New ZealandMore Covid-19 cases in Tonga as NZ communities rally to aidThere are now 65 confirmed cases in Tonga as the Kingdom starts looking at rebuilding.10 Feb 06:39 AM
New ZealandElon Musk has answered Tonga's internet call: reportsThe devastating eruption in mid-January damaged an undersea telecommunications cable.06 Feb 04:07 AM
WorldRebuilding post-eruption Tonga: 4 key lessons from FijiTonga suffered major infrastructure damage after the massive undersea eruption.06 Feb 12:51 AM
WorldShocking aerial images show extent of tsunami devastationDramatic discovery among the rubble, as new images reveal scale of devastation.03 Feb 05:24 PM
WorldNo masks, movies and bars open: The nations lifting Omicron restrictionsFlattening case counts in recent days raises hopes of another turning point in pandemic.02 Feb 06:08 PM
WorldThree new Covid cases in Tonga as Kingdom enters lockdownThree new Covid cases confirmed in Tonga, bringing total to five.02 Feb 06:23 AM
WorldTonga to enter lockdown after recording two Covid casesThis comes just a few weeks after the pacific nation suffered an eruption and tsunami.01 Feb 09:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApple-picking begins early for Hawke's Bay group with new varietyThe apple-picking season has started early for some growers.30 Jan 11:41 PM
World'Stand Together': Tonga's King calls for unity to rebuildWhere there's a will, there's a way, the King said.28 Jan 09:04 PM
WorldCovid hits one of the last uninfected places on the planetKiribati was among the last places in the world to have avoided any virus outbreaks.28 Jan 06:11 AM
WorldShallow 6.2 quake rocks Tonga, Fiji regionThe quake is the latest natural seismic event to hit the region.27 Jan 08:06 AM
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
