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
World'Pray for us' - tsunami waves hit Tonga; Kiwis urged to stay off beachesWaves swept through the streets and volcanic ash rained down on Nuku'alofa.15 Jan 06:36 PM
New Zealand'Pray for us': Tonga hit by large waves after massive underwater volcanic eruptionTongans rush for high land after tsunami warning and surging waves hit mainland.15 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTsunami warning for Tonga as underwater volcano eruptsPeople have been advised to stay out of the water and away from the coast.14 Jan 03:10 AM
WorldTonga volcano grows in size as eruption continues for sixth dayToday's ash clouds have fallen back into the ocean over a 10km radius.25 Dec 01:34 AM
WorldTonga volcano: Flight cancelled because of ash cloud, acid rain falls from skiesThe "huge" eruption had smothered the whole of Tonga by Monday afternoon.22 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandOmicron on collision course with summer: The holiday pandemic risksPacific, Asian travel bubbles were considered in winter - but staffing was stretched.17 Dec 04:00 PM
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New ZealandHe died fused to his chair: Neglectful wife jailed for more than five yearsMalia Li was convicted by a jury five months ago of causing her husband's death.07 Dec 10:10 PM
WorldTonga's Covid lockdown begins, schools and shops closedTongatapu is in lockdown for seven days after the kingdom recorded its first Covid case.02 Nov 03:01 AM
WorldTonga's main island going into lockdownTongatapu, where most of the population live, will go into lockdown from midnight.01 Nov 06:15 AM
New ZealandTwo Auckland colleges closed by Covid casesA record daily number of cases on Saturday was followed by 143 cases on Sunday.31 Oct 05:24 PM
WorldCovid-19 Tonga: Patient moved to facility outside of capitalTonga's first positive Covid-19 case has been moved to a quarantine facility.30 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandRecord 160 new community Covid cases, 95 unlinkedAs at 10am, 65 of today's cases are linked and 95 remain under investigation.29 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandLive: New Northland Covid cases; Tonga confirms first case after flight from ChchPerson tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving on a flight from Christchurch.29 Oct 04:25 PM
WorldFifteen charged in Tonga cocaine investigationFifteen arrested in Tonga after cocaine washed up on beach in Vava'u.23 Aug 05:12 AM
LifestyleBum bags and lab coats: Best (and worst) of Olympics opening ceremony fashionThe definitive ranking of the 24 best and worst Olympic opening ceremony outfits.24 Jul 11:12 PM
Olympics'Olympic icon': Tonga's flag-bearer steals the show, once againIt is the third Olympic opening ceremony appearance for the hulking Pita Taufatofua.23 Jul 09:00 PM
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CrimeBlenheim stabbing: Two men accused of murder due in court as family mournMan allegedly murdered in Blenheim during violent fracas after bar closing is identified.21 Jun 01:19 AM
New ZealandManslaughter trial: Dying man 'soaked' with urine, room had stenchTongan pastor tells court Lanitola Epenisa 'knew we were there' but did not speak.27 May 05:01 AM
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