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Samoan PM denies aid rort claims
Samoa's Prime Minister says journalists are making up stories of corruption and aid diversion.
NZ doctor appeals for return of helicopter
NZ doctor appeals to Indonesian authorities to return his impounded helicopter so he can help earthquake victims in Padang.
Residents flee fire in Queensland
Residents of a Rockhampton suburb were last night being urged to evacuate their homes as a "terrifying" bushfire threatens properties in the central Queensland city.
Rebuilding for future now top of agenda
New Zealand aid agencies look to support longer-term recovery efforts in villages.
'It's pretty cool to be called a hero'
Abby Wutzler ran along the beach of Lalomanu in Samoa screaming at tourists that a tsunami was coming was given a special award for bravery.
Kids' coins snowball to $50,000
Seven-year-old Liam Porter, of Papamoa, says when he doesn't save he usually spends his $2 of weekly pocket money on lollies.
Memorial tonight for tsunami victims
A combined memorial for the victims of the Pacific tsunami is planned for West Auckland tonight.
Huge turnout for sisters killed by tsunami
The father of two young women swept to their deaths by the Samoan tsunami told their funeral yesterday they would have "fought hard".
Baby back in NZ after premature birth in Samoa
A premature baby born in Samoa after his pregnant mother fled the tsunami is back in Auckland and about to undergo surgery.