Bubble trouble: Bad weather forces Air NZ flight to Rarotonga to turn back
Unlucky passengers on way back to NZ, eight days after long-closed travel bubble opened.
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Nomuka family in NZ say home in Tonga likely unliveable
The volcano eruption and tsunami caused extensive damage to the island.
Elon Musk responds to National MP's appeal for help on Tonga
SpaceX and Tesla CEO has offered to help Tonga, but says it will be difficult.
'Didn't have the energy to scream': The woman who tried to stop 'Aquaman' getting swept away
Elisiva Taimikovi lost "Aquaman's" hand, then was pummelled by waves. But she's safe.
Queues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for Tonga
The aid is from a trust set up for the purpose of disaster relief in the Pacific.
Tongan port being checked for arrival of supplies
Shipping channels and wharves at the main port assessed before supply drop.
Air Force Hercules lands in Tonga after runway cleared of ash by hand
'There was a mammoth effort by His Majesty's armed forces to clear that runway.'
'Years-long damage': Scientists warn unprecedented environment in Tonga
Volcanic explosion could harm Tonga's environment for years to come.
Shocking new photos reveal Tonga's tragedy
Photos from Tonga show thick layers of ash covering the streets, as locals get to work.
Editorial: Expect Tonga to rebuild
OPINION: Our editorial on the recovery from the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai.
Tonga approves arrival of two NZ navy vessels with supplies
HMNZS Wellington and HMNZS Aotearoa expected to arrive in Tonga by Friday.
Cook Islands to be child-free until March
Fully-vaccinated children will be able to travel to the Cook Islands as early as March 14.
'Unprecedented disaster': 15m waves, three deaths confirmed in Tonga tsunami
More help is on its way to Tonga, as officials reveal the scale of devastation.
Covered in ash: New images from Air Force flight to Tonga
Peeni Henare confirmed the two reported deaths are a Tongan and British national.
Kiwi vanilla beans brand aims to raise $100K to support workers in Tonga
Company aims to raise funds by Friday.
Before and after: Satellite images reveal extent of damage in Tonga
One image includes Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, which has disappeared after the eruption.
RNZAF Hercules aid flight to Tonga delayed due to ash on runway
'An air drop option was considered, but was not the preference of the Tongan authorities.'
Watch: Volcanic ash rains on Tonga after eruption
Footage of ash raining from the skies as Tongans are told to take shelter.
Significant damage reported along Tonga's west coast
The reconnaissance flight sent to assess damage in Tonga has returned.
Tonga eruption and tsunami: Fijian Government warns of acid rain
Nema said strong and unusual currents are expected to continue.
'Getting back critical information': NZ Orion due to arrive in Tonga
Prime Minister says New Zealand is ready to help the people of Tonga.
Sydney woman's holiday goes from tropical to tragic after catching Covid
One woman got more than she bargained for during a long-awaited holiday.
Tongan eruption biggest in 30 years, 'best witnessed from space'
Vulcanologist says Tongan blast the biggest since Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991.
Force of Tongan eruption 'astonishing', more tsunamis possible - vulcanologist
'[The eruption] escalated at very short notice,' says Kiwi scientist.
'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marina
Northland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.
Everything you need to know before booking a Cook Island holiday
Your one-stop shop for understanding the new NZ to Cook Island travel bubble in 2022.
'Rocks fell like rain': Witness describes escape from eruption fallout
Man said rocks showered around them while they drove to safety.
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': 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.
Cook Islands reopens its borders to vaccinated Kiwis
The Cook Islands is well-placed to bounce back to a strong position if it gets tourists.