A range of measures has been announced today by the Government to help Cantabrians rebuild their homes after the September 4 earthquake.

Two radio-thons held in Tonga over the past week have raised almost $600,000 for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund.

"Deeply appreciative" Tongans are showing their gratitude for NZ support with a big fund raising effort for the Canterbury quake victims.

Until the tsunami no-one in Saleapaga wanted to live on the mountain if they had coastal land.

Paneta Sagale shouted the hardest-ever goodbye as his son, 6, was ripped from his arms.

A NZ-Samoan couple who met helping clean up after the tsunami are marrying today to bring something positive to the anniversary of the tragedy.

Cherelle Jackson attends a memorial service for Tuifeaomalo Annandale, a former Miss Samoa and tireless women's advocate.

The survivors of the Pacific tsunami one year ago are now better prepared should another tsunami hit.

Sewage will flow into the Kaiapoi River for at least another month and it could take a year to rebuild all the area's quake-damaged sewerage systems.

Salamasina Taufua dreads marking the graves of her three children, who died in the tsunami.

Stadium Southland organisers have adopted the slogan "Game on 2012" after having a multi-million dollar insurance claim for their collapsed roof accepted today.

As families and friends prepare for the first anniversary of the tsunami, there is an air of renewed mourning hanging over Samoa.

Unable to run from the tsunami, Lemafa Atia'e, 87, stayed put despite his children pleading with him to come to higher ground.