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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.
Queensland towns hit by 100-year river flood
Once-in-a-century flooding has caused hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage in southwest Queensland.
Queensland reeling after record floods
Once-in-a-century flooding has caused hundreds of millions of dollars damage in southwest Queensland,.
Chile sacks official over tsunami alert
The head of Chile's oceanographic service has been sacked following the earthquake and tsunami that killed about 800 people last week.
One-metre waves from quake hit six NZ locations
Six locations around the country saw peak wave heights of more than a metre generated by last week's devastating earthquake near Chile.
<i>Tracey Barnett:</i> Twitter isn't just the domain of the banal
O Lord, smite those that post morning bowel movements or what yr dog 8 for breakfast on worldwide social media.