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
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
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
