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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.
US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details
The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.
Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021
What were Kiwis searching for this year?
Tonga volcano grows in size as eruption continues for sixth day
Today's ash clouds have fallen back into the ocean over a 10km radius.
'Constant roaring': Family's terrifying night as hillsides collapse around home
'It sounded like a major earthquake every time the slips went.'
Employee says she risked disciplinary action if she left work because of tornado
Eight workers at the Kentucky candle factory were killed by the tornado.
Thousands in US without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens
At least 64 people have been killed in the state of Kentucky alone.
Photo from tornado-damaged home lands over 200km away
Kentucky's governor warned the state's death toll from the outbreak could top 100.
A slow-burning quake is unfolding beneath Kāpiti
A 'slow' quake is unfolding deep below Kāpiti as giant slab becomes 'unstuck' from plate.
'Deadliest tornado' kills at least 70 in Kentucky
The tornado wreaked havoc for 365km and over 10 counties in Kentucky.
Silent mystery: Can slow-burning quakes cause NZ eruptions?
Mysterious, "slow-slip" quakes may be having a hidden influence on NZ volcanic activity.
Our biggest blows: How did prehistoric 'super-eruptions' transform NZ?
Scientists are reconstructing the 'super-eruption' that made crater filled by Lake Taupō.