyclone Rene, with powerful winds ripping off roofs, tearing down trees and power lines and cutting communications.14 Feb 06:59 PM
WorldTongan ferry was 'rust bucket' inquiry toldThe Princess Ashika was an old "rust bucket" and he had not revised a memorandum of agreement for purchasing the vessel, the man who was company secretary of the Shipping Corporation of Polynesia has told a Tongan royal commission.21 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandTen years later, dreams fulfilledIn 1999, on the eve of the millennium, the Herald interviewed 10 young people who represented the future. A decade on, we catch up with a few of them.01 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldFiji counts cost of 'vicious' cycloneFiji will today start cleaning up and counting the cost after Cyclone Mick swept across the Pacific nation yesterday.14 Dec 08:48 PM
