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
New ZealandTongans in NZ anxiously await news from home: 'It's painful, you just feel hopeless'Tongans in New Zealand have been praying for their Pacific Island families.17 Jan 07:31 AM
World'Excruciating' wait for family of British aid worker missing in TongaHer distraught brother says he doesn't 'think this is going to have a happy ending'.17 Jan 07:00 AM
TravelAviation on alert as Tonga ash cloud drifts westAir New Zealand said it was doing what they could to support those at Fua'amotu.17 Jan 04:31 AM
TelecommunicationsLooks like worst-case scenario for Tonga's internet cableKiwi telcos offer free calls. Dust-cloud interrupts backup satellite communications.17 Jan 04:28 AM
New ZealandTonga volcano eruption: Air NZ postpones repatriation flight due to ash cloudsFlight scheduled to leave Auckland this Thursday postponed indefinitely.17 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandTonga eruption and tsunami: Fijian Government warns of acid rainNema said strong and unusual currents are expected to continue.17 Jan 03:32 AM
New ZealandNo, Hunga-Tonga eruption won't slow global warmingSaturday's eruption created a giant umbrella of ash - but it won't dent global warming.17 Jan 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Getting back critical information': NZ Orion due to arrive in TongaPrime Minister says New Zealand is ready to help the people of Tonga.16 Jan 11:57 PM
New ZealandLive: RNZAF Orion departs for ash-covered Tonga, fears in NZ for loved ones'Mum's been crying and singing and crying again.'16 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandTongan eruption biggest in 30 years, 'best witnessed from space'Vulcanologist says Tongan blast the biggest since Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991.16 Jan 05:16 PM
New ZealandForce of Tongan eruption 'astonishing', more tsunamis possible - vulcanologist'[The eruption] escalated at very short notice,' says Kiwi scientist.16 Jan 04:46 PM
New Zealand'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marinaNorthland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.16 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Italy to Invercargill - why the Tongan explosion was heard around the worldAuckland, Wellington, Invercargill, London?16 Jan 05:11 AM
World'Rocks fell like rain': Witness describes escape from eruption falloutMan said rocks showered around them while they drove to safety.16 Jan 03:18 AM
WorldFamily fear for fellow residents of tiny Tongan island of NomukaA family are anxiously awaiting news from fellow residents of Nomuka Island.16 Jan 03:15 AM
WorldTongan Olympian hasn't heard from family since volcanic eruption, tsunamiTokyo flagbearer's father is governor in Ha'apai - which has been cut off since disaster.16 Jan 01:56 AM
WorldFirst pics of damage as Tongan residents warned air toxic, water contaminatedIslands face massive clean-up after blast that sent ash, steam and gas 20km into air.16 Jan 12:08 AM
WorldWild scenes as Bondi Beach evacuated due to tsunami riskAround midnight, one video captured police and SES rushing to the beach.15 Jan 09:34 PM
New ZealandTsunami and cyclone aftermath: Warning in place to stay off beaches until Wednesday in Hawke's BayDouble trouble: Eruption tsunami and cyclone lead to warning in Hawke's Bay.15 Jan 09:11 PM
WorldWhy the volcanic eruption in Tonga was so violent, and what to expect nextThe Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano has erupted regularly over the past few decades.15 Jan 08:31 PM
