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Champers sorbet to raise $500 per glass for Haiti
Two businessmen have created a $500 Cristal champagne sorbet, topped with gold-leaf shavings, to raise money for Haiti earthquake victims.
Fiji's Cyclone Tomas claims second life
A second man has been found dead in Fiji after a tropical cyclone hit its eastern islands early this week.
NZ to help Fiji as long as necessary - McCully
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says NZ will do 'whatever we have to do' to assist cyclone-ravaged Fiji.
Houses smashed, trees uprooted on Fijian island - report
A resident on the tiny Fijian island of Cikobia, thought to be amongst the worst-hit by Cyclone Tomas, tells of massive destruction.
Islands count cost as Tomas moves off
Cyclone Tomas was last evening holding its category four status, with estimated average winds of 170km/h, and gusts of up to 270km/h
'Few' deaths, 18,000 evacuated as Tomas smashes Fiji
Over 18,000 Fijians are in evacuation centres as Cyclone Tomas continues to slam its islands with rain and high winds. Officials say there have been more deaths.
Fiji's military govt threatens crackdown over curfew
A state of disaster has been declared in cyclone-ravaged Fiji by its prime minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama.
Fiji storm 'fiercer than Katrina'
A new group of Fijian islands are in the firing line of Cyclone Tomas' fury this morning.
Thousands flee Fiji cyclone, NZers urged to register
New Zealanders in Fiji are being urged to register with the High Commission in Suva with a category four cyclone set to intensify overnight.
NZ pledges $5.5m in aid for Cook Islands
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced a $5.5 million reconstruction package for Aitutaki following last month's cyclone.