Cyclone Yasa intensifies to 200km/h category-4 winds
'Those in Fiji should immediately begin preparing for a major weather event.'
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Two sailors who arrived in Fiji via NZ test positive for Covid
Infected sailors bring Fiji's total coronavirus cases to 11.
Pacific islands and secretive states among last virus-free places
A few places have yet to report even a single case of infection. Here's a closer look.
Netball stars turn models for Tania Dalton Foundation fundraiser
Fashion shoot in support of good cause for Kiwi netball stars.
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Raumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknown
When the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.
First Tonga repatriation flight takes off from New Zealand
There are a reported 7000 Tongans stranded overseas by pandemic border restrictions.
Tongans banned from airport as repatriations begin
Sevwen thousand Tongans understood to have been stranded overseas.
US yachting family quits 'cold' NZ, sails into Pacific navy blockade
Adventure-seeking family wanted to escape NZ winter but sailed into a naval blockade.
Sex attack victim 'thought she would die'
Two Tongan orchard workers have been jailed for the attack in Cromwell last year.
Tongan man admits wrongdoing after delicious bribe fails
Chicken, corned beef and sweet potatoes didn't cut it with the cops.
Covid-19: The countries without cases - still
As the world deals with the pandemic, a few have managed to escape it so far.
Wharves and coastal roads in Tonga need repairing after Cyclone Harold
Cyclone Harold battered wharves and coastal roads in Tonga.
The lucky 19: The nations with no reported coronavirus cases
There are fewer countries reporting no cases as global infections approach one million.
'Heartbreaking' new rules show how tough it is for funeral directors too
A funeral director has revealed just how hard their job is during the Covid 19 lockdown.
Coronavirus in the Pacific: The cases and restrictions
A country-by-country look at the cases and restrictions in the Pacific.
Border closed - who's out, who can still come in + listen live to Newstalk ZB
Unprecedented measure closes Kiwi borders to all tourists. But who is allowed in?
Tongan Rugby League saga: How did we get here?
How Tonga went from causing one of the biggest upsets in history to being expelled.
Tonga's main island spared full strength of Tino
There were no casualties or injuries reported in Tonga as of last night.
Tropical cyclone expected to hit parts of Fiji and Tonga
A tropical cyclone is heading towards Fiji and Tonga and may impact NZ beaches next week.
'Stronger rips, bigger waves': Cyclone could make popular beaches dangerous this weekend
The offshore storms could also bring dangerous conditions for swimmers.
Sarai hitting Fiji's southern islands with winds of 170kmh
The body of a man has been found in a river during Tropical Cyclone Sarai.
Kiwi family hunkers down as Cyclone Sarai lashes Fiji
Seventy evacuation centres activated with 2538 evacuees.
Ready, set, swim: Seven-year-old lines up with ocean swimmers
The King of the Bays ocean swim event is back, and young Kyla's signed up.
Katikati crash victim remembered as a 'beautiful soul'
A Katikati man killed in crash has been remembered as a 'kind, gentle-natured person'.
Wedding joy: Guests in rapture as Tonga defeats the Kangaroos
Wedding guests had their eyes glued to the league international in Eden Park last night.
The school that 'saved' Jonah Lomu and produced 12 ABs
Jonah Lomu's old school Wesley College is NZ's oldest surviving secondary school.
Tongan Prime Minister dies in Auckland
Akilisi Pohiva was a long-time democracy campaigner for the island nation.
Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.
All Black prop's amazing gift to parents
Powerhouse prop Ofa Tuungafasi opens up on family, heartbreak and the black jersey.
Measles outbreak: Warning to fans at Eden Park Pasifika showdown
Rugby fans heading to Eden Park this weekend are being warned about the measles outbreak.
Tongan 'faith healer' Nga Teina could face further charges, court hears
Police may pursue further charges against "faith healer" Nga Teina, 62, of Auckland.
Sailors run into floating island the size of Manhattan
Almost overnight a massive "floating island" appeared near Tonga.
Ardern: Return of Fijian PM to Pacific leaders' forum a 'milestone'
Fijian PM Frank Bainimarama has not been at the Pacific leaders' meeting in 10 years.