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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.
Kiwi brothers restore a little paradise
Two New Zealand brothers provide hope for Samoans dealing with the devastation of the tsunami.
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.