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Gravity wave proved similar in size to one produced in the 1883 Krakatau eruption.
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Tornado strikes Kansas school
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'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari case
WorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.
National state of disaster: $100m for victims of Durban flooding; 448 dead
Nearly 4000 homes have been destroyed and more than 40,000 people displaced.
Quick-rise flooding at Mark Warren's Central Hawke's Bay rural property
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NZ medical team to provide mental health support in Tonga
Eight NZ medical profs have left for Tonga to help with trauma in tsunami aftermath.
Focus: WeatherWatch head forecaster on wild weather
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Thousands evacuate in worst Australian floods in a decade
Torrential rainfall has drowned parts of Queensland and NSW.
Government unlocks $200k for flood-hit farmers after wettest February on record
Damien O'Connor said he'll closely watch Cyclone Dovi to see if more funding is needed.
Mandatory evacuation in place for parts of Westport
Mayor Jamie Cleine issues a mandatory evacuation for parts of Westport. Video / Civil Defence
Rebuilding post-eruption Tonga: 4 key lessons from Fiji
Tonga suffered major infrastructure damage after the massive undersea eruption.
Global aid effort under way as big forces help tiny Tonga
The HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.
Shockwave of Tongan eruption recorded in Tauranga Harbour
Evidence of tsunami waves was also recorded in the Bay.
Nomuka family in NZ say home in Tonga likely unliveable
The volcano eruption and tsunami caused extensive damage to the island.
Queues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for Tonga
The aid is from a trust set up for the purpose of disaster relief in the Pacific.
RNZAF Hercules aid flight is due to arrive in Tonga in a few hours
An aid flight from New Zealand is due to touch down in Tonga later this afternoon.
Shocking new photos reveal Tonga's tragedy
Photos from Tonga show thick layers of ash covering the streets, as locals get to work.
Tonga approves arrival of two NZ navy vessels with supplies
HMNZS Wellington and HMNZS Aotearoa expected to arrive in Tonga by Friday.
'Unprecedented disaster': 15m waves, three deaths confirmed in Tonga tsunami
More help is on its way to Tonga, as officials reveal the scale of devastation.
Covered in ash: New images from Air Force flight to Tonga
Peeni Henare confirmed the two reported deaths are a Tongan and British national.
Before and after: Satellite images reveal extent of damage in Tonga
One image includes Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, which has disappeared after the eruption.
Tonga eruption: Water major priority, damage still unknown
Sir Michael Jones: 'We all feel the pain of another family member'.
RNZAF Hercules aid flight to Tonga delayed due to ash on runway
'An air drop option was considered, but was not the preference of the Tongan authorities.'
Significant damage reported along Tonga's west coast
The reconnaissance flight sent to assess damage in Tonga has returned.
Tongans in NZ anxiously await news from home: 'It's painful, you just feel hopeless'
Tongans in New Zealand have been praying for their Pacific Island families.
'Excruciating' wait for family of British aid worker missing in Tonga
Her distraught brother says he doesn't 'think this is going to have a happy ending'.
Tonga eruption and tsunami: Fijian Government warns of acid rain
Nema said strong and unusual currents are expected to continue.
From Italy to Invercargill - why the Tongan explosion was heard around the world
Auckland, Wellington, Invercargill, London?
'Rocks fell like rain': Witness describes escape from eruption fallout
Man said rocks showered around them while they drove to safety.
Tongan Olympian hasn't heard from family since volcanic eruption, tsunami
Tokyo flagbearer's father is governor in Ha'apai - which has been cut off since disaster.
First pics of damage as Tongan residents warned air toxic, water contaminated
Islands face massive clean-up after blast that sent ash, steam and gas 20km into air.
Cyclone blast: 'Very intense system', giant waves set to hit NZ
The cyclone could bring 8m swells, storm force winds and coastal inundation.