New Zealand'He always put everybody before himself'The 11-year-old boy who died in the Christmas Eve bus crash was "quiet, kind and smiley" his sister says.26 Dec 03:22 AM
New ZealandFatal bus crash investigation continuingState Highway 2 between Gisborne and Wairoa will be closed at some point over the next two days to investigate at fatal bus crash.25 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandVictim's husband: 'No words can explain it'Her smile always made him happy, says the widower of Gisborne bus crash victim.25 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandGisborne bus crash victims namedThe two people killed in the Christmas Eve bus crash near Gisborne last night have been named, as the driver of the bus says the brakes failed.25 Dec 02:47 AM
New ZealandMissing dad & son found waving T-shirtsA man and his son missing at sea off Tonga since Saturday have been found safe by the NZ Defence Force.13 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandKaipara tragedy victims buried todayTwo men who died in the Kaipara Harbour tragedy will today be buried by their families.02 Dec 09:18 PM
New ZealandHundreds of criminals deported homeMore than 400 people have been deported for a criminal offence in the last five years - the majority from Samoa, China and Tonga.23 Oct 11:39 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight to Tonga turned backA flight from Auckland to Tonga was forced to turn back because of an issue with runway lighting in the island nation.19 Oct 12:01 AM
TravelTonga: Recharge in a fairy tale falePre-visit research shows me the name Nuku'alofa means "abode of love" and Tonga's main island, Tongatapu, means "Sacred South".13 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleTongan flag-bearer modelling in NZ showTonga's internet-breaking Olympic flag-bearer is ready to tread the catwalk tonight as part of the inaugural Pacific Fusion Fashion Show.03 Sep 01:45 AM
TravelTongan flag bearer causes surge in coconut oil interestTonga's well-oiled Olympic flag-bearer may have single-handedly triggered a tourist boom for the Pacific island.18 Aug 06:43 AM
OlympicsTongan flagbearer bares truthThe oiled Tongan flagbearer has bared all about being a professional athlete.17 Aug 11:08 AM
OlympicsUS hosts go ga-ga over Tongan hunk'Very oily!' Today hosts lose the plot as they rub coconut oil over Tonga's shirtless flag-bearer, Pita Taufatofua.09 Aug 01:11 PM
New ZealandTongan PM visit: Pohiva lays wreathThe Tongan Prime Minister has laid a wreath at Auckland War Memorial Museum this afternoon.28 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandTongan PM in first official NZ visitTongan Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva arrives in Auckland tomorrow [WEDNESDAY] for his first official visit as Prime Minister.26 Jul 06:45 AM
TravelTonga's heavenly HeilalaA tranquil lodge on a beach with spectacular sunsets makes for the perfect island getaway, writes Sue Baxalle.19 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandTrainee Air Force crew get valuable experienceA trainee Air Force crew joined a search for a missing boat in the Pacific earlier this week, but failed to find it.01 Jul 03:41 AM
TravelTonga: Life is lighter and brighterI was absent mindedly washing my hands in the tiny toilet at the rear of the plane. Twenty minutes from landing.21 Feb 06:00 PM
TravelTonga: Kingdom of kayaksIt's an exhilarating feeling to launch a sea kayak from the beach and set out to explore a cluster of islands shimmering like a mirage under the tropical sun.25 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTonga escapes cyclone's worstTonga appears to have escaped casualties or major damage to infrastructure after being lashed by Cyclone Ula yesterday.02 Jan 07:33 PM
TravelTonga: Bed and board in the tropicsFlat seas threaten to ruin his surfing trip, but James Russell avoids breaking point thanks to some awe-inspiring oceanic phenomena.14 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandTongan royalty requests Kiwi musiciansTongan royalty has called upon a group of Kiwi musicians to perform at the King's coronation next week.03 Jul 03:25 AM
OpinionPeter Calder: Kava club fosters Tongan rootsThe only palangi in the room, I had been invited by Tongan community leader Melino Maka, who was keen to speak about the place of kava in the culture here, writes Peter Calder.26 May 05:00 PM
TravelTonga: Cook got it rightAs the explorer noted, the islands of Tonga are truly the 'Friendly Isles'. Jane Jeffries is captivated on her visit.14 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelTonga: In gentle giants' domainWhale watching in Tonga goes extreme when Jane Jeffries hops in with the cetaceans.06 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandTapa cloth at heart of doctorate in artA Kiwi student has come up with an innovative way to show off her artistic photography - by using traditional Pacific tapa cloth.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ breached our trust - Tongan PMLeaders of Pacific nations are beginning to speak out about claims New Zealand has been keeping too close an eye on their people and one prime minister has called the move a breach of trust.05 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelTonga: Pacific heartTonga is a kingdom blessed with many warm-hearted people, finds Paul Rush.03 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFurther eruptions disrupt more flightsFurther volcanic eruptions have disrupted more flights to and from Tonga this evening.15 Jan 06:41 AM
New ZealandDramatic new photo of volcanic eruptionA dramatic new image has emerged of the volcanic eruption which has disrupted air travel to and from Tonga.14 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandEruption in Tonga strands hundredsHundreds of travellers and holidaymakers have been left stranded after flights to and from Tonga were cancelled yesterday because of a huge volcanic ash cloud.13 Jan 04:00 PM
