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
Talanoa'First in our history' - pride from new All Black's family in TongaBig things are expected of a young man who came to NZ on a scholarship at age 16.09 Jul 07:00 AM
Talanoa'The least we can do is clean up': Tongan public band together to clean up streets after leagueTongan rugby league fans have banded together to clean up after the weekend's parades.27 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland boatie's death leaves family 'heartbroken'Tēvita Moeakiola was a loving father of four, his eldest son said.20 Jun 01:04 AM
New ZealandThe explosive reason behind NZ's spectacular winter sunsetsNoticed some spectacular sunrises and sunsets lately? Forecasters have an odd explanation.15 Jun 12:36 AM
TalanoaCelebrating 30 years of Pasifika Festival - now Taste of PasifikaPasifika Festival celebrates its 30th birthday this year with a new look and name.03 Jun 05:00 PM
TalanoaFashion showcase launches revamped Pasifika FestivalPacific and Māori fashion will be displayed in tonight's Pasifika Showcase at The Cloud.03 Jun 02:45 AM
TalanoaTongan family keeps tradition alive: 'Tapa making is ingrained in our DNA'How one New Zealand-based Tongan family is keeping their cultural and traditions alive.29 May 05:00 PM
TalanoaDeadly Tongan volcano unlikely to erupt in near futureThe eruption last year generated forces 500 times bigger than the Hiroshima atomic bomb.23 May 08:50 PM
TalanoaTonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption: What a Kiwi volcanologist discoveredWhat we know about the Tongan volcano eruption and tsunami four months on.15 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandFrenzied attack: Bravery of boy, 11, and woman commended by judgeThe attacks with a knife and scissors missed vital organs by millimetres.11 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandNZ couple found dead in Tonga were electrocuted, say policeBrother of woman found dead alongside her husband says it's a blessing they died together.05 Apr 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Something went terribly wrong': Kiwi couple were fixing boat before electrocution deathsBen and Rochelle Neill were found dead after a suspected accident.05 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi couple found dead in TongaTonga police are investigating the death of a New Zealand couple in Vava'u.04 Apr 04:57 AM
TalanoaNZ gives Fiji $50,000 boost, Nauru records infectionsA round up of the Covid 19 cases across the Pacific Islands.03 Apr 08:48 PM