Mele Yolanda Tu'uheava survived an ordeal that killed her husband, Epalahame.

Police reveal Mangere murder victim was shot at least once in the head.

This year's ASB Polyfest will be the biggest yet, with more than 10,000 students on stage.

A Kiwi aid worker talks about life in Tonga after Gita - and how resilient the people are.

Tongans in NZ are rallying to support people back home following Cyclone Gita.

There's a chance Tonga could face World Cup champions Australia in Auckland.

A state of emergency has been declared as New Zealand aid agencies gear to help.

People in Tonga are preparing as Tropical Cyclone Gita is due to hit tonight

Gita - nearing category 4-5 strength - is due to make a direct hit on the island nation.

The Polynesian kingdom's dengue fever outbreak has 19 confirmed cases.

Talakai Aholelei also disqualified from driving, ordered to pay $36,000 in reparations.

Teachers now have to have better English than doctoral students at NZ universities.

Barristers Kahungunu Barron-Afeaki S.C. and Nalesoni Tupou have dropped the legal bid to halt World Cup final, and instead seek redemption clash against England.

Tongan league supporters have taken to the street to protest and show support.

How Tonga's proud, passionate fans have set alight the Rugby League World Cup.

Police will be keeping a close watch on proceedings during the Tonga-England match.

Fifth Harmony's Dinah Jane Hansen will sing the Tongan national anthem at Mt Smart.

The Pese family, of Glen Innes, are backing Tonga to win the Rugby League World Cup.

Former Tongan rugby captain Isi Fatani captured the poignant images in Tonga.

Members of the Pacific community are working to set up a fan zone for Tongan fans.

Mate Ma'a Tonga have received a rapturous welcome in Christchurch today

Up to 53 people were arrested following Tonga's 28-22 win over the Kiwis yesterday.

South Auckland was in party mode last night after Tonga beat NZ in the RLWC.

Organisers say fan zone will offer family atmosphere for Tongan fans to celebrate freely.

The Auckland Tongan community have raised $400 for the spray paint victim

They were meant to be celebrating but people were struck by poles and brutally attacked.

Security is being bumped up for tomorrow's rugby league match between Samoa and Tonga

Samoan and Tongan rugby league fans are urging the violence to stop.

Hamilton Mayor Andrew King's weekend focus: 'safe and family-friendly fun'

Those arrested were part of a crowd of up to 200 people, police said.