The entire population of two islands took shelter in evacuation centres.

Around 50,000 people, or 70 per cent of Tonga's population, were affected by cyclone Gita.

Air Commodore: "Tonga is a close neighbour of New Zealand and we stand ready to assist."

Gita leaves some Fiji islands in the dark

Cyclone due to hit from 2pm on island on which highest point is only 10m above sea level.

Port's simulator lessons is increasing safety among drivers in several ports.

Satya Nand faked the massacre of his family to set up a life in New Zealand

Former Shell Oil executive talks about the motivation for starting her social enterprise.

An Air NZ long-haul flight from Los Angeles to Auckland had to make an unexpected pitstop.

Rain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.

Return economy fares to Europe are selling for $999 and business class is under $4000.

Sosi Turagaiviu and Mitch Woolley died when a swimming trip turned to tragedy.

COMMENT: PM has brought peace to Waitangi. Can we ask for more water at public sites next?

Siena Yates gets carted off to a life of luxury where friendly staff make the difference.

The Highlanders are set to take a game to the Pacific Islands.

Diverse population spurs students to learn other nations' languages.

The vessel disappeared after it ran out of fuel.

Fiji Airways has opened a new 'world class' lounge at Nadi International Airport.

The swells were huge when the solo sailor knew he'd have to take his chances in the ocean.

Drunk fan taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle after bid to invade the pitch.

Police were pleased with behaviour at the match, but two fans made bad decisions.

Young mum killed in Manurewa may have been assaulted after disturbing an intruder.

A Royal NZ Air Force Orion has lost power in one engine but has landed safely.

The three men having been missing for more than five days after going fishing on Monday.

Gia Garrick checks into a Luxury Room with Beach Club access.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins plans a pre-Christmas package to tackle teacher shortages

Courtney Whitaker stays at Royal Davui Island Resort, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji.

The boat broke down around midnight on Tuesday and was stranded overnight.

Remote islands offers chances to share the love, writes Deborah Dickson-Smith.

Kelly Clarke's husband wants to shed light on 'disgusting' hospital conditions in Fiji.