WorldTwenty-three Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have Covid-19 virusThe HMAS Adelaide left Brisbane on Friday.25 Jan 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHeard, felt but barely seen: How a volcano severed Tonga from the worldNew York Times: The disaster has been defined by the nation's near-complete disconnection.24 Jan 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShane Reti: Can Elon Musk help our Pacific neighbours?This is an offer to the Tongan community to tweet Elon Musk23 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldGlobal aid effort under way as big forces help tiny TongaThe HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.22 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandShockwave of Tongan eruption recorded in Tauranga HarbourEvidence of tsunami waves was also recorded in the Bay.21 Jan 09:20 PM
WorldNomuka family in NZ say home in Tonga likely unliveableThe volcano eruption and tsunami caused extensive damage to the island.21 Jan 08:51 PM
New ZealandElon Musk responds to National MP's appeal for help on TongaSpaceX and Tesla CEO has offered to help Tonga, but says it will be difficult.21 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay collective to send building supplies to destroyed Atatā islandTime to help out our Tongan RSE workers and their families who've lost homes.21 Jan 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Didn't have the energy to scream': The woman who tried to stop 'Aquaman' getting swept awayElisiva Taimikovi lost "Aquaman's" hand, then was pummelled by waves. But she's safe.21 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandQueues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for TongaThe aid is from a trust set up for the purpose of disaster relief in the Pacific.21 Jan 12:39 AM
WorldTongan port being checked for arrival of suppliesShipping channels and wharves at the main port assessed before supply drop.20 Jan 05:11 PM
New ZealandAir 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.'20 Jan 04:17 AM
World'Real life Aquaman': Tongan man swims 7.5km after eruption and tsunamiLisala Folau swam for 28 hours after being swept out to sea.20 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandRNZAF Hercules aid flight is due to arrive in Tonga in a few hoursAn aid flight from New Zealand is due to touch down in Tonga later this afternoon.20 Jan 12:34 AM
World'Years-long damage': Scientists warn unprecedented environment in TongaVolcanic explosion could harm Tonga's environment for years to come.19 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTonga volcano eruption: What scientists knowNew York Times: Explosion could affect weather in the short term.19 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandShocking new photos reveal Tonga's tragedyPhotos from Tonga show thick layers of ash covering the streets, as locals get to work.19 Jan 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Expect Tonga to rebuildOPINION: Our editorial on the recovery from the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai.19 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAnother island in Tonga appears to be wiped out by tsunamiNew images appear to show the majority of structures on Atatā island have been wiped out.19 Jan 07:46 AM
New ZealandTonga approves arrival of two NZ navy vessels with suppliesHMNZS Wellington and HMNZS Aotearoa expected to arrive in Tonga by Friday.19 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor says Tonga helped in city's hour of need, asks locals to pay back the kindnessChch mayor encourages people to pay back the kindness Tonga showed after earthquakes.18 Jan 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented disaster': 15m waves, three deaths confirmed in Tonga tsunamiMore help is on its way to Tonga, as officials reveal the scale of devastation.18 Jan 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovered in ash, Tonga now worries about a Covid intrusionNew York Times: Aid workers risk bringing in a virus Tonga has so far kept out.18 Jan 07:48 PM
WorldThree dead in Tonga eruption, all homes on Mango destroyedStill no contact from the Ha'apai group of islands and concerns for low-lying islands.18 Jan 05:59 PM
New ZealandCovered in ash: New images from Air Force flight to TongaPeeni Henare confirmed the two reported deaths are a Tongan and British national.18 Jan 04:53 AM
WorldTonga death toll: MFAT confirms two deathsOne of the deaths was British woman Angela Glover.18 Jan 04:01 AM
New ZealandBefore and after: Satellite images reveal extent of damage in TongaOne image includes Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, which has disappeared after the eruption.18 Jan 03:42 AM
PoliticsTonga eruption: Water major priority, damage still unknownSir Michael Jones: 'We all feel the pain of another family member'.18 Jan 01:06 AM
New ZealandRNZAF Hercules aid flight to Tonga delayed due to ash on runway'An air drop option was considered, but was not the preference of the Tongan authorities.'17 Jan 10:13 PM
WorldShocking images show island 'almost completely wiped out'The true extent of the damage can be seen from space.17 Jan 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn volcano's wake, an agonising wait for news from TongaNew York Times: It's been difficult to get a picture of the situation in Tonga.17 Jan 07:08 PM
WorldWatch: Volcanic ash rains on Tonga after eruptionFootage of ash raining from the skies as Tongans are told to take shelter.17 Jan 05:23 PM
World'Everything's fine': Tragic final post of UK woman swept away in Tonga tsunamiAngela Glover, 50, was said to have been washed away while trying to rescue her dogs.17 Jan 04:08 PM
New ZealandSignificant damage reported along Tonga's west coastThe reconnaissance flight sent to assess damage in Tonga has returned.17 Jan 08:03 AM
