Politics‘Sold a pipe dream’: Overstayers speak out amid calls for amnestyEstimated 14,000 people live illegally in NZ, many victims of changing policy, misfortune.13 May 01:25 AM
Talanoa‘We are still being dawn raided’: Tongan leader tells meetingGovernment considering amnesty for overstayers, but unable to give date for decision.06 May 10:48 AM
World'More powerful than a nuclear bomb': Time to rethink underwater volcanoesThe Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption was 500 times more powerful than a nuclear bomb.26 Apr 10:39 PM
Talanoa‘I thought it was the norms...everyone’s going in and out of prison’Fifita Latu has a passion for advocacy and isn't afraid to work in a high-security prison.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTūtūkākā Marina repair job started after devastating tsunami surgeTūtūkākā Marina getting $2.5m repair job after tsunami surge damage.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Super Rugby'Back to where it all began': Moana Pasifika is going homeThe team currently has 14 Manu Samoa representatives in the squad.28 Mar 08:21 PM
Small BusinessFamily bring traditional Polynesian drink to the land of milk and honeyTukala and Taeao Lavelua's business made an impact with the PM at their Polyfest launch.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMafana: New Tongan film Red, White and Brass to show on big screenA new feature film shot in Wellington is bringing Tonga passion to the big screen.12 Mar 08:41 PM
TravelTonga resorts open to guests, volcano's scars still visibleSouth Pacific islands are idyllic as ever, but evidence of volcanic eruption is sobering.24 Feb 06:59 PM
New ZealandPasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit communityPasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Call for amnesty so overstayers can help with cyclone clean-upOverstayers in affected areas may fear coming forward in case they get sent home.20 Feb 08:50 PM
TalanoaTeenagers on sports trip from Tonga get stuck in to help after Auckland floodingYoungsters on a sports trip from Tonga are helping in the big clean-up in Auckland.07 Feb 10:18 PM
TravelDiverted Tonga passengers spend two nights in Christchurch chapel"I said to myself ‘this is not looking good." 1500 passengers divert through Christchurch.29 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandCarmel Sepuloni’s deputy PM appointment symbolic for NZ, Pacific leaders sayNZ's first deputy prime minister of Pacific descent will bring positive changes.23 Jan 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Awesome impacts from Tongan eruptionOPINION: Our editorial on the lasting effects from Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai blast.16 Jan 04:00 PM
TalanoaA year on, we know why the Tongan eruption was so violent. It’s a wake-up call to watch other submarine volcanoesScientists ask, was this a new type of eruption?13 Jan 02:13 AM
TalanoaTonga volcano eruption: Islanders resettle nearly a year on from disasterTongan volcano leaves a long lasting impression for islanders.12 Jan 09:38 PM
TalanoaWoman overdue for tests dies of brain bleedClinic has made system changes after a woman's death last year.11 Dec 08:41 PM
TalanoaBiggest solar power plant in Pacific region opens in TongaThe largest solar power plant in the South Pacific has been opened in Tonga.09 Dec 01:44 AM
TalanoaFamily seek answers after NZ-Tongan woman dies in house fireTu'imala Moala (nee Fulivai) died in a house fire in Tonga and her family want answers.22 Nov 01:17 AM
Talanoa'It was like a shotgun blast directly into the sky' - NIWA marine geologistThe Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano is the largest eruption ever recorded on Earth.21 Nov 12:56 AM
Talanoa'Some people look at you and see a face that needs to be fixed - but not me'Two families whose children were born with a cleft lip / cleft palate share their stories.14 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldPowerful 7.9 magnitude quake in TongaThe quake - initially reported to be 7.3 - struck Tonga just before midnight local time.11 Nov 05:27 PM
TalanoaBaby island emerges in Pacific after Tonga underwater volcano eruptsA new 'baby' island has been spotted in the middle of the ocean near Tonga.26 Sep 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climateNY Times: 'Unbelievably huge' blast may cause a spike in global warming, scientists say.25 Sep 10:00 PM
WorldTonga volcano eruption could warm the EarthHunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai blast shot millions of tons of water vapour into the atmosphere.22 Sep 06:32 PM
TalanoaHuge Tongan volcano reveals special atmospheric waveThe atmospheric wave, theorised but never proven, has eluded detection for 85 years.21 Sep 01:28 AM
TalanoaPasifika leaders represent region at Queen's funeral, young royal mistaken for island queenPacific royalty and leaders from around the region joined mourners at the Queen's funeral.20 Sep 02:58 AM
TalanoaTalking all things fashion over a cup of kava: 'It's a facilitator of discussions'A unique event will see a panel of NZ fashion insiders discussing the industry over kava.10 Sep 03:00 AM
TalanoaLearning Tongan: A young Māori journalist's mission to better connect with the communityYoung Māori reporter Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara is embarking on a journey to learn Tongan.09 Sep 08:55 PM
TalanoaOpinion: Sport is helping to keep the Tongan language alive overseasTongans around the world are being inspired by sport to keep their culture alive.09 Sep 05:00 PM
TalanoaIsland gun tragedy: Boy accidentally killed after 4-year-old brother finds loaded gunPolice say the youngsters found a loaded hunting rifle in the family car.06 Sep 07:25 PM
TalanoaKiwi teen, 16, killed in car crash in TongaA 16-year-old New Zealand citizen has been killed in a car crash in Tonga.30 Aug 12:00 AM
TalanoaRotary Club works for Tongan hospitalLong-term Rotary Project in Tonga well under way29 Aug 04:54 PM
