'Rocks fell like rain': Witness describes escape from eruption fallout
Man said rocks showered around them while they drove to safety.
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Family fear for fellow residents of tiny Tongan island of Nomuka
A family are anxiously awaiting news from fellow residents of Nomuka Island.
Tongan Olympian hasn't heard from family since volcanic eruption, tsunami
Tokyo flagbearer's father is governor in Ha'apai - which has been cut off since disaster.
First pics of damage as Tongan residents warned air toxic, water contaminated
Islands face massive clean-up after blast that sent ash, steam and gas 20km into air.
Wild scenes as Bondi Beach evacuated due to tsunami risk
Around midnight, one video captured police and SES rushing to the beach.
Tsunami and cyclone aftermath: Warning in place to stay off beaches until Wednesday in Hawke's Bay
Double trouble: Eruption tsunami and cyclone lead to warning in Hawke's Bay.
Why the volcanic eruption in Tonga was so violent, and what to expect next
The Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano has erupted regularly over the past few decades.
'Pray for us' - tsunami waves hit Tonga; Kiwis urged to stay off beaches
Waves swept through the streets and volcanic ash rained down on Nuku'alofa.
'Pray for us': Tonga hit by large waves after massive underwater volcanic eruption
Tongans rush for high land after tsunami warning and surging waves hit mainland.
Tsunami warning for Tonga as underwater volcano erupts
People have been advised to stay out of the water and away from the coast.
Tonga volcano grows in size as eruption continues for sixth day
Today's ash clouds have fallen back into the ocean over a 10km radius.
Tonga volcano: Flight cancelled because of ash cloud, acid rain falls from skies
The "huge" eruption had smothered the whole of Tonga by Monday afternoon.
Omicron on collision course with summer: The holiday pandemic risks
Pacific, Asian travel bubbles were considered in winter - but staffing was stretched.
Pacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islands
Flop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.
He died fused to his chair: Neglectful wife jailed for more than five years
Malia Li was convicted by a jury five months ago of causing her husband's death.
Tonga's Covid lockdown begins, schools and shops closed
Tongatapu is in lockdown for seven days after the kingdom recorded its first Covid case.
Tonga's main island going into lockdown
Tongatapu, where most of the population live, will go into lockdown from midnight.
Two Auckland colleges closed by Covid cases
A record daily number of cases on Saturday was followed by 143 cases on Sunday.
Covid-19 Tonga: Patient moved to facility outside of capital
Tonga's first positive Covid-19 case has been moved to a quarantine facility.
Record 160 new community Covid cases, 95 unlinked
As at 10am, 65 of today's cases are linked and 95 remain under investigation.
Live: New Northland Covid cases; Tonga confirms first case after flight from Chch
Person tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving on a flight from Christchurch.
Fifteen charged in Tonga cocaine investigation
Fifteen arrested in Tonga after cocaine washed up on beach in Vava'u.
Bum bags and lab coats: Best (and worst) of Olympics opening ceremony fashion
The definitive ranking of the 24 best and worst Olympic opening ceremony outfits.
'Olympic icon': Tonga's flag-bearer steals the show, once again
It is the third Olympic opening ceremony appearance for the hulking Pita Taufatofua.
Sasha Borissenko: Will immigration law reform follow dawn raids apology?
Will there be the follow-up and immigration reform that the Pasifika community deserves?
Editorial: Shhh - there's an All Blacks test
Editorial: Plenty to interest rugby fans in today match, never mind the result.
Christopher Reive: The biggest surprise in the All Blacks team to face Tonga
Opinion: Five current All Blacks are of Tongan heritage. Only two will play at Mt Smart.
Meet the bolters: All you need to know about the four new All Blacks
The first All Blacks squad of the year includes four new names.
Blenheim stabbing: Two men accused of murder due in court as family mourn
Man allegedly murdered in Blenheim during violent fracas after bar closing is identified.
Manslaughter trial: Dying man 'soaked' with urine, room had stench
Tongan pastor tells court Lanitola Epenisa 'knew we were there' but did not speak.
The Pacific rugby dream: Inside Super Rugby's plans to add two new teams
Raw passion and emotion emanated through many of NZ rugby's greatest Pasifika leaders.
How three New Zealand-Tongan businesses have fared against Covid
Three New Zealand-Tongan businesses have risen to the challenges of Covid.
Consultant with royal ties wanted for arrest in SFO probe
The man is accused by the SFO of conspiring with a prominent business leader.
Cylone Yasa: Two killed in Fiji as Tonga braces for onslaught
Cyclone Yasa ripped through parts of Fiji, bringing down trees and flattening homes.