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
WorldPassengers on doomed ferry asked to help bail, inquiry toldFifteen minutes before the Princess Ashika sank with the loss of 74 lives, passengers were asked to help bail, a survivor has said,12 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandPM: Tsunami has affected all NZJohn Key gave New Zealand's condolences to victims of the Pacific tsunami at a memorial service yesterday.08 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldTongan ferry disaster: Farewell to loved ones lost at seaIn a special report, Vaimoana Tapaleao talks to the families of ferry victims with ties to New Zealand, so they will not be forgotten.06 Nov 03:00 PM
