Three new Covid cases in Tonga as Kingdom enters lockdown
Three new Covid cases confirmed in Tonga, bringing total to five.
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Tonga to enter lockdown after recording two Covid cases
This comes just a few weeks after the pacific nation suffered an eruption and tsunami.
Apple-picking begins early for Hawke's Bay group with new variety
The apple-picking season has started early for some growers.
'Stand Together': Tonga's King calls for unity to rebuild
Where there's a will, there's a way, the King said.
Covid hits one of the last uninfected places on the planet
Kiribati was among the last places in the world to have avoided any virus outbreaks.
Shallow 6.2 quake rocks Tonga, Fiji region
The quake is the latest natural seismic event to hit the region.
Twenty-three Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have Covid-19 virus
The HMAS Adelaide left Brisbane on Friday.
Heard, felt but barely seen: How a volcano severed Tonga from the world
New York Times: The disaster has been defined by the nation's near-complete disconnection.
Shane Reti: Can Elon Musk help our Pacific neighbours?
This is an offer to the Tongan community to tweet Elon Musk
Global aid effort under way as big forces help tiny Tonga
The HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.
Shockwave of Tongan eruption recorded in Tauranga Harbour
Evidence of tsunami waves was also recorded in the Bay.
Nomuka family in NZ say home in Tonga likely unliveable
The volcano eruption and tsunami caused extensive damage to the island.
Elon Musk responds to National MP's appeal for help on Tonga
SpaceX and Tesla CEO has offered to help Tonga, but says it will be difficult.
Hawke's Bay collective to send building supplies to destroyed Atatā island
Time to help out our Tongan RSE workers and their families who've lost homes.
'Didn't have the energy to scream': The woman who tried to stop 'Aquaman' getting swept away
Elisiva Taimikovi lost "Aquaman's" hand, then was pummelled by waves. But she's safe.
Queues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for Tonga
The aid is from a trust set up for the purpose of disaster relief in the Pacific.
Tongan port being checked for arrival of supplies
Shipping channels and wharves at the main port assessed before supply drop.
Air Force Hercules lands in Tonga after runway cleared of ash by hand
'There was a mammoth effort by His Majesty's armed forces to clear that runway.'
'Real life Aquaman': Tongan man swims 7.5km after eruption and tsunami
Lisala Folau swam for 28 hours after being swept out to sea.
RNZAF Hercules aid flight is due to arrive in Tonga in a few hours
An aid flight from New Zealand is due to touch down in Tonga later this afternoon.
'Years-long damage': Scientists warn unprecedented environment in Tonga
Volcanic explosion could harm Tonga's environment for years to come.
Tonga volcano eruption: What scientists know
New York Times: Explosion could affect weather in the short term.
Shocking new photos reveal Tonga's tragedy
Photos from Tonga show thick layers of ash covering the streets, as locals get to work.
Editorial: Expect Tonga to rebuild
OPINION: Our editorial on the recovery from the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai.
Another island in Tonga appears to be wiped out by tsunami
New images appear to show the majority of structures on Atatā island have been wiped out.
Tonga approves arrival of two NZ navy vessels with supplies
HMNZS Wellington and HMNZS Aotearoa expected to arrive in Tonga by Friday.
Christchurch mayor says Tonga helped in city's hour of need, asks locals to pay back the kindness
Chch mayor encourages people to pay back the kindness Tonga showed after earthquakes.
'Unprecedented disaster': 15m waves, three deaths confirmed in Tonga tsunami
More help is on its way to Tonga, as officials reveal the scale of devastation.
Covered in ash, Tonga now worries about a Covid intrusion
New York Times: Aid workers risk bringing in a virus Tonga has so far kept out.
Three dead in Tonga eruption, all homes on Mango destroyed
Still no contact from the Ha'apai group of islands and concerns for low-lying islands.
Covered in ash: New images from Air Force flight to Tonga
Peeni Henare confirmed the two reported deaths are a Tongan and British national.
Before and after: Satellite images reveal extent of damage in Tonga
One image includes Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, which has disappeared after the eruption.
Tonga eruption: Water major priority, damage still unknown
Sir Michael Jones: 'We all feel the pain of another family member'.
