World'Rocks fell like rain': Witness describes escape from eruption falloutMan said rocks showered around them while they drove to safety.16 Jan 03:18 AM
WorldFirst pics of damage as Tongan residents warned air toxic, water contaminatedIslands face massive clean-up after blast that sent ash, steam and gas 20km into air.16 Jan 12:08 AM
WorldWild scenes as Bondi Beach evacuated due to tsunami riskAround midnight, one video captured police and SES rushing to the beach.15 Jan 09:34 PM
New ZealandTsunami and cyclone aftermath: Warning in place to stay off beaches until Wednesday in Hawke's BayDouble trouble: Eruption tsunami and cyclone lead to warning in Hawke's Bay.15 Jan 09:11 PM
WorldWhy the volcanic eruption in Tonga was so violent, and what to expect nextThe Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano has erupted regularly over the past few decades.15 Jan 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Pray for us': Tonga hit by large waves after massive underwater volcanic eruptionTongans rush for high land after tsunami warning and surging waves hit mainland.15 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTsunami warning for Tonga as underwater volcano eruptsPeople have been advised to stay out of the water and away from the coast.14 Jan 03:10 AM
TravelCook Islands reopens its borders to vaccinated KiwisThe Cook Islands is well-placed to bounce back to a strong position if it gets tourists.13 Jan 07:59 PM
WorldOne dead as cyclone bears down on FijiA tropical depression is moving to the west of the island nation.09 Jan 05:07 PM
TravelThe real reason Samoa's tourism industry is sufferingSamoa's backbone, the tourism industry is struggling, but there is hope.06 Jan 06:53 PM
TravelTravel inspiration for 2022 in South America and the PacificWhere will you go first when the borders open? Here are some travel-writer approved ideas.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYou've done it Auckland! All 3 DHBs reach 90% jab target, what next?After 10 months, Auckland's DHBs have all reached a historic milestone.15 Dec 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelPacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islandsFlop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.14 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandTropical Cyclone Ruby expected to miss NZ, but will bring more heavy rainTropical Cyclone Ruby is not forecast to hit New Zealand directly, but will bring rain.14 Dec 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: The Aussie minister losing friends and influencing ChinaOPINION: NZ's defence priorities appear almost quaint next to Australia's focus on China.14 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandWeather: Forecasters alert to storm off Solomons, could impact NZ next weekHolidaymakers advised to keep an eye on developments.09 Dec 10:02 PM
PoliticsNZ security threats increasing, major Defence paper saysHighway to the grey zone: Military needs makeover and new mentality, major paper says.08 Dec 05:39 AM
New ZealandCovid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook IslandsThe second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCook Islands' first Covid case: 10yo boy's weak positive testHe arrived on a repatriation flight that landed on Thursday.03 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandLive: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.27 Nov 06:36 PM
New Zealand'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nearsThere were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.26 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelLuxury Travel: Top 10 most expensive hotels in the worldSave your pennies, these places don't come cheap.25 Nov 08:23 PM
New ZealandTalanoa about the future of Pacific languagesPasifika urged to take part in the Leo Moana o Aotearoa Pacific Languages survey.24 Nov 01:03 AM
TravelCruisin' for a bruising: Mega cruise ships banned in Tahiti from 2022Mega cruise ships gear up for a long-awaited season, but they won't be sailing to Tahiti.03 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandMahuta on NZ's Pacific approach and China's growing influenceThe Pacific had become a 'theatre of interest' and required clear focus, she said.03 Nov 01:37 AM
WorldTonga's Covid lockdown begins, schools and shops closedTongatapu is in lockdown for seven days after the kingdom recorded its first Covid case.02 Nov 03:01 AM
TravelLonely Planet reveals 30 countries to visit in 2022Lonely Planet has your 2022 travel wish list covered with their top countries to visit.31 Oct 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrace Savage: Thousands of reasons for climate action urgencyOPINION: Grace Savage outlines the fate for our Pacific Island children if COP26 fails.29 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRawiri Taonui: Māori in a race against timeOPINION: Dr Rawiri Taonui contemplates the situation for Māori in the outbreak.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi sailors stuck overseas find way to enter NZ by bypassing MIQ"I thought, 'sod this, there's got to be another way to get home to your own country'."26 Oct 03:19 AM
New Zealand'We are the canary in the coal mine' - Pacific plea for NZ action on climate changeAmid talk of NZ becoming a lifeboat, Pacific leaders have simple plea: climate action now.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's real': Auckland councillor's heartache after aunt dies of CovidAlf Filipaina's uncle is still fighting for his life in ICU.23 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Man on Auckland flight to Samoa escapes quarantine, found at local bankMan's absence was picked up during the morning count at 6am.20 Oct 08:37 PM
