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.

The King of Tonga is selling his Epsom mansion - but rubber-neckers are not welcome.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is the latest MP to admit having criminal convictions.

Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney doesn't believe they made made a mistake by naming Manly's Tony Williams in their original squad.

The tsunami that struck Tonga and Samoa last year was the result of a rare geological event.

Sam Morgan has invested $700,000 in a Pacific Island-based microfinance company.

The rugby star accused of modern day slavery in France says the claims made against him are fabricated.

Tsunami-wrecked houses in Samoa are being rebuilt on higher ground - but without protection against cyclones or earthquakes, engineers say.

Attorney-General John Caughi has accused the Tongan govt of trying to curb an independent judiciary and attempting to interfere with the Princess Ashika inquiry.