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
PremiumPremiumTravelPacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islandsFlop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.14 Dec 08:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Will immigration law reform follow dawn raids apology?Will there be the follow-up and immigration reform that the Pasifika community deserves?18 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Shhh - there's an All Blacks testEditorial: Plenty to interest rugby fans in today match, never mind the result.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksChristopher Reive: The biggest surprise in the All Blacks team to face TongaOpinion: Five current All Blacks are of Tongan heritage. Only two will play at Mt Smart.01 Jul 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksMeet the bolters: All you need to know about the four new All BlacksThe first All Blacks squad of the year includes four new names.21 Jun 07:00 AM
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
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyThe Pacific rugby dream: Inside Super Rugby's plans to add two new teamsRaw passion and emotion emanated through many of NZ rugby's greatest Pasifika leaders.14 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow three New Zealand-Tongan businesses have fared against CovidThree New Zealand-Tongan businesses have risen to the challenges of Covid.26 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessConsultant with royal ties wanted for arrest in SFO probeThe man is accused by the SFO of conspiring with a prominent business leader.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCylone Yasa: Two killed in Fiji as Tonga braces for onslaughtCyclone Yasa ripped through parts of Fiji, bringing down trees and flattening homes.18 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandCyclone Yasa intensifies to 200km/h category-4 winds'Those in Fiji should immediately begin preparing for a major weather event.'15 Dec 05:11 PM
WorldTwo sailors who arrived in Fiji via NZ test positive for CovidInfected sailors bring Fiji's total coronavirus cases to 11.06 Dec 11:20 PM
WorldPacific islands and secretive states among last virus-free placesA few places have yet to report even a single case of infection. Here's a closer look.12 Nov 05:36 AM
New ZealandNetball stars turn models for Tania Dalton Foundation fundraiserFashion shoot in support of good cause for Kiwi netball stars.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknownWhen the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.31 Aug 09:29 PM
TravelFirst Tonga repatriation flight takes off from New ZealandThere are a reported 7000 Tongans stranded overseas by pandemic border restrictions.03 Aug 10:37 PM
WorldTongans banned from airport as repatriations beginSevwen thousand Tongans understood to have been stranded overseas.13 Jul 04:20 AM
New ZealandUS yachting family quits 'cold' NZ, sails into Pacific navy blockadeAdventure-seeking family wanted to escape NZ winter but sailed into a naval blockade.06 Jul 02:12 AM
New ZealandSex attack victim 'thought she would die'Two Tongan orchard workers have been jailed for the attack in Cromwell last year.03 Jun 12:09 AM
