OpinionBeautiful cyclones bring living hellWeather analyst Philip Duncan explains the power of tropical storms.17 Mar 07:15 AM
New ZealandToddler murder trial called off after four weeksA woman's trial for murdering a three-year-old boy in her care was abandoned today after four weeks because a key medical witness was too ill to give evidence.17 Mar 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Few' deaths, 18,000 evacuated as Tomas smashes FijiOver 18,000 Fijians are in evacuation centres as Cyclone Tomas continues to slam its islands with rain and high winds. Officials say there have been more deaths.16 Mar 06:49 AM
New ZealandFiji's military govt threatens crackdown over curfewA state of disaster has been declared in cyclone-ravaged Fiji by its prime minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama.16 Mar 02:41 AM
WorldFiji storm 'fiercer than Katrina'A new group of Fijian islands are in the firing line of Cyclone Tomas' fury this morning.15 Mar 07:35 PM
WorldThousands flee Fiji cyclone, NZers urged to registerNew Zealanders in Fiji are being urged to register with the High Commission in Suva with a category four cyclone set to intensify overnight.15 Mar 05:47 AM
New ZealandNZ 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.13 Mar 02:21 AM
TravelPapua New Guinea: Winging it in the wilds of AlotauThe real Bat Cave is not in Gotham City, but Papua New Guinea.07 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldTsunami: No damage reported on Pacific islandsBlaring 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.28 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandTsunami gauges 'stabilising'Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.27 Feb 09:01 PM
TravelHawaii: True taste of paradiseJim Eagles goes nuts over an unusual keepsake while visiting the Hawaiian islands.25 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandThere is no harm in being clean and greenI was watching a fascinating documentary the other day about Easter Island.23 Feb 07:48 PM
New ZealandKiwi arrested over disaster-ferry forgeryA former NZ businessman who bought the Princess Ashika ferry for Tonga has been arrested on charges of forgery.22 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldExtensive cyclone damage across TongaTropical Cyclone Rene continued to pound Tonga with powerful winds overnight, causing major damage.15 Feb 06:40 PM
New ZealandAn explosion in the tropicsThe tropics have exploded into action with 3 major cyclones in just a week.14 Feb 10:54 PM
TravelSamoa: Dip your toes in for true delightSwimming with Savaii's green turtles is slimy, but very sweet, says Alannah May Eriksen.12 Feb 03:00 PM
