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Fiji storm 'fiercer than Katrina'
A new group of Fijian islands are in the firing line of Cyclone Tomas' fury this morning.
Thousands flee Fiji cyclone, NZers urged to register
New Zealanders in Fiji are being urged to register with the High Commission in Suva with a category four cyclone set to intensify overnight.
NZ pledges $5.5m in aid for Cook Islands
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced a $5.5 million reconstruction package for Aitutaki following last month's cyclone.
Tsunami: No damage reported on Pacific islands
Blaring tsunami warning sirens woke up Pacific island residents early this morning resulting in mass evacuations, but most warnings have been cancelled with no reported damage.
Tsunami gauges 'stabilising'
Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.
Hawaii: True taste of paradise
Jim Eagles goes nuts over an unusual keepsake while visiting the Hawaiian islands.
Kiwi arrested over disaster-ferry forgery
A former NZ businessman who bought the Princess Ashika ferry for Tonga has been arrested on charges of forgery.
Extensive cyclone damage across Tonga
Tropical Cyclone Rene continued to pound Tonga with powerful winds overnight, causing major damage.
An explosion in the tropics
The tropics have exploded into action with 3 major cyclones in just a week.
Samoa: Dip your toes in for true delight
Swimming with Savaii's green turtles is slimy, but very sweet, says Alannah May Eriksen.
Pacific coastal disaster risk to be assessed
New Zealand scientists will island-hop around the Pacific for the next six months.
NZ scientists to study Pacific danger spots
Geologists from GNS Science will spend the next six months collecting information on buildings and infrastructure in Pacific Island countries.